101.   Eric Gagne and Carlos Perez understand Ramon Martinez is the heavy favorite to win the fifth spot in the starting rotation of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

102.   Even after a third consecutive dismal start, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Jim Tracy backed Omar Daal by stating the left-hander would remain in the starting rotation.

103.   Estes had been in danger of losing his spot in the starting rotation until facing the Angels.

104.   Even more surprising is the development of another rookie, the unheralded Christian Parker, as the fifth pitcher in the starting rotation.

105.   Fenech said his clients do not want special treatment, just fair compensation for being key players in the starting rotation.

106.   Forget the battle for the fifth spot in the Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation.

107.   For once, Howe will go to spring training without numerous questions about his lineup and starting rotation.

108.   Fossum was not in the starting rotation and had little expectation of working in California.

109.   Given the injury to Kevin Brown, right-hander Andy Ashby said he hoped to join the starting rotation without having to make a rehab start.

110.   Friday he came out of retirement and out of the starting rotation.