winner!

Well that was a hard-fought win, and it seems to me a psychologically important one too. After taking a 4-0 lead and a 5-4 lead, watching both slip away, resulting in, at best, a split with the Mets headed into a huge series with the Cubs, even this resilient team might have begin to show cracks in their psyche. Thanks to Mr. Glaus' heroics, however, we can try to take 3 out of 4 tonight, heading into the big weekend with the ability to sweep our way into first place. Or be swept into a more daunting 5.5 games back.

James has a list of his picks for the All-Star teams up over at Sense From Center. Its a fine list, and I especially agree with Ludwick being deserving of an NL outfield spot. It won't happen, but what would an All-Star Game be without a few flagrant ommissions?

Non-baseball related writings are coming soon, I promise.