Alek Thomas has been traded to the Dodgers.
Dodgers Bolster Roster
The Dodgers seem intent on acquiring as much talent as possible. Some observers believe the team’s depth could fill out another MLB team.
The team is releasing Michael Siani. Thomas is considered a slight upgrade over Siani, who is also a glove-first lefty centre fielder. The Dodgers are spending $1.4m to upgrade their third-string CF.
Questions of Roster Space and Playing Time
The acquisition of Thomas raises questions about available at-bats. The Dodgers already have several good players on the bench.
One observer suggested it might be better to avoid signing with the Dodgers. They claim half their players end up on the 60-day IL within a week.
Debate over Dodgers’ Spending
The Dodgers’ ability to spend is a topic of discussion. Their vast revenues enable them to spend beyond payroll, including on roster depth.
They have invested heavily in the front office, player development, talent acquisition, scouting, and marketing. The team can easily afford to bring in senior consultants.
Some argue that the advantage lies in these soft costs. Credit is given to the organisation for its commitment.
Division Rivalry and Unusual Trades
Division rival trades in May are considered unusual. One person stated: “division rival trades in May are unusual”.
One observer commented that the Dodgers “ruining baseball” narrative is overdone, but there is some truth to it. Another stated that the rich get richer, and that’s the law of the land. Another person stated: “That’s always been the law of the land.”