Dodgers
I always said that when this team gets on a roll, you ride them. They are making it look very easy. They won their 6th in a row last night and to 4-1 over the Rockies. Overall, you are a real confident team when you have won 14 of your last 17. Tonight, Aaron Sele goes again. He has been fantastic since being called up from Triple AAA Vegas going 2-0 with an era of 2.29. I know Cook has been hot but the fact remains that the Dodgers have just been hotter. Get on LA as they win a 7th straight game tonight.

http://www.minorleagueball.com/story/2006/2/21/153136/239

I love the way New York people think that just because he's coming to New York, El Duque will magically find the fountain of youth. Yeah, he's a proven guy. I just don't think he's a proven good pitcher anymore.

Alternate--Cole Hamels cigarettes: because the Marlboro man was a pansy.

But at least it opens a spot in the rotation to try out a young pitcher. Hmm, no.

I just don't get it.

B. Webb
Vargas
Batista

Who's the fourth? Juan Cruz or Medders can take the fifth slot.

Not to burst the Tracyhate bubble, but Wilson appears to have been the starter in 18 of the Pirates 21 games thus far in May. Once Casey is back all bets are off, but for now he's getting consistent time.

In other words, he's treating him exactly like Choi.

1- Hamels is a minor league legend, but is extremely injury prone, kind of like Kuo. Here are his minor league numbers:
152 IP 88 H 2 HR 62 BB 208 K

If he was healthy, he would have been the best prospect in baseball, better than Felix Hernandez.

I agree that Wilson should be a regular starter in Pittsburgh, whether it's at first or in the outfield, on the strength of his bat alone. And I think it was ludicrous to pinch-bunt for him the other night. If he's being treated badly, well, I can't speak for what the Pittsburgh media or the Pirates organization might be saying about him. But it's silly to suggest that he's not getting playing time.

as far as cabrera goes, he likely will not be moved unless they are overwhelmed, and i doubt that will happen.

I think anyone that acquires him and gives him a long term deal, is really gambling. He's like Mulder but with a much greater chance of injury.

The Dbax should recall Nippert and Stephen Drew. Drew looks ready.

I have no idea what their news coverage on CA quakes is like.

Tonight's short nats notes. Tied 1-1 going into the eighth. When the starters were Oswalt v. local kid rookie Mike O'Connor, Nats Nation has to feel good about that regardless of the ultimate outcome. Jose Guillen left the game in the first after scratching his cornea on his own batting glove. Catcher Wiki Gonzales left the game after getting whacked in the head by a bat swung by Nationals old friend Preston Wilson. Nationals really have had a healthy (unhealthy?) run of injuries so far this year.

terrence long, starting left fielder, 2006 new york yankees.

"the city" only means new york around new york, just as with any other city.

Here in NY state, settlements with smaller populations than Villages are officially "Hamlets." And an official Town is not necessarily a settled area, but merely a geographical subdivision of a county.

I should rob him.

Did I mention I can't go to any of the games?

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People in SF have a strange inferiority complex to New York, which results mostly from ex-NYers coming to SF and telling everyone here how much better New York is in almost every way. It hurts our feelings, which is why we turn around and project the same hatred at LA. It's totally passive-aggressive.

Rub, rub, rub.

Looks like a solid group of players...We probably won't ever see this line up but the the Dodgers are going in the right direction.

You are very lucky if you have Carl Crawford on your fantasy team. He had a pretty nice game today
5-5 5 runs scored 4 steals HR 2 RBI

Jose, you gotta give yourself up for the team, dude.

And 118: those line drives are equally annoying to me!

The fact that the Rockies were in first place up to a couple days ago shows how long a lucky streak can last.

He's one silly Canadian.

How this Rockie team was ever in 1st place is a mystery to me while Helton was on the DL.

Playing the Rockies-Angels-Rockies-Nationals for 12 games can cure many ills.

I'm with everyone else. How have the Rockies won 25 games? Did they win a bunch against the Marlins/Cubs/Nationals or something?

So far they are 8-1 (counting tonite).

I think the Phillies/Braves/Mets will provide a very good test, especially for the pitching staff.

Then they are right where we want them.

Meanwhile, Broxton is going in the Martin/Aybar/Ethier/JtD/LaRoche wing of the Hall of Fame someday. Come on, Ned. No more Baezes!

- J. Broxton relieved A. Sele
- C. Barmes safe at first on shortstop R. Furcal's fielding error
- C. Barmes to second on wild pitch
- M. Ojeda walked
- J. Smith hit for J. Mesa
- J. Smith flied out to right
- C. Sullivan singled to left, C. Barmes scored, M. Ojeda to second
- G. Atkins struck out swinging
- T. Helton grounded out to pitcher

That looks like an unearned run to me!

Sitting in the Reserved level, left field corner (aisle 39), the experience was unlike any other. Just like many other posters here, I've been turned off by the unruly behavior in Chavez Ravine lately. However, tonight had to be the most family-friendly behavior I have ever experienced here. Adults laughing with one another, kids starting up good-natured chants ("Here we go, Dodgers, here we go!"), parents playing and discussing baseball with their children. I even overheard a women in her late 20's discuss the fine promise of Billingsly with her boyfriend. Plenty of laughs and smiles all around.

Of course, the night couldn't be completely perfect. A couple "Rockies sucks!" chants were heard, and even a "You suck, Todd!" refering to Mr. Helton, I believe. However, when one drunk fan yelled, "f___ the Rockies!" in the bottom of the 7th, a nearby security guard warned him about his language. When he gave him the finger, his party, presumeably family, led the drunk man out before an arrest could be made.

But that was the worst of it, and definitely the exception to an otherwise perfect night. Happy children, great game by Sele, civil and engaging conversation, three-run double by a rookie...What more can a Dodger fan ask for?

Jose, you gotta give yourself up for the team, dude.

Steve,

Camano Island is in Washington, I'm originally from Southern CA.

Is that near Kitsap?

It's about 40 mi north of Seattle on the freeway and then about 20 miles West off the freeway. It's the island next to Whidbey.

But as for me, I will sleep and pretend to stay awake at work.

I'm going to miss all three games as well. What bad timing for the Dodgers series. I'll be in Bethany Beach. Not as good as Newport or Huntington, but I'll take what I can get on the East Coast.

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I think fan behavior tends to be better when the Dodgers are playing well.

Anyone care to explain on behalf SI.com?

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