Rosenthal: Dodgers are worrying about infield first

The Dodgers are trying to sort out their infield before they address their starting pitching.

The solution remains elusive.

Re-signing Casey Blake would solidify third base and enable the Dodgers to keep Blake DeWitt at second, leaving shortstop as the team’s remaining infield question.

However, if the Dodgers lose Blake, they would put DeWitt back at third, creating an opening at second. Signing free agent Orlando Hudson would be one option, but the Dodgers more likely would pursue an inexpensive veteran such as Mark Loretta, Ray Durham or Mark Grudzielanek.

At that point, the Dodgers still would need a shortstop. They’ve maintained contact with Paul Kinzer, the agent for free agent Rafael Furcal, but they’re not going to sign Edgar Renteria, who is headed to the Giants, or Orlando Cabrera, in whom they have little interest.

Trade talks for the Pirates’ Jack Wilson, meanwhile, remain stalled.