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MLB Hot Stove: 5 stars who could be on the move

By Joshua Sadlock

Jul 18, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (49) sits in the dugout during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Seattle defeated Chicago, 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 18, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (49) sits in the dugout during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Seattle defeated Chicago, 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 27, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier (2) is congratulated in the dugout after scoring against the Kansas City Royals in the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier (2) is congratulated in the dugout after scoring against the Kansas City Royals in the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /

Brian Dozier, 2B

The Minnesota Twins had a surprising 2015 season and hung in the playoff race until the final week of the season. To many around the league, however, the winning season looked like a fluke. The Twins did not have enough pitching to carry over the momentum from their winning season. In fact, they were the worst team in the league, losing 103 games.

The lone bright spot for the Twins was second baseman Brian Dozier. After making the All-Star team in 2015, Dozier broke out for 42 home runs, one of the best power seasons for a second baseman in league history. In the process, he was able to shake off his reputation for fading in the second half.

Dozier’s value may have peaked, and the Twins found out the hard way that their flirtation with playoffs was a mirage. Falling off to an 83-loss season would have left some room for optimism, but falling all the way to 103 losses will force the Twins to re-evaluate their entire roster. Despite the home runs, Dozier may come back to earth next season, lowering his trade value in the process. He is still a high-strikeout hitter who had never batted above .250 for an entire season before 2016. Unlike McCutchen, Dozier’s trade value can only go lower, and the Twins should move him as soon as possible.

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