LA Dodgers: What LA Could Get in Return for Its Biggest Trade Chips

With the trade deadline fast approaching and several teams beginning to drop out of playoff contention, it is very likely that some big players will be changing hands.

For the Los Angeles Dodgers, valuable players like Matt Kemp may be difficult to hold on to considering they just filed for bankruptcy.

Although Manny Ramirez seems to be the biggest reason for this, considering the organization still owes him $21 million, it still increases the chances that a player of Kemp's caliber will be departing.

In addition, the Los Angeles Dodgers have currently fallen to fourth place in the National League West and may be starting to realize their inability to remain competitive with the likes of the San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Matt Kemp is, by far, their most valuable asset and one of the most impressive players in the league, especially considering he's just 26 years old. He's currently having an unbelievable year—batting .336, slugging .636, .422 OBP, 22 home runs, 62 RBI, and 21 stolen bases.

The Dodgers could, essentially, get any player in the league in return for those kinds of numbers. He's amongst the league leaders in every offensive category. The only player putting up similar numbers this season is Jose Bautista of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Matt Kemp

Matt Kemp is, by far, the Los Angeles Dodgers' most valuable asset and one of the most impressive players in the league, especially considering he's just 26 years old. He's currently having an unbelievable year—batting .336, slugging .636, .422 OBP, 22 home runs, 62 RBI, and 21 stolen bases.

The Dodgers could, essentially, get any player in the league in return for those kinds of numbers. He's amongst the league leaders in every offensive category. The only player putting up similar numbers this season is Jose Bautista of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Kemp's ability to hit for power and average, as well as get on base frequently and steal is something rarely seen in baseball.

Andre Ethier

The presence of Andre Ethier helps to solidify the Los Angeles Dodgers' outfield and considering that there has been some inconsistency in left field, his presence is even more important.

The only player on the Dodgers with more plate appearances than Matt Kemp, Andre Eithier is putting together an impressive season in his own right. He doesn't have the power of fellow outfielder Kemp, but he is batting .319, .391 OBP, with 7 homers and 38 RBI.

A comparable outfielder to Ethier would be, perhaps, someone like Jacoby Ellsbury of the Boston Red Sox or Matt Joyce of the Tampa Bay Rays.

Ethier would not be able to command as much in a trade, but he may be dealt because the Dodgers will have to deal with arbitration next season. 

Jonathan Broxton

Jonathan Broxton's season just got significantly worse with an elbow injury that, according to the team, may keep him out for the remainder of the season.

Broxton has spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and put together some rather impressive seasons. In 2009, he accumulated a 7-2 record, 2.61 ERA, and 36 saves. However, the past two seasons have been significantly worse for him.

In 2009, Broxton has just a .96 WHIP and opposing batters hit just .165 against him, giving up 44 hits in 76 innings. In 2010, his WHIP jumped to 1.48 with a .270 average. 2011 has been even worse with a 1.89 WHIP and .283 average.

His decreased ability to put batters away coupled with his current stint on the disabled list means that Broxton won't be worth very much. He's set to make $7 million this season and becomes a free agent in 2012, but it's unlikely that any team will be willing to give up much, if anything for the injured righty.

Jamey Carroll

At 37 years old, Jamey Carroll is putting together some great numbers filling in for the injured Rafael Furcal at shortstop. He's floated around to several different teams throughout his career—the Los Angeles Dodgers being his fifth—and may be destined for another move by the trade deadline.

Carroll is currently batting .301 with a .372 OBP and is capable of playing just about anywhere in the infield. It's rumored that Rafael Furcal may move to second base upon his return, allowing Carroll to stay at shortstop.

According to the Denver Post, however, the Colorado Rockies are looking to get some help at second base and have been eyeing Carroll.

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The Rockies rank just 20th in batting average and 23rd in on-base percentage and have expressed interest in Carroll, showing their desire to get more consistent offense from the position.

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Carroll had spent two seasons in Colorado from 2006-2007.