Fansided · Mar 18, 2016
Dodgers 2016 Season Previews: Austin Barnes
Austin Barnes is such a fascinating player that could be a vital part of the Dodgers’ long-term plans.
Austin Barnes has been tearing it up in Spring Training, but unfortunately a few bad contracts will probably keep him in the minors to start the season.
2015 Recap
Barnes was a key part of the Dee Gordon trade last offseason, as the part of the trade that reportedly stung the Marlins the most was losing the AAA catcher. Not the top pitching prospect Andrew Heaney, not the super-utility man Enrique Hernandez. Barnes was their 15th ranked prospect following the 2014 season, but his profile was very safe and the Marlins probably would have preferred to not move him.