Dodgers notes: Manny Ramirez to get two at-bats in Cactus League finale

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Manny Ramirez will get two at-bats today in the Dodgers’ Cactus League finale against the San Francisco Giants. Opening day starter Hiroki Kuroda will pitch for the last time this spring.

Starting for the Giants is their version of Clayton Kershaw, 19-year-old left-hander Madison Bumgarner.

Most of the Dodgers regulars are already back in Los Angeles or on their way.

Manager Joe Torre said he wants to field his opening-day lineup on Thursday when the Dodgers face the Angels at Dodger Stadium. Russell Martin still has the flu and might have to be held out.

Reserve catcher Danny Ardoin cleared waivers and was outrighted to triple-A Albuquerque. He has the right to decline the assignment.

Here’s the Dodgers’ lineup today:
Juan Pierre CF
Chin-lung Hu SS
Manny Ramirez LF
Doug Mientkiewicz 1B
Blake DeWitt 3B
Xavier Paul RF
A.J. Ellis C
Juan Castro 2B
Hiroki Kuroda RHP

-- Dylan Hernandez