What a difference a year makes.
At the end of the 2014 season, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig was coming off a fantastic campaign and was widely considered one of the top young players in MLB.
Fast-forward a year later, and Puig's name is consistently coming up in the headlines for the wrong reasons. With rumors swirling that the Dodgers are becoming fed up with his antics, let's take a look at a few teams that can and should pursue the enigmatic Cuban.
The teams on this list have a few things in common. First and foremost, they each have young, controllable starting pitchers that would entice L.A. into a potential deal. The other similarity is that each of the following organizations have significant holes in the outfield.
The Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians and New York Mets seem to be the likeliest trade partners if the Dodgers eventually do wind up moving Puig. We'll dive into what type of package each of those squads can offer L.A., and why Puig would be a slam-dunk acquisition for each.
What is your opinion on Puig? What's his true value? Would you want your team to pursue him on the trade market? Let us know in the comments section below.
The 24-year-old has captivated MLB's imagination since his arrival in 2013. His time in Los Angeles may be coming to an end, but there is no shortage of teams that could use his services.
Let's look at a handful of teams that fit the mold.
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