Margot and Glasnow – New Dodgers

Not all trades work out. Specifically, I am talking about Ryan Pepiot and Jonny LeDuca for Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot. It’s easy for a fan to look at a glass half full or a glass half empty. I prefer to think that there is no glass. Every trade is “Risk vs. Reward.” In the instant case, the Dodgers traded Ryan Pepiot (a prospect), who at best was a #3 starter, but most likely a #4 starter, and Jonny DeLuca, who was a low-ranking #4 or #5 outfielder for Tyler Glasnow, an oft-injured pitcher who has some of the most filthy stuff on the planet and a journeyman centerfielder who is very good against LHP and plays a very good CF.

The Dodgers are obligated to pay both players something less…