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Should the Dodgers Trade Yasiel Puig?

The date is June 3rd, 2013, the Dodgers are hosting the San Diego Padres. Los Angeles is amidst a disappointing 2013 campaign in which they are 24-32, good enough for last place. Young Cuban talent Yasiel Puig made his debut, where he went 2-4, ending the game on a laser throw to first base. The very next day, Puig homered twice, driving in five runs to lead Los Angeles to a come from behind victory. Puig continued to bat .436 with seven homers and 16 runs batted in. As Vin Scully stated: “Havana, Cuba has arrived!