Rumors involving the Dodgers and free agent players have been scarce this offseason. Save for the occasional “insider” dropping unsubstantiated reports on the hot stove (or even the ludicrous proclamation that Nolan Arenado will be a Dodger by Christmas), Andrew Friedman has played this winter close to the vest.
For example, it came as a surprise when the Dodgers were the source for the news that the club and Blake Treinen agreed to a two-year pact. Moreover, a flurry of minor league signings was also announced by the team before reporters.