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Dodgers: Bold Off-Season Predictions

By Hector Ponce

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 22: Andrew Friedman, President of Baseball Operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers, walks on the field before the game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on May 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 22: Andrew Friedman, President of Baseball Operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers, walks on the field before the game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on May 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 08: Manny Machado #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a three run homerun during the seventh inning of Game Four of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on October 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Dodgers resign Manny Machado

Yes, I am well aware that Corey Seager is returning. Either way signing a talent like Machado would make any team better. His antics have been blown a bit out of proportion. A star like Manny changes the team for the better.

It all kind of makes sense if you really think about it. Corey Seager is fresh off of Tommy John surgery. Making throws from short is not easy even though Machado makes it look easy. Seager may be better suited easing his way in and starting at second base.

This could also be a long term solution to a different problem. Justin Turner is entering his age 34 season and has 2 years remaining on his deal. So if Seager’s arm is fine, either he or Machado could move to third base, and just like that you have 2 of the best players in baseball on the left side of your infield for the next 5-7 years.

Machado seemed to enjoy his brief tenure in blue. It was his first taste of a deep playoff run. The Dodgers saved him from a dumpster fire out in Baltimore. He looked like he thrived in the role of being the “bad guy”.

With reports of teams being out of the running for Machado due to his comments earlier in 2018. This should drive his price down and make even more sense for te Dodgers to add him on somewhat of a discount, even though his asking price will still be monstrous

Machado is a special talent. His antics are nowhere near as bad as people say they are. Any fan that wants to win should be happy if they had one of the best players in baseball on their team. Manny Machado makes this team better, now and in the future. Signing him would be beneficial for any and every team.

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