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Earlier today, it was reported that the Dodgers had acquired Mat Latos, a draft pick, and the paycheck of Michael Morse for… not much. Jeff Brigham, probably. Not likely any prospects anyone would miss. Much like the Ricky Nolasco trade in 2013, a useful mid-rotation Miami rental starter would head west without most cost going back.
But hours and hours after the deal, still, nothing had been finalized. At one point we heard it was actually a three-teamer, and that the Dodgers were trying to find somewhere to dump Morse on, since it’s not likely they ever wanted him for the roster.
Latos’ wife knew about it:
https://twitter.com/DallasLatos/status/626439718138421248
So did Mat:
Latos had been told he was going to #Dodgers. https://t.co/gec0baov9Y
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 29, 2015
Except now..
Latos still in #marlins clubhouse – but not on field for stretch – for what that's worth.
— clarkspencer (@clarkspencer) July 29, 2015
And then:
Now hearing the trade is far from complete. Sources telling me it could be falling apart. Total confusion. #marlins
— clarkspencer (@clarkspencer) July 29, 2015
Because..?
Source: Marlins-Dodgers deal on hold over medicals.
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubMLB) July 29, 2015
So… it’s been a fun day. Probably, it’s because Latos was on the DL earlier this year, or because Brigham has had Tommy John surgery, or because of something with one of the two unknown prospects. But that hasn’t stopped Twitter from insisting the Dodgers are backing out because David Price may be available, as though they need to save “not much of anything at all” to send to Detroit.
Probably, it’s just that the leak came way, way sooner than it should have. Ideally, trade news doesn’t come out until the deal is done, or at least 99% there. More to come, probably?
