The Dodgers have made their second trade of the winter. They sent infielder/outfielder Howie Kendrick to the Philadelphia Phillies for first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf and minor league infielder/outfielder Darnell Sweeney.
As you'll recall, word recently spread that Howie Kendrick was unhappy with his role this past season as a roving left fielder/second baseman -- even though only four other Dodgers' (Corey Seager, Adrian Gonzalez, Justin Turner and Chase Utley) had more at-bats than him. Nevertheless, he wanted a more consistent position, and apparently the Phillies are able to abide. BTW, Kendrick has a one-year contract remaining at $10 million.