A's Improve, Dodgers Bolster Farm in Four-Player Swap
February 15, 2021 Last Friday, the Dodgers traded reliever Adam Kolarek and right-fielder Cody Thomas to Oakland in exchange for third baseman Sheldon Neuse and right-hander Gus Varland. While it’s unusual to see a division favorite flip a major leaguer for prospects with another contender, the move makes sense for both parties. The A’s get a little better in the here and now, while the Dodgers can dream on Neuse as another breakout candidate for the club’s stellar player development staff to work with. Kolarek is the lone established big leaguer in this swap. The sidearming southpaw ha...
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