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Dodgers: Time to use the Raisel Iglesias Model on Yadier Alvarez

This surplus of starting pitching could very well afford the front office an opportunity to attempt a maneuver on a top prospect that was recently very well executed by the Reds. This copy-cat strategy I am suggesting comes after finding a striking resemblance between these two pitchers.

Four years ago, the Cincinnati Reds signed 23-year-old, Cuban pitcher, Raisel Iglesias. He was known for his high-velocity fastball, heavy sinker, and two decent secondary pitches. He was regarded as a starter and remained that way through his rookie season in the majors. But, after a lackluster inaugural season as a starter, the Reds moved Iglesias to the bullpen where things have turned around in epic fashion.