A couple years ago, all the steps were in place for the Dodgers to trade for Brian Dozier. The steps were being taken, the paperwork was being signed...and then, it didn't happen. Either Dozier refused, or the Dodgers regrouped and figured that Logan Forsythe was the better option (Ron Howard voice: he wasn't).
Right about now, Brian Dozier must wish he got out back then. Because Eduardo Escobar is getting his ticket out, Ervin Santana's first start was a disappointment, and even if the Twins are five games under .500, they're still 7 games behind the Indians, who essentially have the AL Central locked up. Brian Dozier and the Twins are probably the closest they're gonna be to a shot at anything more than 'second place in the division'. Even the Angels have a better record, though. Baseball Reference.com doesn't even list the Twins in the 'Wild Card race' column. That's how out of it they are. The Wild Card is 100% not going to come from the AL Central.
So what's left for Brian Dozier to do? He's hit a bunch of home runs, but he's got a low average. He's not leading the team in WAR (that'd be Steady Eddie Rosario), and he's not really as indispensable as he was. So...does this mean it's his turn to go? I mean, do the Dodgers still need a second baseman? Do the Nats need Murph insurance? Somebody could steal him, but...they'd be wanting a Brian Dozier that hasn't showed up this year yet. So I don't even know if he'll go. They'll want someone like Rosario or Hildenberger or something.
The Twins aren't in THE WORST shape, but they do have the distinction of being the worst 2nd place team in baseball. Which isn't a great thing to be.
Coming Tonight: The one good, non-Matt Harvey starter for the Reds.
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