, Ariz. - Juan Uribe's defection to Los Angeles wasn'twell-received by Giants fans, but the Dodgers think it's pretty cool. When Uribe began hitting at the Dodgers' training facility Monday,his first day in blue, Andre Ethier howled, "I get to hit with theWorld Series champion Uribe. What a treat." One of the most valuable Giants now is one of the most needed Dodgers . Los Angeles was desperatefor right-handed pop and had a hole at second base. Uribe collected24 homers and 85 RBIs last season, and the Dodgers expect more of the same tohelp sway the National League West's balance of power in theirdirection.