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Knapp gives notes on Dodgers' young arms

Julio Urias is the marquee name and Jose De Leon has earned plenty of acclaim, but there's quality throughout the pipeline, with the organization's Draft focus always overwhelmingly on arms.

"I can't be more excited, and not just with the pitchers in Major League camp, but the state of our Minor League pitching as well," said organization pitching coordinator Rick Knapp. "It's an exciting time to be me."

Knapp has been involved in the progress of each. Here's how he sizes them up:

Urias: "He got a wake-up call struggling at Triple-A last year and learned he has to pitch on the plate more.