Key Player: Yasmani Grandal

Yasmani Grandal (pictured). Can he help make the Matt Kemp trade look wise?

Objective: He has flip-flopped on which side he hits better from over his career. He had a very strong walk rate and good power from the left side last year. By now, everyone knows he has soft hands and is good at framing pitches.

Subjective: Establishing trust with the Dodgers' excellent pitching staff will have to take place quickly. A lot of factors come into play and affect him with defense and offense. It could be a pivotal year for him. Let’s see how he blends with the team and what kind of rapport he develops with the pitchers.

Consensus: The jury is out.


(espn.com)