Dodgers trades more a reallocation of resources already committed

General manager Farhan Zaidi and the Dodgers front office were creative in their dealings this week, and added flexibility in their three trades. - Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsLOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers flexed their financial muscles as a way to help facilitate their three-team, 13-player trade with the Braves and Marlins, plus an offshoot side deal with a fourth team, the Pirates.

The Associated Press estimates the Dodgers' payroll climbed to roughly $297 million with the big trade. One of these days I will get to updating our payroll worksheet, but for now I just want to break down how much was added in these deals.

Thanks as always to the invaluable Cot's Baseball Contracts for help with…