But come the first game of the Dodgers' National League division series, someone's multimillion-dollar ego will be bruised. There's going to be some guys that have been around awhile and they're all involved, all competitive and all have made big contributions to what we do. Brandon League was signed to a three-year, $22.5-million contract last winter to be the Dodgers' closer but might not make the postseason roster. Utility men Nick Punto and Skip Schumaker also are expected to be on the team because they've been productive and their versatility covers the Dodges at multiple positions. The final spots on the bench probably will be taken by two of the following four players: Michael Young, Dee Gordon, Scott Van Slyke and Jerry Hairston Jr. Young, 36, has played in two World Series, which is one of the primary reasons Colletti acquired him from the Philadelphia Phillies last month. He can back up Adrian Gonzalez at first base and Juan Uribe at third. Gordon is the fastest player on the team and could have an impact as a late-game pinch-runner. Questions remain about his defense at shortstop, which is why he has taken ground balls at second base in recent weeks. Van Slyke is another potential defensive liability but would offer power off the bench. He has hit seven home runs in 123 at-bats. The odd man out could be Hairston, who won a World Series with the New York Yankees in 2009. Hairston, 37, is hitting .215, including .150 since the All-Star break. Some decisions could be influenced by whom the Dodgers face, according to Mattingly. The Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates all remain potential opponents. "I think everybody knows what's at stake," Mattingly said. And I think you're hoping that no matter who the choice is that day, that everybody's in for the win. You hope that it's not about them at this point.