Jose Tabata began 2015 with the Pirates, but ended up in the Dodgers' organization. Even though he didn't play in the big leagues for Los Angeles in 2015, Tabata could end up paying dividends going forward.
What went right
The Dodgers acquired Tabata from the Pirates on July 31 for Michael Morse, essentially converting the $8 million Morse was due in 2016 into the outfielder, sending cash to Pittsburgh to offset the difference in salaries.
Tabata hit .327/.375/.519 with two home runs, four doubles and three strikeouts in his first 18 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City.