These aren't the Yankees, Joe

For Giants fans -- what with a terrible team and Barry Bonds blackballed by owners' collusion -- the only real compensation during much of the season is watching the Dodgers stumble around. Fortunately, because the Dodger roster is constructed by Brian Sabean's protege Ned Colletti, the Dodgers are also blowing lots of games.

Gary Bennett appears to be having serious problems as a catcher -- even hesitating as he lobs the ball back to the pitcher. He overthrew first by 20 feet tonight and helped the Dodgers gag away a game to the Angels -- a team that tormented Torre, in that it was the only team to accumulate a winning record during Torre's tenure. Colletti's prize free agent signing Andruw Jones also choked tonight, turning towards second after an error on a groundball and leading to a tag-out at first. I can still hear my Little League coaches yelling at me to turn right at first on an infield play.

Face it, Joe -- as long as these are the guys you're stuck with, this is how it's going to be.