More Trade Winds Blowing

Buster Olney is reporting the Dodgers are aggressively showcasing Andy LaRoche (big brother Adam is KILLING it on my fantasy team at the moment) in a trade and I can only assume they’d try to package him with another player, ideally for an impact bat but again with Colletti’s spotty record he will probably end up targeting a Huston Street or a Jack Wilson and we’ll finish in the exact same spot we would have without them, only at the expense of our farm system.

If LaRoche is sent packing I’m assuming the plan is to play Nomar at third, at least until the next injury sets in and spell him with DeWitt as needed. The Dodgers were in the hunt for Adrian Beltre until they realized that his no-trade contract blocks him from returning to LA. Whoops. Here’s a look at who’s currently in their system at the hot corner:

Blake DeWitt: Still in the discussion here and looks to have the potential of a good glove, no pop third baseman in the Bill Mueller mold.

Terry Tiffe: Currently in AAA and almost 30 years old, looks to be an organizational guy that will probably never get a shot at the Ravine.

Shane Justis: Has gotten the majority of the looks at AA, in 81 games he boasts a respectable .360 OBP but only 1 HR. Pass.

Joshua Bell: We have to look to A ball for our first real contender in the form of J Bell, in only 51 games he’s managed 6 HRs, 21 RBI and a solid .373 OBP. He’s at least a few years away but at least he’s someone to keep an eye on.

And there you have it. We could use some options, no? Having missed out on A-Rod, Miggy Cabrera and even Troy Glaus in the offseason the pickings are a bit slimmer if they look outside the organization for help. I wouldn’t be surprised to see them make a run at a Hank Blalock type of player either. I know, I know, not very appealing.