Don Mattingly, third time's a charm?
The third-year Dodgers manager likely needs to guide his club to their first playoff appearance since 2009 in order to keep his job.
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Matt Kemp, shouldering the load
Kemp began last season with the highest of hopes, but after a year dashed by numerous injuries the All-Star center fielder hopes simply for a return to health in 2013.
Hyun-jin Ryu, the start of something
Hyun-jin Ryu went about his business this spring and will start tonight in preparation for his major league regular season debut next Tuesday night.
Hanley Ramirez, the best player on the field?
Manager Don Mattingly has high expectations of his shortstop, who will miss several weeks with a thumb injury.
Chad Billingsley, nailing the comeback
Billingsley heads into 2013 with a healthy arm, but a minor finger problem may slightly delay the opening to his season.
Carl Crawford, still a question mark in LF
Crawford has 5 years and $102.5M left on his contract as he joins a very well-compensated Dodger outfield
Tony Gwynn, on the outside looking in
After most of the past two years as the club's fourth outfielder, Gwynn has a tough road ahead of him to get back to the majors with the Dodgers.
Stephen Fife, on the radar
Stephen Fife is currently ninth on the Dodgers' starting pitching depth chart, but don't count him out for another big league stint in 2013.
Nick Punto, the shredder
With Hanley Ramirez's injury, Nick Punto may see more playing time than some would have predicted.
Josh Beckett, odd man in
"We've done a good job of putting some depth pieces together, but now it just comes down to working hard during spring training and the starters going out and doing their jobs," said Beckett on the first day of camp at Camelback Ranch.
Dee Gordon, working his way back to Los Angeles
While the Dodgers say Dee Gordon is part of their future, his 2013 address appears to be Albuquerque unless Hanley Ramirez's thumb becomes a problem
Tim Federowicz, solidly at number two
On a team filled with veterans, rookie Tim Federowicz has the inside track to be the backup catcher
Yasiel Puig, best spring training ever
Yasiel Puig went from why, to what, to who, to wow in a short span of months but does his electrifying spring equate to playing in Dodger Stadium in April?
Alfredo Amezaga, one more utility player?
With Hairston, Schumaker, Punto and Uribe already likely to be on the Opening Day roster, do the Dodgers have space for Alfredo Amezaga?
Chris Withrow, on the lookout with new role
After spending most of the last four seasons in Double-A Chattanooga, a move to the bullpen may help Chris Withrow advance.
Skip Schumaker, the middle man
The Dodgers' new acquisition from St. Louis figures to play quite a bit at second base and center field, with some time in the other outfield spots mixed in.
Shawn Tolleson, fighting for a spot
The Dodgers tried to option Shawn Tolleson three separate times in 2012, but each time he ended up remaining with the team. Will he remain with the big club on the opening day roster in 2013?
Chris Capuano, the sixth starter
Chris Capuano has continued to prepare for a starting role though the Dodgers might not have a rotation spot. But will his ability to work out of the bullpen keep him in Dodger blue this season?
Ted Lilly, facing an uphill battle
Ted Lilly has had a hard time returning to the mound in spring training, after rehabbing from offseason shoulder surgery. Will it cost him a chance at one of the five starting rotation spots on the Dodgers?
Jeremy Moore taking advantage of opportunity
Non-roster utility man Brian Barden has played all over the field this spring and topped that with 12 hits in his first 20 at-bats of spring.
Brian Barden, Mr. 550
Non-roster utility man Brian Barden has played all over the field this spring and topped that with 11 hits in his first 20 at-bats of spring.
Mark Lowe, and leverage
The Dodgers have had a non-roster pitcher make the team every year since 2002. Mark Lowe is one of three candidates with a shot to do the same in 2013.
Josh Wall, making the jump
After his first taste of major league action in 2012, Wall is determined to make it back to the Dodgers in 2013.
Next 2013 Dodger profile Ronald Belisario
Belisario looks to continue is solid work in the Dodger bullpen
Juan Uribe, one more try
After two of the worst seasons in Dodgers history, will Uribe get a third chance for his charm?
J.P. Howell, the southpaw
Two years removed from his shoulder surgery, Howell put up a stellar second half in 2012 for Tampa Bay. Can the free agent acquisition do the same in Los Angeles in 2013?
