While the Los Angeles Dodgers have made a living with headline-grabbing moves for stars in the offseason, the trade deadline is a different story. Not only does Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman abhor overpaying at the trade deadline, but the market this year just doesn't really have the impact players one would want for that strategy anyway. However, that did not stop some Dodgers fans from dreaming about a Byron Buxton trade.
And what a year it was to dream with how Buxton was performing. When he is right, Buxton is as toolsy and impactful as any player in baseball with a blend of power, speed, and just pure athleticism that is rarely seen even in the big leagues.