After watching sessions of live batting practice from Dodgers pitchers Scott Kazmir and Hyun-Jin Ryu, pitching coach Rick Honeycutt pronounced himself pleased with the progress of both men, each of whom is competing for a spot in the starting rotation.
Neither Kazmir nor Ryu is guaranteed a spot on the opening day roster, though Kazmir appears a logical choice for one of the two openings on the starting staff. Both are trying to clear physical hurdles this spring: Kazmir is trying to synchronize his delivery after being upended by back and neck issues last season, while Ryu is looking to prove his surgically repaired left shoulder can last the season.