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5 teams who should target Corey Dickerson

By Joshua Sadlock

HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 03: Corey Dickerson #10 of the Tampa Bay Rays singles in a run in the second inning as Evan Gattis #11 of the Houston Astros watches at Minute Maid Park on August 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 03: Corey Dickerson #10 of the Tampa Bay Rays singles in a run in the second inning as Evan Gattis #11 of the Houston Astros watches at Minute Maid Park on August 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 23: Corey Dickerson #10 of the Tampa Bay Rays takes a swing during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 23, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Rays won 9-6. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 23: Corey Dickerson #10 of the Tampa Bay Rays takes a swing during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 23, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Rays won 9-6. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

2. Kansas City Royals

Losing Eric Hosmer, Lorenzo Cain and presumably Mike Moustakas in one offseason is…well…it’s certainly not great. However, the Kansas City Royals haven’t given an indication that they’re ready to wave the white flag and punt on the next five seasons for a full rebuild. Taking some time to regroup after this window of contention ends makes the most sense, but either way, the Royals still need someone to play the outfield and DH.

Alex Gordon, Paulo Orlando, Jorge Soler and Jorge Bonifaco are slated to get the bulk of the playing time in the Royals outfield in 2018. Corey Dickerson could potentially steal playing time and at-bats from Gordon and Soler in the corners. The first two years of Gordon’s four-year deal have been a massive disappointment, as the three-time All-Star has hit just .214/.302/.346 with 26 home runs and 85 RBI in 276 games. Soler could be playing his way out of the big leagues after hitting just .144/.245/.258 in 35 games in his first season with Kansas City.

Even if they are going to embark on a multi-year rebuild, the Royals have the financial flexibility to bring Dickerson in for one year. He becomes another trade asset in that scenario. The Oakland A’s have played out similar moves the past two seasons with Rich Hill and Ryan Madson.

The Royals don’t appear ready to pull the plug completely and trend towards being a 95-loss team. Tampa Bay has given them a golden opportunity to scoop up a player who fits their needs perfectly without breaking the bank.

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