The Dodgers traded three onerous contracts in Adrian Gonzalez, Scott Kazmir and Brandon McCarthy, as well as Charlie Culberson to the Braves in exchange for Matt Kemp and his contract, in a five-player trade that lessens the Dodgers’ luxury tax burden in 2018.
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Dodgers trade Adrian Gonzalez & 3 others to Braves for Matt Kemp to get under luxury tax
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December 16, 2017
Charlie Culberson: Dodgers ‘made us feel like family’
Part of Saturday’s five-player trade between the Dodgers and Braves, Charlie Culberson thanked the Dodgers and their fans for his two years in Los Angeles.
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December 16, 2017
Dodgers’ trade with Braves creates luxury tax flexibility
The Dodgers trade with the Braves was less about Matt Kemp, Adrian Gonzalez and the players involved and more about financial flexibility for LA and an eye toward the 2018-19 offseason.
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December 16, 2017
Adrian Gonzalez waives no-trade clause, says goodbye
Facing a reduced role with the Dodgers, first baseman Adrian Gonzalez waived his no-trade clause to facilitate the deal with the Braves, and will be a free agent.
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December 16, 2017
Matt Kemp is back, but for how long?
The Dodgers got Matt Kemp back in a stunning trade, but will he remain on the team through the winter?
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December 16, 2017
Dodgers re-acquire Kemp in salary dump blockbuster with Braves
The Dodgers found a way to move some immovable contracts on Saturday, by taking on another.