Dodgers News | Rumors: Team Acquires Chapman, Then Doesn’t; Meets With Zobrist

The winter meetings are in full swing, and so are the rumors. We have plenty of them for you in today’s Dodgers Credits.

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• The Dodgers had reportedly acquired Aroldis Chapman from the Reds, but the latest report says the deal is not quite done just yet. There’s still a chance that another team swoops in and steals the flame-throwing lefty.
• Howie Kendrick is unlikely to return to Los Angeles since the team is unwilling to give the 32-year-old a long-term contract.
• The Dodgers inquired about SP Jose Fernandez, but the Marlins’ asking price was way too high.
• The team met with Ben Zobrist, but it seems the Mets and Nationals are the most likely option for him.
• Our William Oberst looks at what Bob Geren and Turner Ward will bring to the Dodgers’ coaching staff.

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• Former player Chris Woodward will also join the team’s coaching staff. [True Blue LA]
• Dodgers prospect Jacob Scavuzzo was named to the Arizona Fall League top prospect team. [True Blue LA]
• Here’s the “only way the Zack Greinke news turns out okay for the Dodgers”. [LA Times]

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• If the Chapman trade does go through, it will “eliminate the Dodgers’ urgency for a second elite ace.” [Bleacher Report]
• The Dodgers claimed Danny Reynolds off waivers from the Angels. He had a 4.57 ERA in Double-A last season. [CBS Sports]
• One writer thinks trading for Rays reliever Jake McGee could be the team’s “most likely splash” at the winter meetings. [Bleacher Report]