Los Angeles Dodgers Trade Rumors: Latest Updates and Reaction

The Los Angeles Dodgers weren't expected to contend in 2012, but they've been leading the NL West for much of the season and they're primed for a strong second half with Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier due to return from the disabled list.

General manager Ned Colletti won't be resting on his laurels over the next couple weeks, however. His team has holes that need patching, and he's now backed by an ownership group that very much wants the team to see its hot start through to October.

The Dodgers are going to be active during deadline season. They'll be linked to numerous teams and numerous players, some of whom bear pretty big names.

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