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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers Roundtable: Most Intriguing Storyline At Spring Training
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Dodgers Roundtable: Most Intriguing Storyline At Spring Training

Matthew Moreno
February 19, 2016
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Dodgers Roundtable: Most Intriguing Storyline At Spring Training
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The Los Angeles Dodgers began Spring Training Friday morning with pitchers and catchers reporting to Camelback Ranch. This marks the first time in five years Los Angeles opens camp with a manager other than Don Mattingly.

Mattingly guided the Dodgers to three consecutive National League West division titles and three straight seasons of at least 90 wins, but only one playoff series win over that same timeframe.

The streak of three NL West titles is a first in Dodgers franchise history, and their stretch of 90-plus win seasons is a first since 1976-78.

In steps Dave Roberts for his first Spring Training as a manager. Although inexperienced from a managerial standpoint, Roberts is heralded for his ability to connect with players and form strong relationships.

Prior to getting hired by the Dodgers, he was part of the San Diego Padres front office in 2010, then moved down to the field as Padres first base coach before spending 2014 and 2015 as Bud Black’s bench coach.

With plenty of intrigue surrounding the Dodgers as Spring Training begins, the DodgerBlue.com staff shared what their most looking forward to:

Matthew Moreno (@MMoreno1015):

How the Dodgers use their abundance of infielders is what intrigues me. The starters are all but written in ink, but the versatility from the group lends to Roberts having plenty of options on a game-by-game basis.

We know what Kiké Hernandez is capable of, and have a general sense Chase Utley can play an adequate first and third base. Howie Kendrick is the wild card here, as he’s only played one game (six innings) at third.

Assuming Kendrick and Utley are able to play multiple positions on a semi-consistent basis, it should bode well for the Dodgers keeping some of their veteran infielders healthy and fresh throughout the season.

Jeff Spiegel (@JeffSpiegel):

Finally, baseball is back! With spring upon us, I’m most excited to track the development of all the team’s youngsters.

With much of the Minor League action taking place outside of the spotlight (although, I’m thankful for our writers who cover it year round), Spring Training is our best chance to check in on Julio Urias, Jose De Leon and Jharrel Cotton, among others.

Will one of them have a spring like Yasiel Puig did in 2013 when he all but demanded to be called up immediately? Like Puig, there isn’t immediate room on the 25-man roster, but a strong performance in the spring will only further fuel the anticipation for the day there is. (Honorable mention: Hyun-Jin Ryu’s recovery).

CONTINUE READING: Looking Forward To Hyun-Jin Ryu, Corey Seager, And More

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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