"Andrew Friedman and the Los Angeles Dodgers front office have proven themselves to be resourceful, flexible, shrewd, and highly effective. Friedman leads the charge in aiming to improve the roster year after year. There are many different ways to achieve this goal, and Friedman's group has mastered essentially every single one in some shape or form. This year's group of free agents isn't overly strong whether it be high-end talent or depth."
"However, when it involves getting an impact outfield bat, the trade market waters seems like a far surer bet to wade into for the Dodgers. The farm system is one of the best in baseball. Cultivating talent and acquiring it in other trades is exactly what Friedman sets out to do. It's far easier and conventional to trade for talent rather than overpaying for free agents that may not be the ideal fit."
Andrew Friedman and the Los Angeles Dodgers front office are resourceful, flexible, shrewd, and highly effective. Friedman consistently aims to improve the roster each year through multiple methods. This free-agent class lacks abundant high-end talent and depth, while relievers represent the strongest subgroup and will likely be targeted. The trade market offers a more reliable path to an impact outfield bat than free agency. The Dodgers possess one of baseball's top farm systems, enabling the club to cultivate talent and use prospects in trades rather than overpaying for imperfect free-agent fits. Zyhir Hope emerges as the biggest prospect on this list.
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