"Dodgers people like to say that Andrew Friedman's preferred method of operation is "hanging around the backboard." If a player's price in trade or free agency drops, the Dodgers' president of baseball operations will attempt to grab him on the rebound and dunk on the industry yet again. Historically speaking, Friedman tends to wait out the market to see if a player's price falls or situation changes."
"Another surprise signing could come to fruition if Tucker, Bellinger and/or Bichette remain unsigned heading into February. At that point, either player may feel compelled to settle for a short-term contract and test free agency again in the near future. The Dodgers could also work out a deal for one of the aforementioned trade candidates if a team gets desperate and lowers their asking price."
"After their surprising signing of Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract, many around baseball believe the Los Angeles Dodgers could make another splash before pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training in February. The club has been linked to several top free agents who remain on the board a week into the new year, including Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger and Bo Bichette."
The Los Angeles Dodgers strengthened their bullpen by signing Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract. The team remains linked to top free agents Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger and Bo Bichette, and has been mentioned as a potential landing spot for trade candidates Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta and Brendan Donovan. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman prefers to let markets play out and then acquire players whose prices drop. Past examples include Freddie Freeman in 2022 and the recent Díaz signing. If elite free agents remain unsigned into February, they may accept short-term deals, or the Dodgers could capitalize if asking prices fall.
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