Los Angeles Dodgers: Why David Price would be a good addition

3. If that is the price of adding Mookie Betts, you do it every time

Mookie Betts is a generational superstar. He was the 2018 American League MVP, out-hitting Mike Trout to win the award, and even in a down season last year nearly hit .300 with 30 home runs. Not to mention that he is one of the best defensive players in MLB, which would create the best defensive outfield in baseball alongside Cody Bellinger.

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The concerns with Betts are that his contract is only for one year and he might not even want to extend with LA. However, if the Dodgers offer him a short-term, high AAV contract (four years, $160 million), then it is hard to see him turning it down.

That would allow Betts to get paid from 2021-2024 while also allowing him to hit free agency at 32. Teams are still going to be willing to sign him to a six-year deal worth $180-200 million, so this would maximize his earnings.

Regardless, if the only way the Red Sox are going to be open to trading Betts is by also moving Price then the Dodgers should still do it every single time. Should they find a third team to take on some of the salaries in return for prospects? Sure. Should they try to dump A.J. Pollock? That would help.

If the Red Sox want less of a prospect return for Betts and simply want to free up money then the Dodgers should not even think twice about doing this deal.

Price’s contract is not long-term and the team has money freeing up from Justin Turner, Kenley Jansen over the next two winters. With a core that is young and isn’t due any big-time money anytime soon, the Dodgers can afford to be risky with the finances.