Dodgers News | Rumors: Team Wins Spring Opener, Anderson Has Surgery And More

Staff Writer 03/03/2016

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The Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off their Spring Training season by defeated the Chicago White Sox by the final score of 6-1. That wasn’t all that happened today, though. Besides that, Brett Anderson had surgery on his back, Baseball Prospectus released their Top 10 Dodgers Prospects, and more! It was a busy day as far as the team is concerned, but it’s time for today’s Dodgers Credits!

Dodgers Nation

Clayton Kershaw got the win as Los Angeles downed Chicago, 6-1, to open Spring Training.
According to manager Dave Roberts, the team plans on shifting more in 2016.
Left-hander Brett Anderson had back surgery that’ll keep him out three to five months.
Baseball Prospectus released their list of the Top 10 Dodgers Prospects, and it was great.
Los Angeles is one of three teams that is reportedly still in on Cuban prospect Lazarito Armenteros.
Our own Jeremy Evans ponders what, exactly, can baseball expect from shortstop Corey Seager?
Left-hander Julio Urias came in ranked #43 on Sports Illustrated’s MLB Trade Value list.
Zack Greinke was one of baseball’s most overpaid free agents, and Los Angeles benefited.

Dodgers Local | Blogs

A new 2016 Profile is out and this one has to do with catcher Austin Barnes. [True Blue LA]
Joc Pederson’s new swing, for better or worse, shifts more towards the simple side. [Dodgers Digest]
The team discussed the direction they will go after Brett Anderson’s surgery. [Dodger Insider]

Dodgers National

Clayton Kershaw has been ‘really impressed’ with Yasiel Puig this spring. [CBS Sports]
Jeremy Dorn writes that Los Angeles should avoid Bryce Harper in 2016. [Today’s Knuckleball]
Alex Wood and the road to self-recovery is a story that is out there. [FanGraphs]

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