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Dodgers trade for more offense but neglect what could be their Achilles’ heel

In attempting to put the finishing touches on a complete October team, the Dodgers got it only half right.

They’re thick in the chest but frail at the knees. They’re powerful early but vunerable late. They can absolutely crush, but it is far more uncertain whether they can close.

The Dodgers did everything this trading season except the one thing they absolutely needed to do.

They needed to ensure that a hard-fought lead on an October night isn’t handed to someone who has no idea what to do with it.

Newly acquired second baseman Brian Dozier says hello to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts as Dozier arrived in the dugout in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday.
Newly acquired second baseman Brian Dozier says hello to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts as Dozier arrived in the dugout in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday.