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July 2, 2020
The Dodgers are an even 41-41 halfway through the season. Magic Johnson is disappointed in their record, though very pleased with all the stolen bases and locally popular players.
Kenley Jansen demanded to be put back into the closer's role- Gullible Bill obliged, but Jansen then ruptured his UCL and will miss the rest of the season. Jonathan Schoop demanded to be in the starting lineup, and temporarily displaced Robinson Cano, until Justin Turner went on the DL and Schoop could play third instead. Russell Martin and Billy Hamilton both asked for extensions, but unfortunately, Bill didn't have enough money to oblige them.
The only trade was with the Twins, who gave the Dodgers Marwin Gonzalez in exchange for minor leaguers Gavin Lux (a pretty good prospect!) and Will Smith.
Clay Bellinger is having a pretty good year, leading the major leagues in home runs with 25 while hitting .288 with 62 RBI. Billy Hamilton leads the NL in steals with 41.
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