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Maybin Over Pederson?-Avila Not Up To The Task!

A unique opportunity presented itself and Al Avila along with the incompetence of his boss, decided that now is not the time to act. Really? A young left handed power hitting established MLB player who the Dodgers were trading for Angels weak ass prospects and Al Avila can’t get involved to make a better deal? The deal then falls through and a more desperate Dodger team needs to trade him and Al Avila decides Maybin is the better option. Really?

This is absolutely ridiculous!

Joc Pederson is only 27 and could have provided a huge boost to the offense and if he flourished, could be traded or become a cornerstone. The Dodgers probably would have taken Funkhouser and another mid level prospect if the Tigers took on the very reasonable 7 million in salary. Al Avila is scared to trade any prospects because his staff hasn’t produced any MLB players and the top prospects are all from the top 10. He is going to draft number 1 again and the second time in three years. If he drafts Torkelson, the first baseman, he should be fired in the off season. Time is running out for him and his lack of vision is disconcerting.

Here is a recent mock draft. I hope it happens and it mirrors the 250+ that responded to my last poll. Take Austin Martin and things might actually feel a little better. To conclude, he signed Maybin instead of trading Joc Pederson! WTF?

http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft

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