Memorably dubbed "The Wild Horse" by legendary Dodgers announcer Vin Scully, Yasiel Puig spent six unforgettable seasons in Los Angeles. Puig was shipped along with outfielder Matt Kemp, starting pitcher Alex Wood and catcher Kyle Farmer to Cincinnati in exchange for pitcher Homer Bailey and two prospects on Friday afternon, arguably the biggest blockbuster of the offseason thus far. The departure of Puig, who will be a free agent after the 2019 season, opens up rightfield for the Dodgers, a position many believe will be occupied by free agent Bryce Harper next season.
Thrilling to some, irritating to others, the Cuban defector was either one of your favorite players or one of your most hated when he played in blue.