MLB Trade Scenario: Why Trading Matt Kemp to Red Sox Makes Sense for Dodgers

The Dodgers have needs at 2B and 3B and want to add pitching depth, both starting and in the bullpen. Perhaps most importantly, they need cash and/or relief from certain contracts as they enter this period of ownership uncertainty.

The Red Sox need a right-handed outfielder, so why not go after the best? Matt Kemp sported a .963 OPS this season to go along with 39 HR, 126 RBI, 40 stolen bases and a .324 batting average.

Yes, I know, it's unheard of to trade a player likely to be named this year's NL MVP. However, the Dodgers face serious financial difficulties due to the contentious divorce of owner Frank and Jamie McCourt.

Two weeks ago, Dodgers GM Ned ...

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