Like the Reds, the Dodgers in 2011 represent one of the few truly balanced teams in the National League.  Though GM Ned Colletti has made some questionable moves since becoming the GM in 2005 (i.e. Carlos Santana for Casey Blake), he's been particularly hamstrung with the pending divorce between team owner(s) Frank and Jamie McCourt.  As go the divorce proceedings, so go the Dodgers.  Still, they enter 2011 with a team ready to contend for the NL West title with an outside shot at an extended playoff run.  Their manager has an 0-1 record at the MLB level and a roster he'd have a hard time screwing up.  So with that, let's kick off this preview with a Roger Kahn classic.

NOTE: Not actually Roger Kahn.

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