Clayton Kershaw’s balky back has to be at least a minor concern for the Dodgers, what with that whole $215 million contract … thing. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
1. Los Angeles Dodgers
Last year:92-70, first place
Projected finish:First place
What’s New:OFMike Baxter(N.Y. Mets), 2BAlex Guerrero(Cuba), RHP Dan Haren (Washington), RHP Chris Perez (Cleveland), RHPJamey Wright(Tampa Bay).
Who’s Gone:RHPRonald Belisario(White Sox), IFMark Ellis(St. Louis), RHPRicky Nolasco(Minnesota), UTSkip Schumaker(Cincinnati).
Who’s Down:LHPScott Elbert(60-day DL, recovering from Tommy John surgery), LHPOnelki Garcia(60-day DL, recovering from elbow surgery), CFMatt Kemp(15-day DL, recovering from left ankle surgery), RHPChad Billingsley(15-day DL, recovering from Tommy John surgery), RHPJosh Beckett(15-day DL, sprained right thumb), LHPClayton Kershaw(15-day DL, left teres major strain).
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