Who are the new players in the 2007 season for the Los Angeles Dodgers (rookies or FA or traded players)?
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The new guys:Jason Schmidt (Starting Pitcher): He and the general manager have a history, so it was no surprise that he was the centerpiece of the offseason upgrading. He's a power-pitching ace who gives the Dodgers the deepest rotation in the league.
Juan Pierre (Center Field): Considering they already had a top leadoff hitter in Furcal, Pierre's signing was curious and expensive. That said, he works hard and plays every day. His on-base percentage and throwing arm are a little weak, but he has a World Series ring.
Luis Gonzalez (Left Field): He's not exactly Manny Ramirez or Vernon Wells, but he'll take over left field and the Dodgers hope there's still some baseball left in him. Last year, he was a doubles machine and he'll be a welcome addition to the clubhouse.
Randy Wolf (Starting Pitcher): When he was healthy he was a top lefty, but that was a Tommy John elbow reconstruction operation ago, and there's still something to prove based on an ERA above 5.00.
Mike Liebertha (Backup Catcher)l: Like Wolf, he was a key player for the Phillies when he was healthy. As a backup, he'll be asked to mentor Martin and won't be wearing out his brittle body.
Rookies that could see time in the bigs:
3B Andy LaRoche: He was good enough at Triple-A last year to be considered for a third-base platoon with Betemit. He's coming off surgery on his non-throwing shoulder and he's not known for his defense.
LHP Greg Miller: He was once neck-and-neck with Edwin Jackson for top Dodgers pitching prospect, but that was before multiple shoulder surgeries. He's now a sidearming reliever who struggled with his control last year, but some feel he's a darkhorse shot to break with the club.
LHP Scott Elbert: He won't be making the club out of Spring Training, but his invitation will allow him a taste of the big-league life while giving the Major League staff its first look at a lefty who's now considered the best starting pitching prospect in the organization.
RHP Jonathan Meloan: Since being moved to the bullpen, he's become another Broxton. He was dominant at three levels last year and with three years of college under his belt, he could arrive quickly.
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