I suppose people in Washington are learning what we knew in Montreal for a couple of years: Frank Robinson is no longer a very good manager. And as bad as he is with hitters and fielders, he's that much worse at managing his pitching staff.

There's a moderately decent club under there (though I think they got rid of some very useful pitchers this season), but it will never be truly successful until another manager steps in to take over.

On behalf of all Cardinal fans (and there are a hell of a lot of us), I must sincerely apologize for the twit behind you, who clearly does not know the rules regarding balks. ['Round here, though, somebody would have challenged him and started quoting the official rulebook, and the discussion would have naturally turned to either the nuances of the infield fly rule or the pros/cons of the DH rule.]

As soon as my kids are old enough to wield a glove, I am so springing for seats in the front row next to where one of the ballgirls sits. "That's it, sweetie, lean over the railing with your glove and look cute."

Are you looking for foul balls or the ballgirl's phone number? ::duck::

You're coming to Atlanta? What else do you have planned while you're here?