The Dodgers chose not to panic at the trade deadline, maintaining their existing roster that is favored to win another championship. Key players are expected to rebound from slumps and injuries. There is a belief that more aggressive moves at the deadline could have been beneficial, especially given the high payroll investment. James Outman's efforts against the Reds illustrate the challenges he faces within the Dodgers. Additionally, the success rate of top minor league prospects reaching the majors is low, reinforcing the value of acquiring proven talent.
The self-confident, stay-as-they-are Dodgers did right by not panicking at the trade deadline and keeping the roster pretty much intact. This is still the same group of guys picked by most baseball experts to win a second straight championship.
Though I don't agree with his breathless, sky-is-falling sense of urgency, I do think Bill Plaschke is right that the Dodgers should have been more aggressive at the trade deadline.
On Wednesday against the Reds, James Outman attempted to do his best Denzel Clarke-Cedric Mullins imitation by attempting to rob a homer. Unfortunately this last great effort typified Outman's career with the Dodgers.
A few hours before baseball's trade deadline Thursday, MLB Network dived into how well top minor league prospects across baseball have succeeded in the major leagues over the years, and it's a pretty dismal percentage.
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