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Dodgers Rumors: Justin Verlander 'More Realistic' for LA Following Loss of All-Star SP

The Dodgers have a huge hole to fill with Tyler Anderson being trader to the Angels

Ryan Menzie

It can't be understated how big of a loss it is for the Dodgers with Tyler Anderson choosing to sign a deal with the Angels. Anderson was one of the top pitchers on the team, let alone the league, and now the Dodgers have some decisions to make moving forward.

The question mark surrounding Trea Turner already brings enough pressure to the organization, but there has been speculation of how the Dodgers would replace Anderson. Justin Verlander is a name that has popped in and out of the Dodgers rumors in the case of Anderson's departure.

Those rumors will now pick up more steam than ever before. Picking up Verlander will not result in a loss of a pick making this choice that much more enticing. 

The World Series stats of Verlander may shy fans away, but it's clear after coming off his second World Series championship and his ninth All-Star appearance that he has plenty left in the tank. There are plenty of reasons the Dodgers can use a guy of Verlander's talents even if Anderson were to have stayed.

There's still plenty of time left for the Dodgers to make moves and Turner still remains a hot topic of discussion. How the team moves forward with Turner's contract will truly determine how they can go about filling the holes missing.

As for now, Dodgers fans will have to stay put just a little bit longer as the Dodgers keep there secrets behind closed doors and hopefully bring in some more star talent. 

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RYAN MENZIE

Ryan Menzie | Lead Contributor Ryan is an LA Native who has grown up praising the greatest athletes LA has had to offer. A love for sports ranging between basketball, football, volleyball and golf, a future Sports Management Masters graduate, and being engulfed into organized sports since seven years old, the passion and love for sports never ends for Ryan. If the words he writes don't paint the full picture of his true fandom, he will find more ways than one to tell the story and be more than willing to open up a nice LA sports debate with you. Favorite Player: Mookie Betts Favorite Moment: 2020 World Series. The Lakers won the NBA title and the Dodgers secured the World Series only a couple of months later. During such a rough time with COVID-19 and such a bleak look at how sports has tried to overcome the circumstances, it was a relief to see the night sky lit up for many nights and a makeshift parade in LA when it seemed like we needed it the most.

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