Buxton is undoubtedly the figurehead of the Minnesota Twins franchise and has plenty of appeal as a power threat with good defensive skills and the best speed in the Big Leagues. A veteran with strong leadership qualities, he was seemingly seen as a good fit within the Dodgers clubhouse.
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All Buxton to LA rumors have seemingly disappeared with one report from Ken Rosenthal. The veteran reporter revealed that the Twins have no plans to trade Buxton despite selling most of their team last year. The apparent aim is to redesign and rebuild the building, with Buxton at the center of the project.
Buxton had a no-trade clause, and there was no guarantee he would accept a trade to the West Coast given his love for Minnesota and the fact that he is from the state of Georgia.
On paper, the deal made sense – although the hunt for outside reinforcements will now continue, whether via trade or free agency.
Cleveland Guardians OF Steven Kwan, St. Louis Cardinals OF Lars Nootbaar and Boston Red Sox outfielders Wilyer Abreu and Jarren Duran have all been linked to the team during the offseason.
Time and time again, the Dodgers make moves that no one really sees coming – Alex Call being one at last year’s trade deadline.
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It will be interesting to see where the Dodgers plan to go given the lack of free agent options at the position. It would be somewhat interesting if the team opts for some sort of platoon with Dalton Rushing and Ryan Ward in left field.
More than likely, the team would prefer Teoscar Hernandez move to left field with the goal of using a plus defenseman for one of the other two outfield spots. From there, that will determine where Andy Pages will play given his versatility and arm strength.
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