The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the 2015 season with a roster full of new faces, but the particular collection of players is still capable of advancing to the postseason for a third consecutive year.
Trotting out the reigning National League MVP and two-time defending Cy Young Award winner tends to legitimize a team's chances, so the Dodgers will certainly benefit from having Clayton Kershaw on their side.
While trading away a slugger like Matt Kemp may dent the offense, the team has put a premium on defense with the new double-play combination of Jimmy Rollins and Howie Kendrick rounding out the infield alongside returners Adrian Gonzalez and Juan Uribe at the corners.
Last season, the Dodgers were doomed by an ineffective bullpen headlined by former closers (Brian Wilson and Chris Perez) who consistently put the "has" in has-been. This year's relief corps features a combination of wily veterans, young hopefuls and a few guys who have been brought in to see if the move to a pitcher's park like Dodger Stadium may induce some value potentially lying dormant within them.
Here's an early look at the projected 25-man roster that manager Don Mattingly will lead into battle on Opening Day 2015.
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