As the Los Angeles Dodgers weigh potential deadline deals to improve their roster, they don't want to subtract from the MLB club to do so if they can avoid it.

The Dodgers approach the trade deadline trying to square their lofty preseason expectations with what has proved to be an imperfect start to the year.

In the last 12 seasons, they've won 11 division titles, four pennants and two World Series. They've gotten to the point that it is considered a disappointment unless they finish October with a ring. Given the overwhelming odds that the Dodgers make the playoffs again (they are -1600 to win the NL West,