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Los Angeles Dodgers 2015 Position Preview: Starting Pitchers

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Los Angeles Dodgers 2015 Position Preview: Starting Pitchers

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After winning the NL West last season, the Los Angeles Dodgers fell in the NLDS to the St. Louis Cardinals. In order to reach the World Series, the Dodgers will need to have a great season from their starting rotation. Here is a preview of the Dodgers' 2015 starting rotation.

5. Brett Anderson (LHP)

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5. Brett Anderson (LHP)

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Last season with the Colorado Rockies, Brett Anderson started only eight games and went 1-3 with a 2.91 ERA.

4. Brandon McCarthy (RHP)

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4. Brandon McCarthy (RHP)

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Last season with the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees, Brandon McCarthy went 10-15 with an ERA of over 2.89 in 32 starts.

3. Hyun-Jin Ryu (LHP)

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3. Hyun-Jin Ryu (LHP)

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In 2014, Hyun-Jin Ryu went 14-7 with a 3.38 ERA in 26 starts.

2. Zack Greinke

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2. Zack Greinke

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In his second-season with Dodgers, Zack Greinke was an All-Star and went 17-8 with a 2.71 ERA in 32 starts.

1. Clayton Kershaw (LHP)

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1. Clayton Kershaw (LHP)

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Clayton Kershaw's 2014 campaign was the best in his seven MLB seasons. Kershaw was the 2014 NL Cy Young Award winner and the 2014 NL MVP after going 21-3 with a 1.77 ERA in 27 starts.

Brian Kalchik is a Houston Texans writer and featured writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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