{"id":24128,"date":"2025-01-08T08:09:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T08:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=24128"},"modified":"2025-01-08T08:09:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T08:09:20","slug":"report-dodgers-92-million-ace-predicted-to-ditch-la-to-sign-with-nl-contender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=24128","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Dodgers\u2019 $92 Million Ace Predicted to Ditch LA to Sign With NL Contender"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Starting pitcher Jack Flaherty only spent half of the 2024 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but it was memorable.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/nGUNWEaqpHRuy6ND2jBnOPqJZbA=\/1400x1400\/filters:format(jpeg)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25706239\/2181072581.jpg\" alt=\"Dodgers links: Jack Flaherty on Game 5 start - True Blue LA\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The right-hander was a crucial part of manager Dave Roberts&#8217; postseason rotation as the Dodgers won their second World Series title since 2020.<\/p>\n<p>While Flaherty publicly said he never wants to leave Los Angeles, that seems like the most likely possibility for 2025 and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>The 29-year-old has been linked to several teams, some of which include the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Angels, Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers.<\/p>\n<p>Could the Atlanta Braves come out of nowhere and add him to their rotation? 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