According to "sources" (which basically could mean anybody), the Dodgers are looking to make a big splash before the trade deadline. Either separately or together, they are going after closer Heath Bell and first baseman Adrian Gonzalez of the Padres.
With Jake Peavy out for most of the season, the Padres have been terrible. But, easily the two reasons to pay attention to them are Bell and Gonzalez. So it's only natural for teams to take a run at them.
Bell took over the closer's role from the departed Trevor Hoffman and has been great. He has a 2.01 ERA with 25 saves in 26 chances. Should the Padres actually get a lead, he's been rock solid at the end.
Gonzalez is the only offensive threat on that team. Here's a funny stat - he has 28 homers and only 59 RBIs. So that pretty much sums up how bad of an offensive team he has around him.
The price would have to be pretty steep, but the only name mentioned is James Loney. If the Dodgers can pull this off with only giving up Loney from the big club, they instantly become a whole lot better.
Remember, it's just a rumor, as are many others that are out there. We shall see how serious it is in a little while.
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