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  • From left, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre, pitcher Kuo Ho... (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

    From left, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre, pitcher Kuo Hong-chih, infielder Hu Chin-lung, and infielder James Loney(notes) give thumbs-up signs after a press conference in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, March 11, 2010. The Dodgers arrived in Taiwan earlier in the day for a series of three exhibition games against Taiwan's all-star players.

    March 11, 2010
  • Manager Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks at a press c... (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

    Manager Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks at a press conference after arriving in Taiwan for a series of three exhibition games against Taiwan's all-star players in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, March 11, 2010.

    March 11, 2010
  • Manager Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers gives a thumbs-up a... (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

    Manager Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers gives a thumbs-up after a press conference in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, March 11, 2010. Torre and the Dodgers arrived in Taiwan on Thursday for a series of three exhibition games against Taiwan's all-star players.

    March 11, 2010
  • Infielder James Loney(notes) of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks a... (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

    Infielder James Loney(notes) of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks at a press conference after arriving in Taiwan for a series of three exhibition games against Taiwan all-star players in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, March 11, 2010.

    March 11, 2010
  • Manager Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers, right, gives a jer... (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

    Manager Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers, right, gives a jersey to Taiwanese Minister of Sports Affairs Council Tai Hsai-ling at a press conference after arriving in Taiwan for a series of three exhibition games against Taiwan's all-star players in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, March 11, 2010.

    March 11, 2010
  • Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre, center, receives a bouque... (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

    Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre, center, receives a bouquet of flowers as leftfielder Manny Ramirez(notes), right, looks on upon the team's arrival for a series of three exhibition games against Taiwan's all-star players in Taoyuan, Taiwan, Thursday, March 11, 2010.

    March 11, 2010
  • Los Angeles Dodgers leftfielder Manny Ramirez(notes) arrives at ... (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

    Los Angeles Dodgers leftfielder Manny Ramirez(notes) arrives at Taoyuan airport, Taiwan, for a series of three exhibition games against Taiwan's all-star players, Thursday, March 11, 2010.

    March 11, 2010
  • In this Feb. 27, 2010 photo, Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach D... (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

    In this Feb. 27, 2010 photo, Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly poses during photo day at the baseball team's spring training facility in Glendale, Ariz. On his first day as Dodgers interim manager, Mattingly said Wednesday, March 10, that the team has made overtures about him eventually becoming Joe Torre's permanent replacement.

    March 10, 2010
  • In this Feb. 22, 2010, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers hitting c... (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

    In this Feb. 22, 2010, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly, right, works with Reed Johnson(notes) in the batting cage during baseball spring training in Glendale, Ariz. On his first day as Dodgers interim manager, Mattingly said Wednesday, March 10, that the team has made overtures about him eventually becoming Joe Torre's permanent replacement.

    March 10, 2010
  • FILE - A March 18, 1961, file photo shows Los Angeles Dodgers ce... (AP Photo/File)

    FILE - A March 18, 1961, file photo shows Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Willie Davis. Burbank, Calif., police reported Tuesday, March 9, 2010, that Davis was found dead in his Burbank home at the age of 69.

    March 9, 2010
  • FILE - In this May 2, 1964, file photo,  San Francisco Giants... (AP Photo/Ed Widdis, File)

    FILE - In this May 2, 1964, file photo, San Francisco Giants' center fielder Willie Mays, center, playing first base for the first time in his major league career tags out Los Angeles Dodgers' Willie Davis on a third inning pick-off play during a baseball game in Los Angeles. Burbank, Calif., police reported Tuesday, March 9, 2010, that Davis was found dead in his Burbank, Calif., home. He was 69.

    March 9, 2010
  • Seven-year-old Jack Pomeranz, left, of San Francisco watches the... (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

    Seven-year-old Jack Pomeranz, left, of San Francisco watches the San Francisco Giants take batting practice before their spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Scottsdale, Ariz., Monday, March 8, 2010.

    March 8, 2010
  • San Francisco Giants second baseman Juan Uribe(notes) loses his ... (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

    San Francisco Giants second baseman Juan Uribe(notes) loses his footing after stopping a ground ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers' A.J. Ellis(notes) during their spring training game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Monday, March 8, 2010. Uribe was able to make the throw to first base for the out.

    March 8, 2010
  • San Francisco Giants' John Bowker(notes) makes his way aroun... (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

    San Francisco Giants' John Bowker(notes) makes his way around the bases after hitting a triple to right field off Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw(notes) during the fourth inning of their spring training game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Monday, March 8, 2010.

    March 8, 2010
  • San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Barry Zito(notes) winds up... (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

    San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Barry Zito(notes) winds up to throw against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning of their spring training game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Monday, March 8, 2010.

    March 8, 2010
  • Dodgers flying high (and flying home) after 11-1 victory in Taiwan Dodgers Thoughts | ESPN Los Angeles With a latenight freelance assignment to work on and a link to an online feed from Taiwan, I was primed to watch my first full Dodger game of the year. And would that they could all be this much fun in 2010 ... With Manny Ramirez, James Loney and prodigal son Chin-Lung Hu each getting three hits, the Dodger Globetrotters routed the Chinese Professional Baseball League All-Stars, 11-1. The 22-year-old Trayvon Robinson scored three runs, the third on a towering ninth-inning homer to dead center field. Xavier Paul and Michael Restovich had two hits, and Lucas May and Angel Berroa each had boomi...
  • Dodgers lose to Arizona, 7-3 Los Angeles Times Chad Billingsley pitches well, Eric Gagne pitches terribly and Blake DeWitt homers in Dodgers' exhibition loss at Tucson. Arizona Diamondbacks 7, Dodgers 3 >>> Tucson
  • Billingsley strong in Dodgers' loss Riverside Press-Enterprise
  • The happiest team on Earth Dodgers Thoughts | ESPN Los Angeles Express Newspapers/Getty Images Meadowlark LemonSo in the comments this afternoon, I started thinking about what it would be like if the Dodgers made this roadshow they're currently on in Taiwan a permanent thing. I don't mean an overseas trip every year. I mean turning the Dodgers into a modern-day baseball version of the Harlem Globetrotters – the L.A. Dodgers Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings –  crossing the globe on a 200-game roadtrip. Dodgers vs. CPBL All-Stars, 10:07 p.m. Trayvon Robinson, RF Jamey Carroll, SS Manny Ramirez, DH James Loney, 1B Ronnie Belliard, 3B Xavi...
  • Bullet train bullet points Dodgers Thoughts | ESPN Los Angeles Between the last game and the next, here are some notes ... Josh Rawitch is writing about snakes on a bullet train at Inside the Dodgers. It's looking mighty sketchy for Eric Gagne. Tony Jackson of ESPNLosAngeles.com has an update. While allowing five baserunners in three scoreless innings, Chad Billingsley got some work in on his developing changeup, notes Dylan Hernandez of the Times. The Dodgers' goodwill  mission couldn't be better timed considering the current baseball crisis in Taiwan, writes Steve Henson of Yahoo! Sports. See Dodger ticket prices go from the sublime to the ridiculo...
  • Dodgers' Blake DeWitt is leaving no questions about his hitting Los Angeles Times Chad Billingsley continues to work on making a changeup part of his arsenal. Manager Joe Torre has made it clear that Blake DeWitt's play at second base will determine whether the converted third baseman makes the Dodgers' opening day roster.
  • 2 Up, 2 Down – Catcher Edition Fantasy Baseball Cafe Welcome back as the Cafe kicks off the Fourth Annual Two Up, Two Down series. If you’re new to the series, what we attempt to do is profile two players at each position who we feel are being undervalued and will exceed expectations, and two more who are being overvalued and will disappoint and frustrate [...]
  • The Fantasy Man - American League East Questions Fantasy Baseball Express I was hoping to get a guy in here to do some American League analysis but no such luck so far and I can't let Chris the NL King have all the fun. So for now, I'll try to throw down some AL Only League knowledge and try to keep up with Chris' pace.American League EastNew York Yankees- Is Brett Gardner going to play Full-time?- Who will bat second in the lineup? Nick Johnson or Curtis Granderson?- Is Derek Jeter in a decline?- 5th Spot.... Joba Chamberlain or Phil Hughes?Thoughts: I would expect Gardner to get a minimum of 450 AB assuming he can hit consistently enough and by consistently, I me...
  • NL King - National League West Key Fantasy Questions Fantasy Baseball Express Arizona Diamondbacks:- Is Brandon Webb past his injury problems and ready to become an ace again?- Will going to the NL help Edwin Jackson take the next step?- Will Miguel Montero establish himself as one of the better NL catchers this year?- Will Chris B. Young, Connor Jackson & Kelly Johnson rebound?- Is the real Stephen Drew the 2009 version or the 2008 version?- Is Mark Reynolds steals for real and will he hit above .250?Colorado Rockies:- Will Jorge De la Rosa show that 2009 was not fluke?- Is Jeff Francis a good cheap flyer after missing most of the last 2 seasons?- Can Chris Ianetta...
  • NL King - National League Central Key Fantasy Questions Fantasy Baseball Express Chicago Cubs:- How long will Ted Lilly be out?- Is Randy Wells really reliable depth starter?- Can Carlos Marmol hold the closers job for the whole year?- Can Aramis Ramirez play 140 games?- Can Alfonso Soriano find that old magic?Cincinnati Reds:- Can you rely on Aaron Harang & bronson Arroyo?- Will Aroldis Chapman make the team?- Is this the year Johnny Cueto takes the big step?- Can Jay Bruce give you strong power numbers but hitting above .260?- Who is the starting LF of Chris Heisey, Todd Frazier, Wladimir Balentien, or Josh Anderson?- Can Drew Stubbs provide nice numbers across the b...
  • Rockies' Fowler, Seth Smith undervalued in fantasy ESPN ...season (despite missing time because of a knee injury), it's obvious that the immediate returns for fantasy players have come in the steals department. He went 20-for-28 on the basepaths at Double...
  • Big Board: Baseball Yahoo! Sports A thyroid condition hurts not only Jose Reyes' place on the latest Big Board, but teammate Jason Bay's, too.