However, different from years past, the Dodgers will not throw their best arms in their earliest games.
Dave Roberts said on a rainy Arizona Thursday morning that the team will go with a group of non-roster invitees on Saturday in the opener and Hyun-Jin Ryu followed by more minor leaguers on Sunday.
For some, this is upsetting. The best arms on the Dodgers will not get to see any action in the first weekend of the spring and after what feels like an eternal offseason, all fans want are their favorites.
But, look at this weekend as a different and perhaps even more exciting opportunity.