Earlier in January, the Dodgers re-acquired old friend Miguel Rojas in a one-for-one swap with the Miami Marlins. In the deal, LA sent infield prospect Jacob Amaya to the fish, which raised some concern for fans.
MLB insider Jim Bowden will make that part of the Dodger fan base feel even more concerned following a recent column at The Athletic.
Bowden believes the Marlins won the trade, giving GM Kim Ng and company an A grade for the deal.
Trade Grades: Marlins — A-minus; Dodgers — C
At its base, the trade was a 24-year-old shortstop with a plus-plus glove and six years of team control for a 33-year-old (soon to be 34) shortstop coming off a down year and with one year left under contract (at $5 million for the season).