What Should Dodgers Expect from Austin Barnes in 2017?

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After officially being named the backup catcher for the beginning of the 2017 season by skipper Dave Roberts in early December, many fans of the Dodgers were left wondering exactly what to expect from Austin Barnes, especially when considering his highly regarded potential and versatile ability to contribute all around the diamond.

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Dodgers Roster: The Reasons Behind the Veteran NRI

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Ike Davis is the latest Dodgers NRI. (USATSI)

It seems like it happens almost every winter. This time around, it just happened a little bit later. The Dodgers go shopping and sign a couple of scrappy veteran players to come in and join what is projected to be an otherwise crowded spring camp.

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