With the MLB trade deadline quickly approaching, the rumor mill is buzzing with potential moves the Southern California team can pull off as they look to move past San Francisco in the battle for an NL West title and a shot at winning a championship.
While the outfield has been getting most of the attention and not in a good way, the latest reports have the front office looking at Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria, a player with plenty of big game experience and the type of bat that can boost a lineup immediately.
The 30-year-old is having another solid season, despite a lack of support around him in the Rays lineup. With a .289 average and 21 home runs, the veteran is one of the best power hitters in the game and a move to a team competing for a spot in the playoffs could enhance those numbers over the last half of the season.
Several teams have been linked with the former Long Beach State star, but a return home could be great for his career and hopefully help the LA Dodgers reach their full potential, despite their struggles at the plate this season.
With All Star pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the DL, reports have also surfaced on potential trades to land another starter. Another Rays player, Chris Archer, has been rumored on the move in the coming days and isportsweb has the 27-year-old as a likely target.
Despite having the most expensive payroll in the MLB, depth is always an issue with teams and its no different for the LA Dodgers, but with the resources to take on a big contract, look for this franchise to become buyers and make at least one deal before the August 1 deadline.
