As the Dodgers fill out their final 25-man roster to open the season, their are many key decisions to make. That includes the fifth starter, the bullpen, and the bench. Here are my recommendations:
Juan Castro: He's very versatile in the infield, and can provide a solid and dependable glove when needed.
Doug Mientkiewicz: He can play both infield and outfield, and has a gold-glove to back up his sudden hitting emergence.
James McDonald: Already a lock for the rotation, he should be a temporary starter until someone else appears on the market. That said, he could use the starts and will let the team see what he has to offer at the beginning of the season.
Ronald Belisario: He can complement hard-throwing Jonathan Broxton and Guillermo Mota, and even substitute them when tired. A lively fastball makes him smart money to make the club.
Jeff Weaver: A past-his-prime pitcher can be this year's Chan-Ho Park, brief starting stints and all. His checkered past is the only thing keeping him from being a lock for the 'pen.
Shawn Estes: While the ship has sailed on Estes making the team, he deserves to at least be in a situational lefty role for lack of anyone more qualified.
Dark Horses who deserve a look:
Blake DeWitt: Still too young to be depended on, DeWitt needs innings and can only get them in Triple-A.
Chin-lung Hu: A highly touted prospect that has become nothing more, he needs to improve his bat before he can play in the majors.
Eric Threets: Is only on this list because he is one of the few lefties remaining.
Claudio Vargas: Vargas was nothing if not sturdy and dependable, and could even become long-reliever #2 if given the chance.
Ramon Troncoso: A human stock market, Troncoso has been nothing but high's and low's during his career.
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