GLENDALE, Ariz. — The last three weeks have been eventful for the Dodgers.
Los Angeles signed five-time All-Star Freddie Freeman to a six-year deal, adding more power to an already relentless lineup. On Friday, the Dodgers made another splash, acquiring closer Craig Kimbrel from the White Sox in exchange for outfielder AJ Pollock.
On paper, the Dodgers have the most talented roster in the Majors. But as they head back to Southern California following a 10-2 loss to the Giants on Saturday, they know the real grind is still ahead of them.
Here are three thoughts from Dodgers camp. The team will start the Freeway Series against the Angels on Sunday at Angel Stadium. They’ll open the regular season on April 8 at Coors Field against the Rockies.
Clayton Kershaw’s health
The biggest question mark for the Dodgers heading into camp was Kershaw’s health. After the future Hall of Famer missed the postseason with a forearm injury, the Dodgers weren’t sure just how much Kershaw was going to be able to give them to start the season.
Kershaw answered all of those questions immediately. The left-hander took the mound in the team’s first Cactus League game of the spring and led the team with four starts, including a strong outing on Saturday against the Giants where he struck out six over four-plus innings of work. Proving to himself that he is fully healthy was a big key for Kershaw. He accomplished that.
“No matter how you feel in the offseason, no matter how much you do to…
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