Dodgers Remain Interested in Shortstop Willy Adames: Report
The Dodgers’ issues within their infield have been widely reported, especially of late. Just last week, the team decided to replace Gavin Lux with Mookie Betts over at the shortstop position due to problems on defense.
Betts had been training all offseason to play second base but is now being asked to switch positions again just weeks before the start of the season. It’s a temporary fix for Los Angeles, but one that they do need to address at some point.
All offseason there were reports that the Dodgers looked into upgrading at shortstop, mainly with Willy Adames of the Milwaukee Brewers being discussed. Well, it seems that the team remains interested in bringing the right-handed shortsop to town.
The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reported that interest, but that Milwaukee has been reluctant to move him.
“The Dodgers remain interested in Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames, a league source said, though the Brewers have been reluctant to move the 28-year-old pending free agent.”
Per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic
Bringing in Adames would help shore up the infield defense, while also allowing Betts to move back to second base. He is a good defender, whose bat could provide even more spark to the Dodgers offense.
Last season with the Brewers, Adames hit .217 with 24 home runs and 80 runs batted in.
This is a connection that isn’t going away anytime soon and will likely follow both teams until the trade deadline. But as the problems within the infield get worse on the field, the calls for a move will only get louder.
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Do it now, a straight up one on one trade with Milwaukee’s Adames for Lux. Need another right-handed bat for left-handed Lux when a lefty is pitching. Lux is a liability whenever he’s in the lineup. He is lost and confused with physical and mental mistakes that causes prolong innings and unnecessary extra pitches for the pitcher. Maybe he needs to be sent down to the minors for more development or traded to Milwaukee for a new start at his hometown.
What the hell? Adames hits .217? Rojas hit .236, and plays superb defense. I don’t get it. Start Rojas, move Mookie back to second, if you have to keep Lux on the roster make him the backup at both positions and a pinch hitter. One way or another, Lux must not be the starter at any position. He throws like a girl. He doesn’t throw, he flips the ball sidearm, every time. Sidearm should be for special circumstances, a proper throwing technique is overhand, over the top or 3/4. Most little leaguers learn to throw better than Lux.