Spring Training has begun with the Dodgers' loss to the Cubs, but just the sights and sounds of baseball are music to fans' ears. However, many questions arise with the beginning of baseball, most of which don't include Manny Ramirez.- Who will be the ace of the staff? Billingsley (above) or Kuroda?
- Who will take the fifth slot in the rotation? Will it be the 1-win-in-2-seasons Jason Schmidt? Or will it be starter-turned-reliever Ramon Troncoso? How 'bout Eric Milton, Claudio Vargas, or Scott Elbert?
- Can Jonathan Broxton handle the pressure of closing, along with pitching in the WBC?
- Can Rafael Furcal and Orlando Hudson stay healthy to become the NL's best middle infield?
- Will Russell Martin actually get to rest this season now that a competent backup has been signed?
- Can Randy Wolf and Hong-Chih Kuo contribute without taking full advantage of their health benefits?
- Can Guillermo Mota be the veteran presence in the bullpen the Dodgers need, not just the only veteran?
- Will Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier reach their potential after years of being just "young phenoms"?
- Do Juan Pierre and Blake DeWitt have the stones to be satisfied with the backup positions that their current S.T. teammates would kill for?
- Can Joe Torre manage without thinking of material for his next book?
- Will the Dodgers actually do well in their interleague matchups since they're playing the AL West for both interleague and S.P. matchups?
- Can Matt Kemp and 3B coach Larry Bowa agree on what gestures mean "stop running" and "go"?
You can find all Spring Training news and highlights here during March, as well as key World Baseball Classic contests that involve your Los Angeles Dodgers.
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