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          Dodgers did well to trade Dee Gordon

          Dee Gordon led the majors in steals, but posted a lower WAR than Scott Van Slyke, among others. AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea
          • Keith Law, ESPN Senior WriterDec 10, 2014, 09:54 PM ET
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            • Was special asst. to Blue Jays GM
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          The Los Angeles Dodgers need a shortstop, so of course they traded their second baseman. Meanwhile, the Miami Marlins needed a second baseman and got one, but I think the price they paid exceeds what they got in return.

          In Dee Gordon, the Marlins get an everyday second baseman and clear upgrade over what they ran out there in 2014, a 1.5-2 win upgrade depending on Gordon's bat.