How the 2014 Dodgers were built

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Dodgers center fielder Yasiel Puig is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Angels during a game in Anaheim last season. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

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Few baseball players in the Major Leagues have made as big of a splash in their rookie season as Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig. After signing a 7-year deal in 2012, Puig made his debut a year later. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

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From August 2012 to June 2013, Puig spent his time in the Minor Leagues. In 2012, he played for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

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Puig signs baseballs before his Major League debut against San Diego Padres in June 3, 2013. His much-awaited debut did not disappoint, as Puig hit 2-for-4. (Harry How / Getty Images)

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His second game was even better than the first. Puig hit two home runs and a double, driving in five runs. (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

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Puig became an instant sensation, winning back-to-back National League Player of the Month in his first two months in the Major League. By July, he was a star for the Dodgers, juggling baseballs with soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo before the game against the New York Yankees. (Susannah Kay / Los Angeles Times)

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Puig’s stellar rookie season was a big factor into the Dodgers clinching the NL West title in 2013. Puig celebrates with his teammates after clinching the division against Arizona on September 19. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

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Despite missing out on winning the National League Rookie of the Year, Puig carried his great rookie season deep into October. In 10 games during the postseason, Puig hit .333 and drove in four runs. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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Puig shows his frustration after being outed on a double playin the bottom of the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in game 4 of the NLCS. The Dodgers’ hopes of reaching the World Series for the first time since 1998 was dashed as the Cardinals won the series, 4-2. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

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Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig signs autographs before the 2014 MLB All-Star Game in Minneapolis on July 15, 2014. (Craig Lassig / EPA)

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Yasiel Puig looks on during batting practice for the 2014 MLB All-Star Game in Minneapolis on July 15, 2014. (Paul Sancya / Associated Press)

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Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig tries to make a catch on a run-scoring triple hit by the Angels’ Mike Trout during the first inning of the 2014 MLB All-Star Game in Minneapolis on July 15. (John G. Mabanglo / EPA)

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Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig puts on his batting gloves in the dugout during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 10, 2015.

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Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig hits a double against the San Diego Padres on April 7, 2015.

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Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig hits a solo home run during a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on April 12.

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By Times staff

Oct. 1, 2014 1:15 PM PT

A look at how the 2014 Dodgers roster came together:

BATTERS

PLAYER; AGE; SEASONS; CONTRACT; HOW ACQUIRED

Darwin Barney; 28; 5; 1 yr/$2.3M; Acquired July 28 from Cubs for Jonathan Martinez.

Drew Butera; 31; 5; 1 yr/$700,000; Acquired in 2013 from Minnesota for Miguel Sulbaran.

Carl Crawford; 33; 13; 7 yrs/$142M (2011-17); Acquired in 2012 from Red Sox along with Josh Beckett, Adrian Gonzalez and Nick Punto for James Loney, Jerry Sands and three others.

A.J. Ellis; 33; 7; 1 yr/$3.3M; Amateur draft, 18th round, 2003.

Andre Ethier; 32; 9; 6 yrs/$95.95M (2012-17); Acquired from A’s for Milton Bradley before 2006 season.

Tim Federowicz; 27; 4; 1 yr/$500,000; Acquired from Red Sox in a three-team trade in 2011 along with Stephen Fife for Trayvon Robinson.

Adrian Gonzalez; 32; 11; 7 yrs/$154M (2012-18); Acquired in 2012 from Red Sox along with Josh Beckett, Carl Crawford and Nick Punto for James Loney, Jerry Sands and three others.

Dee Gordon; 26; 4; 1 yr/$515,000; Amateur draft, fourth round, 2008.

Matt Kemp; 31; 10; 8 yrs/$160M (2012-19); Amateur draft, sixth round, 2003.

Yasiel Puig; 23; 2; 7 yrs/$42M (2012-18); Signed as a free agent in 2012.

Hanley Ramirez; 30; 10; 6 yrs/$70M (2009-14); Acquired in 2012 from Marlins along with Randy Choate for Nathan Eovaldi and Scott McGough.

Miguel Rojas; 25; 1; 1 yr/$500,000; Signed as minor league free agent before 2013 season.

Justin Turner; 29; 6; 1 yr/$1M; Signed as a free agent before 2014 season.

Juan Uribe; 35; 14; 2 yrs/$15M (2014-15); Signed as a free agent before 2011 season.

Scott Van Slyke 28; 3; 1 yr/$508,000; Amateur draft, 14th round, 2005.

PITCHERS

PLAYER; AGE; SEASONS; CONTRACT; HOW ACQUIRED

Pedro Baez; 26; 1; 1 yr/$500,000; Signed as amateur free agent in 2007.

Kevin Correia; 34; 12; 2 yrs/$10M (2013-14); Acquired from Minnesota on Aug. 9 for player to be named or cash.

Scott Elbert; 29; 6; 1 yr/$575,000; Amateur draft, first round, 2004.

Carlos Frias; 24; 1; 1 yr/$500,000; Signed as amateur free agent in 2007.

Zack Greinke; 30; 11; 6 yrs/$159M (2013-18); Signed as a free agent before the 2013 season.

Dan Haren; 34; 12; 1 yr/$10M (2015 player option); Signed as free agent before 2014 season.

Roberto Hernandez; 34; 9; 1 yr/$4.5M; Acquired from Philadelphia on Aug. 7 for Victor Arano and Jesmuel Valentin.

J.P. Howell; 31; 9; 2 yrs/$11.25M (2014-15, 2016 team option); Signed as a free agent before 2013 season.

Kenley Jansen; 27; 5; 1 yr/$4.3M; Signed as amateur free agent in 2004.

Clayton Kershaw; 26; 7; 7 yrs/$215 (2014-20); Amateur draft, first round, 2006.

Brandon League; 31; 11; 4 yrs/$27.5M (2012-15); Acquired in 2012 from Mariners for two minor leaguers.

Chris Perez; 29; 7; 1 yr/$2.3M; Signed as free agent before 2014 season.

Paco Rodriguez; 23; 3; 1 yr/$513,000; Amateur draft, second round, 2012.

Hyun-Jin Ryu; 27; 2; 6 yrs/$36M (2013-18); Purchased by Dodgers from Hanwha (Korea) before 2013 season.

Brian Wilson; 32; 9; 1 yr/$10M (2015 player option); Signed as a free agent July 30, 2013.

Jamey Wright; 39; 19; 1 yr/$1.8M; Signed as free agent before 2014 season.

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