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There is so much in store for the team of LA Dodgers. In fact, they have a ton of good young players that will make up the face of this team into the next decade. And if Dodgers add a piece or two this winter and get back some players that were not healthy in 2007 they might be the favorite in the National League West. Unfortunately, the 2007 team had trouble scoring runs (735, 10th in runs scored in the National League) and did not hit a lot of home runs (129, 15th in the NL), and the defense was also very shaky (114 errors, third most in the NL). However, the pitching staff, even with a lot of people out at times during the season, kept the team afloat and produced the 82-80 record.

The Dodgers had a 4.20 team ERA, sixth best in the National League. The bullpen was pretty good (3.82 ERA), while the starters struggled to stay strong most of the season. Jason Schmidt was signed to a huge deal last winter, but he started only six games before having to have shoulder surgery. Schmidt is scheduled to start throwing in November and the Dodgers hope Schmidt will be back to lead the rotation next spring. During Schmidt’s absence, Brad Penny became the Dodgers’ ace with a 16-4 record in 33 starts. Derek Lowe was also effective, with a 12-14 record in 32 starts and posted a 3.88 ERA. The team put young Chad Billingsley in the rotation, after Schmidt got hurt, and he was very solid going 12-5 overall and 8-5 as a starter with a 3.38 ERA. If Jason Schmidt returns, he will join Billingsley, Lowe, Penny, and to form a dangerous foursome at the top of the rotation. Randy Wolf got hurt and missed the last third of the season, and he’s a free agent and might not return. David Wells signed with the Dodgers late and went 4-1 in seven starts, but who knows if he’ll be back at his age.

Furthermore, the fantastic team got Esteban Loaiza late in the season from Oakland and he’s got another year left on his contract, so Loaiza might have the inside track on the fifth starter’s job. LA’s top prodigy, Clayton Kershaw, is not ready yet and might be a year away.

The bullpen is very deep, with Takashi Saito leading the way with 39 saves and a 1.80 ERA from the 2007 season. He’ll be 38 years old next year, so the team needs to make sure there are other options in case he gets old really fast. Jonathan Broxton is probably the heir apparent anyway. The hard-throwing Georgian had 32 holds in the setup role last season and throws gas. Like Broxton, Joe Beimel pitched in 83 games and was effective (16 holds and a 3.88 ERA). Scott Proctor came over the Yankees for Wilson Betemit and will probably have a larger role next season, especially with Rudy Seanez (3.79 ERA in 73 games) eligible for free agency (again!). Chin-Hui Tsao, D.J. Houlton, Jonathan Meloan, and Eric Hull will be the other candidates for the bullpen next spring.

The LA Dodgers lineup is kind of bizarre. It has decent speed (Juan Pierre with 64, Rafael Furcal with 25 steals), but there are not many power hitters (Jeff Kent led the team with 20 in 2007). So expect the main priority this winter to be finding an additional bat that can hit the ball out of the ballpark.

Los Angeles have to figure out what to do with Nomar Garciaparra, who moved from first to third and started 41 games there. Garciaparra hit .283 overall with 7 homers and 59 RBI. Will he play third again, or will the team insert Adam LaRoche’s little brother Andy, or will they go pursue a big-name third baseman (Aramis Ramirez or A-Rod?)?

Moreover, there could also be a change made at second, where Jeff Kent’s act is getting old once again. Kent mouthing off late in the season did nothing to help his case, and he’s just getting older (40 next season) and not as dangerous (only 20 home runs).

Los Angeles also has a star behind the plate in Russell Martin, who hit .293 with 19 home runs, 87 RBI, 19 stolen bases, and a .387 OBP. Martin is also outstanding behind the plate and is already becoming the leader of this team. With Mike Lieberthal a free agent, the Dodgers will be in the market for a backup for Martin this season.

So the Dodgers team has perhaps one of the best nucleuses in the game, with a good mixture of gifted veterans, outstanding young players, and great pitching. The team will surely be a wining team for the next season.

So be prepared for the excitement that LA Dodgers brings!

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