Los Angeles Dodgers fell apart on Saturday night. They were a complete mess going from winning the game late to blowing it in one fall swoop. Kenley Jansen is an obvious problem for Los Angeles. Jansen, the once-great closer, is no longer that for Los Angeles. Blake Treinen is a former closer for the Oakland A’s and filled in beautifully for Los Angeles on Sunday night giving the Dodgers a 3-2 lead. Dodgers may win the World Series because of him, but Treinen is on a one-year deal so Los Angeles might need a new option in the bullpen. It would not surprise me in the slightest if the Dodgers call the Brewers and ask about Josh Hader. And while it would make me cringe giving him to a National League team, no farm system is loaded like the Dodgers. Brewers should definitely consider it.

I discuss more what that trade could look like in the podcast above. Around the 29 minute mark of the show, I discuss Devin Williams winning Reliever of the Year and why it’s more of a sign to make Hader available this winter. Dodgers get brought up due to their expansive farm system. I only mentioned two obvious names, but there are so many more potential options for the Brewers. Does Los Angeles do the deal even if they win the World Series? I’m unsure. Maybe because they need that guy moving forward, and they seem to have a rich get richer philosophy.

NOTE: This is a new thing I’m trying to blend the blog and the podcast closer together. This is something I’ll test out in the coming weeks and see what y’all think. Hopefully, there is enough substance here for you to enjoy both things.

Charlie.