Dodgers packing MLB's Top-100 prospects list is nightmare for rest of league at trade deadline

Now that former No. 1 overall prospect Konnor Griffin has graduated, MLB Pipeline has updated their top-100 list. In the resulting aftermath, one thing has become clear (if it wasn't before): the Los Angeles Dodgers' system is loaded. As we start looking towards the trade deadline, that only means one thing: the world is Andrew Friedman's oyster.

The Dodgers have a whopping seven youngsters among the top 100, including four in the top 50. Of those top four, all are outfielders, guaranteeing that there will be a thinning of the herd. That doesn't even include James Tibbs III, who got off to such a hot start it had folks dreaming about how he could fit into Los Angeles's lineup today.

Now, this isn't necessarily surprising. The Dodgers' system was ranked No. 2 overall back in March, so we know that it's highly regarded even if it has seemed over the last several years that the optimistic opinions are nothing more than pure propaganda.

There is no doubt that Andrew Friedman and the Dodgers will own the trade deadline if they want to

This is setting the Dodgers up to make whatever moves they want when the time comes. Right now, the bullpen might be the biggest area of opportunity, especially without Edwin Díaz, though the concerns aren't as dire as they were last year. But this also means that should injuries strike, the LA will have enough capital to go out and get whatever the club needs to plug holes.

It also means that Los Angeles can splurge and treat itself to whatever luxury items it wants. Could that mean Tarik Skubal, whose return might be faster than originally expected? Could that be Yordan Alvarez if the Houston Astros decide to sell? Perhaps it's another disgruntled star who isn't on anyone's radar yet.

Andrew Friedman will be comfortably able to outbid all comers for any player who strikes his fancy without any sort of worry. That opens up a ton of doors, whether or not the lead executive chooses to pursue them.

Inside the division, the Dodgers can comfortably outbid all comers, especially the San Diego Padres, whose system ranks dead last. Across the National League, there's no team with both the prospect capital and financial might that can usurp the Dodgers if they decide they really want a player. The same goes for the American League contenders.

So, Friedman will be able to do whatever he wants. He'll be the envy of the league. If he wants a particular player, he has the firepower to ensure that he isn't denied. Knowing the Dodgers' system, whoever he does give up likely won't amount to much of anything, either. Essentially, Los Angeles can't lose.

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