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Dodgers go with 'day-game lineup'

Updated: April 11, 2010, 4:25 PM ET
By Tony Jackson | ESPNLosAngeles.com

MIAMI -- The Los Angeles Dodgers went with their "day-game lineup'' on Sunday against Florida, resting catcher Russell Martin, third baseman Casey Blake, left fielder Manny Ramirez and still-injured right fielder Andre Ethier.

Manager Joe Torre on Sunday reiterated his plan to rest several regulars whenever the Dodgers play a day game after a night game this year, a concession to the need to keep his veterans fresh and a nod to his team's deep bench.

A.J. Ellis, who was called up ...

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