Dodgers Announce 2010 Minicamp Participants

Ken Gurnick provides the list of this years minicamp participants, as well as some history as we head into the third year of the program.


Aaron Miller/LHP - 2010 is too soon. 2011 he should compete for a spot in the rotation.
Armando Zerpa/LHP - He was acquired in the Rule 5 draft and will be trying win the role of left handed setup man. 10% chance of making the 2010 team.
Brent Leach/LHP - He showed some glimpses of a big leaguer in 2009, but I don't think we will see him unless some injury or depth issues arise.
Carlos Monasterios/RHP - Another rule five pitcher who has a lot of impressing to do in order to win a bullpen job, or any job for that matter. He has a chance of being this years Ronald Belisario.
Chris Withrow/RHP - Don't expect to see him in 2010, but this kid could be huge.
Ethan Martin/RHP - This kid is at least two or three years away, but you gotta start somewhere.
Javy Guerra/RHP- He doesn't have a shot to see anytime in the majors this season.
John Ely/RHP - He was acquired in the Juan Pierre trade, and I could see him contending for the fifth spot in the starting rotation.
Jon Link/RHP -He was the other piece in the Juan Pierre trade, we will eventually see him in 2010.
Josh Lindblom/RHP - Had a great showing in camp in 2009, could this be his year? Unless he makes the rotation as the Dodgers fifth starter, expect him to open the year starting in the AAA Isotopes rotation.
Kenley Jansen/RHP - The converted catcher has no shot at the reaching the majors in 2010.
Travis Schlichting/RHP -Health bring the most concerns, lost most of 2009 to arm problems but is now healthy and ready to make his case for a spot in the bullpen.

A.J. Ellis/C - He should be the backup catcher to Russell Martin in 2010.
Lucas May/C- Too early for May as he continues to make his case as a future catcher.
Russell Mitchell/INF- This guy had a great second half, and then put up huge numbers in the AFL.
Ivan DeJesus/INF - If the leg is better and he can stay healthy he should get a callup.
Dee Gordon/INF - He is the Dodgers number one top prospect, and for plenty of reasons.
Andrew Lambo/OF - Second time in camp for Lambo, he has yet to prove anything to the people that matter.
Trayvon Robinson/OF - He is quickly building credibility and working up the ranks, I'll be shocked if we don't see him in some capacity this year.
Kyle Russell/OF - Zero chance in 2010.