PHOENIX -- Dave Roberts' first Spring Training as a manager began Friday, when Dodgers pitchers and catchers reported to Camelback Ranch-Glendale, with the first workout scheduled for Saturday.
Despite losing Zack Greinke to division-rival Arizona, misfiring on other big-name acquisitions and having five players recovering from surgery, management is confident the club is positioned for a strong run at an unprecedented fourth consecutive division title and beyond.
Key additions include starting pitchers Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda and reborn reliever Joe Blanton. Along with Greinke, contributors from last year that won't be back include Jimmy Rollins, Juan Nicasio and Joel Peralta.