Matt Kemp says goodbye to Dodgers fans

As were the deals centered on Jimmy Rollins and Howie Kendrick, so too does the trade that sees Matt Kemp leave the Los Angeles Dodgers place an emphasis on the team getting better at playing defense in 2015.

As were the deals centered on Jimmy Rollins and Howie Kendrick, so too does the trade that sees Matt Kemp leave the Los Angeles Dodgers place an emphasis on the team getting better at playing defense in 2015.

I'm going to miss Matt Kemp. That may come as a shock to many — particularly Matt Kemp — but in truth he became my favorite Dodger. Never felt comfortable, or at least comfortable in the right moment, to share that with him, but guess I can do it now

Kemp and backup catcher Tim Federowicz will go to the Padres in exchange for catcher Yasmani Grandal, right-hander Joe Wieland and another pitcher, possibly right-hander Zach Eflin, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The Dodgers

As were the deals centered on Jimmy Rollins and Howie Kendrick, so too does the trade that sees Matt Kemp leave the Los Angeles Dodgers place an emphasis on the team getting better at playing defense in 2015.