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...so who's team is this now? There are more studs in here than at Claiborne Farms. Is it Moises Alou who tried to chill Big Zamboni after his last Cardinal outing? Is it Mark Prior who was the Man last year, but now looks to be losing his cool with the umps? Is it Kerry Wood who has the reputation, the demeanor, and the interviewing skills for the job, but only lacks the actual resume? Is it Nomar Garciaparra and his batting titles but only 1 hit as a Cub? Is it Aramis Ramirez and his budding superstardom?

One thing for sure, it's not Sammy any more. Is it?

...and it might surprise you that I actually like Korey leading off. I had The Wife lock the drawer with the cutlery when I saw yesterday's lineup. But then I heard Dusty Baker essentially throw down the gauntlet at Korey and say, "YOU ARE NOT A #3 HITTER!" Dusty, in his brilliant way, told Korey through the media that Korey had the talent to make the Hall of Fame by comparing him to Lou Brock. Then he added, that, "it's about time" Korey leads off. Praising and slamming him at the same time. Here's the news flash, Korey. You can be Ricky Henderson. You can't be Billy Williams. Either way, you'll get a huge contract.

I give him 13 more games to learn the strike zone. An OBP of less than .350 and you move him down to 8th.