World Series 2024: Tommy Edman what Dodgers wanted and more

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LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Dodgers had spent three years coveting Tommy Edman, which, when you think about it, makes a lot of sense. Perhaps no franchise places a greater emphasis on versatility, and perhaps no player encapsulates it better. Edman plays superior defense at two premium positions, hits from both sides of the plate, possesses the ability to move runners over and drive them in. When the Dodgers finally landed Edman over the summer, they were hazy on a role but envisioned someone who would help them in a multitude of ways.

What they didn't foresee was what ultimately transpired -- that Edman would accumulate 11 RBIs in a single postseason…