http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/10/dodgers-open-to-trading-ethier.html
he Dodgers made headlines this season when they signed Andre Ethier to a
five-year, $85MM extension. ESPN's Buster Olney reports that now, just months
later, the team is open to the concept of trading their slugging right
fielder (Twitter link).
Trading a player recently signed to such a large contract would be virtually
unprecedented, though it would make previous reports that the team could
retain Shane Victorino more logical.
The 30-year-old Ethier hit .284/.351/.460 with 20 home runs in 2012. Despite
that production, there would be many deterrents for teams that show interest.
Ethier struggled mightily against left-handed pitching, triple-slashing just
.222/.276/.330 against southpaws. He'll be 31 years old on April 10 next
season, and he will be 35 years of age when his $85MM extension expires.
Beyond that, defensive metrics such as UZR and the Fielding Bible have never
been fans of his glovework (though he has one Gold Glove under his belt).
However, most believe that Ethier would have fetched a larger payday had he
become a free agent this offseason rather than signing his extension. Teams
that would have had interest in the longtime Dodger could look at this as an
opportunity to get Ethier into their lineup while saving some money. He would
also present an alternative for teams that miss out on Josh Hamilton in free
agency.
道奇季中才刚续签Ethier 5Y 85M,现在只要有合理的包裹不排除拿出来卖...
如果交易成功的话,续签Shane Victorino或是瞄准Hammy?