October 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers fans in attendance cheer in the seventh inning against New York Mets in game five of NLDS at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
2. Los Angeles Dodgers
Zack Greinke, who was as much a part of the Dodgers’ success in 2015 as any, is a free agent. While they seem to want him back, mid-market clubs like the Astros will be able to offer competitive contracts, a chance to win, and less media attention that will bode well with Greinke’s anxiety disorder. That being said, Price seems to be a prime target for Los Angeles if Greinke leaves for greener pastures.
Price has always loved the spotlight, and like New York and Boston, the Dodgers offer a big market in Los Angeles where Price can soak up commercials, endorsement deals and the celebrity lifestyle that comes with living in America’s entertainment capital. Los Angeles boasts the highest payroll in baseball as of 2015, and Price would likely be just one of multiple splashes the Dodgers would make as they look to improve on back-to-back Divisional Series losses in 2013 and 2014.
Price also has a connection in Los Angeles with former Rays general manager Andrew Friedman, and the Dodgers could strengthen their case if they were to hire Cubs bench coach (and former Rays bench coach) Dave Martinez as their next manager.
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