Dodgers acquire Hendrickson and Hall from D-Rays

I think the Dodgers are going for instant success. That team is built for immediate victory, not long-term victory. So, they're getting rid of their prospects in hopes that these guys can help them win now.

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That's fine, but they got a catcher in return for navarro, why? I'm still not convinced hendrickson is better than seo, but i'll take your word for it...

I'll agree that Navarro has a better future than Hall. But, looking at Navarro's stats, he's 0-16 in throwing out base runners this year, and only 9-42 last year. Martin on the other hand, has thrown out 10-30 this year, in addition to hitting .301 with 33 RBI in 44 games this year. I know Navarro was a big part of trades in the past, but he hasn't yet turned out to be the player they thought he could be. I think people are overrating him. If he's so good, why was he sent back down to Triple A? He has a decent bat, so if he ever could throw out runners, then he'd be effective. But, he wasn't getting it done, and Martin is now their guy. As far as Hendrickson goes, I think they saw a guy wtih potential. This is only his 5th year in the majors, so he's got plenty more years left in him. Seo finished out the year great for the Mets last year, but he was awful this year. Just from watching him pitch, he looked completely lost, so a change of scenery might benefit him. Hendrickson has already pitched against the Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays, White Sox, A's, Rangers, and Orioles, and still has a very respectable 3.81 ERA. So while people are saying that the Dodgers did this to win now, it's true, but with Hendrickson, they could have him in the rotation for years if he keeps pitching as well as this year.