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Originally Posted by PhillieFever
In order for the Dodgers to compete,they're going to have to improve their starting rotation,get rid of Manny,and strengthen their infield.Blake and Furcal were automatic outs.
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The Dodgers definitely need a #1 pitcher. Lackey is a free agent, but I'm kinda iffy on him. Halladay would be awesome, but who would the Jays want? Although he hit a wall in game 1 of the NLCS, Kershaw keeps getting better and better. Wolf was solid for us and I wouldn't mind bringing him back as a #4 or 5 guy. An ace would go great with Kershaw/Billingsley/Wolf/Kuroda supporting.
Manny has control over 2010 and given his suspension and struggles afterward, he isn't going anywhere.
Blake was solid all season, but he got hurt mid-September and never looked comfortable at the plate the rest of the year. However, he's only getting older.
I don't know what the deal is with Furcal. Every time he starts getting hot (see NLDS) he thinks he's McGwire and swings for the fences and hits .110. We definitely could use a better shortstop offensively, but when Furcal and O-Dog were up the middle it was an amazing defensive combination.
It's easy to say to upgrade parts, but there aren't many better parts available. Also, I'm positive Frank and Jaime's messy divorce is going to cripple the team in some way. If Ethier gets traded, I stop following the Dodgers.
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