Los Angeles Dodgers
Glaring need(s): Starting rotation
Do you guys care about the PECOTA predictions? Whether you do or you don’t, the predictions for the Los Angeles Dodgers have the team taking another National West title.
While PECOTA just creates pressure for teams, there is a lot of evidentiary support.
The re-signing of Justin Turner, Corey Seager being Corey Seager, Clayton Kershaw simply existing and Yasiel Puig finally getting his attitude under control are a few key notes that will add to the team’s success this season. Chase Utley was also recently re-signed to boost the team’s confidence.
The question for this team is who will be the fifth starter?
So far, that job can go to Scott Kazmir, Brandon McCarthy, Hyun-Jin Ryu, Ross Stripling or Alex Wood.
Between most of the injuries in the rotation, it looks like the arrow could be going towards Stripling. Let’s just hope Dave Roberts keeps him in long enough to prove himself this time.