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Understanding Dodgers’ Philosophy Behind Trading Yasiel Puig & Signing A.J. Pollock

Confusion? Anger? Disappointment? There were a slew of reactions when the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the signing of A.J. Pollock to a five-year contract that can reach $60 million in value.

Regardless of how the Pollock signing was described, the sense was all the same This wasn’t ideal.

Whether it was the “this guy is worse than Yasiel Puig” camp or the “he’s always injured” camp, the outrage was palpable. In fact, yours truly even explained why if Bryce Harper wasn’t an option, then the Dodgers should avoid signing an outfielder altogether (whoops).