Kenley Jansen, closer extraordinaire for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has taken to the campaign trail once again, this time showing support for outfielder Matt Kemp.
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Dodgers 2018 Roster: Piecing Together a Functional Bullpen
Although the impending 25-man roster of the Dodgers promises to be one of the most well-rounded squads in the big leagues, many followers of the club believe there are still a few minor holes which need to be addressed before the beginning of the regular season. The starting rotation is solid, yet the perennial concern of not having a true No. 2 starter is still a popular discussion topic among fans. Add to the chatter the lack of quality depth beyond the first five starting pitchers, and the worries surrounding the rotation may actually be somewhat valid. Furthermore, many believe the team still has needs in the bullpen, as the search for a legitimate eighth-inning arm will once again recommence when pitchers and catchers report next month.
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Dodgers 2018 Roster: Where Exactly Does Logan Forsythe Fit in?
A boring offseason leads to much speculation on the part of Dodger fans, as there is not much concrete news to concentrate on. One topic I’ve seen increasingly is who is going to be manning second base when the season starts.
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Dodgers 40-Man Roster: Let’s Talk About Starting Pitching Depth
When the Dodgers began their regular season campaign last year, starting pitching was at such a premium that the best five pitchers on the club weren’t even in the Opening Day rotation. Lefty phenom Julio Urias began the year in extended spring training in an effort to conserve innings, while southpaw Alex Wood was forced to start his year in the big league bullpen. There was also a ton of marginal depth with arms like Brock Stewart and Trevor Oaks on the fringe, and experienced guys like Justin Masterson, Wilmer Font, Fabio Castillo and Jair Jurrjens providing depth at Triple-A Oklahoma City. There was even hope for Scott Kazmir to join the major league rotation at some point, once his ailing hip healed and he sharpened his throwing mechanics.
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Dodgers Roster: Where Will 2018 See Joc Pederson?
We are now within the one month range of pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training. As we have mentioned so many times before, the team appears to stand pat for now, which the exception of a few relief pitchers.
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Dodgers Roster: Much Ado About Matt Kemp
So here we still stand, Dodger fans. Heading into the middle of January, not many notable additions to the team have been made, and Matt Kemp is still on the team.
Dodgers Roster: Revisiting the Austin Barnes vs. Yasmani Grandal Debate
From the moment that Austin Barnes overtook the primary catcher’s spot from Yasmani Grandal late last summer, speculation immediately began to swirl about how the club would handle Grandal moving forward, and many believed that a trade sometime during the winter months was imminent. However, with about a full month left before pitchers and catchers begin filing into the Camelback clubhouse, the rumors have quieted significantly, as it appears the Dodgers will stick with the duo, at least for the beginning of the regular season.
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Dodgers 2018 Roster: Putting Together a Working Outfield
Even though we’re still outside the 30-day window for players reporting to spring camp, we still can’t help speculating what the regular season roster may look like for the Dodgers, especially when we try to layout any type of prospective lineup on paper.
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Dodgers 25-Man Roster: Jake Peter May Have Already Found a Home
For many fans of the Dodgers, the biggest haul of the recent six-player deal with the White Sox and Royals right off the top appears to be lefty sinkerballer Scott Alexander. But while Alexander is indeed a much welcomed addition and will no question have a huge impact on the Los Angeles bullpen, utility man Jake Peter could turn out to be the most profitable piece of the entire trade.
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Dodgers Orchestrate Six-Player Trade with White Sox, Royals
On Thursday, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the completion of a three-team trade with the Chicago White Sox and the Kansas City Royals. The Dodgers received left-handed pitcher Scott Alexander from the Royals and minor league infielder Jake Peter from the White Sox. Chicago received left-handed pitcher Luis Avilan, right-handed pitcher Joakim Soria and cash considerations, while Kansas City received infielder Erick Mejia and right-handed pitcher Trevor Oaks.
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