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LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers hope to spring some youthful exuberance on the Washington Nationals in the National League Division Series. Ryan Kalil Panthers Jersey .The Dodgers plan on carrying seven rookies into the playoffs, along with 10 players who have spent at least some time in the minor leagues this year when roster turnover seemed to be a daily occurrence.The Dodgers put 28 players on the disabled list this season, the most by one team in at least 30 years, providing opportunities aplenty for players in the organization.When the season ended, the Dodgers were carrying the full allotment of 40 players, and whittling it down to the necessary 25 proved to be challenging.It was probably the most challenging roster construction for the playoffs that I have ever been a part of, said Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman. I think its a testament to the depth that we have and just a number of different guys who contributed throughout the year.We feel like the group we put together is a group that matches up really well with Washington, and were excited to get going.When the NLDS starts in the nations capital Friday, Corey Seager will not only be the signature rookie on the Dodgers roster, he will be one of the teams key performers. Seager is expected to win the NL Rookie of the Year award. But he is far from the only first-year player.Other Dodgers rookies on the NLDS roster include Andrew Toles, Austin Barnes, Julio Urias, Ross Stripling, Kenta Maeda and Grant Dayton. In addition, non-rookies who spent some time in the minor leagues include Luis Avilan, Charlie Culberson, Josh Fields, Pedro Baez and Yasiel Puig.It will be a tall order for such a young Dodgers roster, but if the club showed a distinct trait this year, it is to accept and overcome challenges, especially with having to overcome injuries. If they are to beat the Nationals, they will have to do it without home-field advantage.With October baseball, its more of teams that execute that have a tendency to win more, manager Dave Roberts said. Pitching drives the postseason, but there is also that execution component, that focus component. With our guys, all year long, weve talked about playing every pitch and staying focused, and thats why, with this series coming up, I like our chances. Weve shown we can execute when we need to and focus pitch to pitch.Its not as if the Dodgers will be without veterans. Clayton Kershaw and Rich Hill will lead the pitching staff. Chase Utley, Adrian Gonzalez and Justin Turner will lead the offense. The Dodgers know a combination of steady veterans and up-and-coming youngsters is a healthy balance, but ultimately, the roster is not only about who is playing well now, but who is best capable of giving the Nationals problems.I think the environment that [Roberts] and the coaches have created, that our veteran players have created, has allowed these guys to come up from the minor leagues and be incredibly comfortable, Friedman said. That is something we expect to carry on.Roberts did not make his NLDS roster official, but he gave enough clues Tuesday to make an educated guess as to how it will look. Here is the roster that is expected to be available Friday:Starting pitchers (4): Kershaw, Hill, Maeda, Urias.Relief pitchers (7): Kenley Jansen, Joe Blanton, Baez, Stripling, Avilan, Dayton, Fields.Catchers (3): Yasmani Grandal, Carlos Ruiz, Barnes.Outfielders (6): Howie Kendrick, Joc Pederson, Josh Reddick, Puig, Toles, Andre Ethier.Infielders (5): Gonzalez, Utley, Seager, Turner, Culberson.Players who will travel with the team, but not be available to play, include Alex Wood, Rob Segedin and J.P. Howell. In the past three postseasons, Howell has been in the Dodgers bullpen, but he did not make the cut this time.Hes been a big part of what we have done this year, not just between the lines, but he has been a huge part of the success of our bullpen, with the mentorship, Friedman said of Howell. Obviously he will be with us, but he, as everybody would expect, was a total pro. But still, it was not easy. Donte Jackson Womens Jersey . The veteran safety was a starter for the Bengals from 2008-2012. He totaled 41 tackles and three interceptions while starting all but four of the 13 games he played last season. Brian Burns Panthers Jersey . On Tuesday, Ottawa placed forward Cory Conacher and defenceman Joe Corvo on waivers as trade rumours swirl around the Senators. http://www.shoppanthersonline.us/panthers-dj-moore-blue-jersey/ . But when it comes to determining if Raymond will find a place on the Leafs roster when training camp concludes in a week, well, that decision will ultimately fall to the head coach. MINNEAPOLIS -- The most poignant moment in Kevin Garnetts retirement video comes when he looks toward the Target Center rafters, uttering Man, almost in disbelief that a 21-year career was finally coming to an end.We going to be all right, man, he says. I dont expect this to be easy. But so far so good.Garnett may have been talking to the Minnesota pups he spent the last season and a half mentoring. He may have been talking to his adoring fan base. And he may have been talking to himself as he braces for a life that doesnt revolve around basketball for the first time since he was a little boy.Three days after Garnett made his big announcement, the Timberwolves gathered to open a season full of promise and sounded determined to carry his fiery torch forward.Hes a Hall of Famer, been in the league so long, forward Andrew Wiggins said Monday, a day before the opening of training camp. He came back to mentor us players. No one else is here to do that for us. Now weve got to go out on our own. The Wolves are moving forward with a roster that includes nine players with three years or less of experience. The late Flip Saunders brought Garnett back in a trade with Brooklyn in February 2015 because the team was so young and needed some veteran leadership. They gravitated to his charismatic approach and incredible understanding of the game, but have grown tired of having their struggles justified by their lack of experience.When KG retired, I was like, `Its time for us to step up and start winning some games, forward Shabazz Muhammad said. Thats the same thing KG would say. The `young thing is getting kind of old for us.Garnett announced his retirement on Friday, and it is entirely possible he wont be heard from publicly for quite some time. He once said he would disappear from the spotlight after he left and that those looking for him would have to start combing YMCA pickup games in Malibu. The Timberwolves hope he will remain in the fold in some capacity, at least long enough for them to honor him as the greatest player in franchise history.Theres usually a point where when a player does finish up, he takes a step back, gathers himself and then you move forrward from there, new coach Tom Thibodeau said. Curtis Samuel Womens Jersey. Whatever he decides to do, Im sure he will be a great success at it because of the drive that he has, who he is as a person, his intelligence.His No. 21 jersey will one day hang in the Target Center rafters, right next to the No. 2 of his close friend Malik Sealy, who died in a car accident 16 years ago. When that happens may be up to him.I would hope that there is something that he would want to do with us so that we can recognize him for the wonderful career he had and our appreciation for him, owner Glen Taylor told The Associated Press. Thats something we can do before the start of the season and work that out. Im looking forward to doing that, but I think its yet to come up in our discussions.These are sensitive times in the relationship between the franchise and the icon. Tension surrounded the negotiation of Garnetts buyout -- the same arrangement Tim Duncan secured with the Spurs this summer. It was the product of Garnetts lack of trust in Taylor, which originated from a bitter parting when the Wolves traded Garnett to the Celtics in 2007.Saunders was able to rebuild the bridge and orchestrate what appeared to be a fairy tale ending to Garnetts career. Garnett had hoped to own a piece of the Wolves and wield influence over the franchises major basketball decisions.But the Wolves had to move forward after Saunders died last October, and after Taylor brought in two minority partners this summer, the odds of Garnett one day joining the ownership group were dramatically reduced.In a potentially positive sign, Garnetts goodbye video featured him walking alone in an empty Target Center and closed with a picture of his black Timberwolves jersey. And everyone in the franchise hopes that this time around the sides will finish on good terms.I always told him when the season was coming to an end that he could leave on his own terms and that no matter what I will always be his little brother, Karl-Anthony Towns said. I told him whatever he decides, Im always for him. Wholeslae Jerseys NFL Jerseys Cheap Wholesale NBA Jerseys Cheap NHL Jerseys Cheap MLB Jerseys Wholesale Soccer Jerseys Cheap College Jerseys Cheap Football Jerseys Cheap Basketball Jerseys Cheap Baseball Jerseys ' ' '
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