Spring's first casualty
George Lombard, a non-roster outfielder who is a long shot to make the club, suffered a strained left calf during a conditioning drill and will be out for a few days. ... Also, the Dodgers' exit agreement with Indian River County was ratified today, clearing the way for the team to leave Vero Beach after this spring, assuming everything in Glendale, Ariz., proceeds on schedule.
Tony Jackson has covered the Dodgers for the Daily News since 2004 and has covered Major League Baseball on a regular basis since 1995. He previously covered the Colorado Rockies and Cincinnati Reds. He is a native of Springdale, Ark., and a graduate of the University of Arkansas.
