Los Angeles Dodgers - National League West

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The Dodgers did add world championships in 1981 and 1988, but the pickings have been slim since. How slim? They did win the N.L. West last season, but were eliminated by St. Louis three games to one in the Division Series. That one win, however, was significant. It was the franchises's first postseason victory since the Dodgers stunned Oakland in the 1988 World Series.

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National League West
Home Runs Galore
The Rockies hope the patience they've shown with their younger players finally begins to pay dividends this season. See mile high baseball at Coors Field with Tickets.cc.
San Fran Giants Tix
The additions of Moises Alou, Armando Benitez and Mike Matheney filled some key offseason holes for San Francisco, where the future is now. See baseball by the bay with seats from tickets.cc.
Friars Baseball Action
With the addition of fleet-footed Dave Roberts, the Padres hope they've properly tailored their team to their second-year park. Catch Phil Nevin, Mark Loretta, and Jake Peavy with tickets from tickets.cc.
D'Backs Baseball Tix
The Diamondbacks took two steps forward with the signings of Russ Ortiz and Troy Glaus, but one giant step back by accommodating Randy Johnson's trade to the Yankees. Tickets.cc has seats for Bank One Ballpark, a state of the art facility.
National League Central
Minute Maid Park Seats
Without Kent and Beltran, and questions looming about Rocket's return, the Astros' nucleus is an aging one that may not get them back to the playoffs. Catch what may be the final year of Roger Clemens live with tickets from tickets.cc.
Miller Park Baseball
Milwaukee's placing its hopes on the prospect that the National League's most underrated rotation can offset an offense that couldn't get much more anemic. Seats are available for Miller Park from tickets.cc.
Wrigley Field Tickets
The health of young guns Mark Prior and Kerry Wood, the temperament inside the clubhouse (minus Sammy Sosa) and finding a closer are big concerns for the Cubbies. Tired of missing out on Cubs baseball, get tix from Tickets.cc.
Bucs Baseball Tix
The trade of Jason Kendall made the housecleaning complete in Pittsburgh, where there's little left to do except tune in to (Jason) Bay-watch. See the Pirates when visiting beautiful downtown Pittsburgh with seats from Tickets.cc.
2005 Red Legs Baseball
If they can keep Griffey and their explosive young hitters healthy, the Reds could be the National League's most improved team. Nestled along the Ohio River, Great American Ball Park is the place to see baseball live. Get tickets from tickets.cc.
Cards Baseball Tix
Strong up the middle in 2004, the Cardinals' success in 2005 hinges on how their new catcher and double-play combination respond. The 2004 National League champions look to make a repeat visit to the World Series. See the action live with tickets.cc.
National League East
Metropolitans Baseball
The Mets made baseball's biggest offseason splash with the signing of big-ticket free agents Pedro Martinez and Carlos Beltran. The Mets look to make a post reason return for the first time since the Subway Series. See games with tix from tickets.cc.
Catch the Fish Live!
The Marlins are hopeful that the return of Al Leiter to South Florida can provide their talented young pitching with the guidance it needs. The Marlins added slugger Carlos Delgado from the Blue Jays. See the 2003 World Series champs with seats from tickets.cc.
Braves Tickets
The Braves showed yet again, with the acquisitions of ace Tim Hudson and closer Dan Kolb, that they're baseball's best at dealing with year-to-year flux. The Braves look to make it 11 straight division titles. Watch the games with premier seats from tickets.cc.
See the Phils Live!
After four seasons of tension under Larry Bowa, the Phillies look forward to seeing what they can do under prototype player's manager Charlie Manuel. Citizens Bank Ball Park is open for it second season. Seats are available at tickets.cc.
Nats Tickets
The Expos-turned-Nationals hope having a full-time place to call home will produce a more consistent product on the field. The surprising Nationals have steam rolled out of the gates to 1st place in the N.L. East. See the return of baseball in D.C. with tix from Tickets.cc.
Tickets.cc is also a provider of ticket sales for both the Major League All-Star Game and all post-season contests. The 2005 All-Star contest takes place July 12, 2005 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. See your favorite team in the World Series with seats from Tickets.cc!

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Notable Statistic
Eric Gagne - LA Dodgers Closer
The Count:
152
Saves by Eric Gagne since 2002, most by any closer in a three-year period.
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Rookie to Watch
Rookie: Joel Guzman
SHORTSTOP (6-4, 198)

One of the biggest shortstops you'll find, Joel Guzman is coming off the kind of offensive season that has long been predicted of him. He has impressive bat speed and shows plus power potential, but a long swing and marginal plate discipline (0.28 BB/K) make him susceptible to breaking pitches. Between Double-A and high Class A, he hit .297 with 23 home runs and a .540 slugging percentage. He is a good athlete with plenty of agility, but he has already seen a reduction in his speed (4.4 seconds to first base).

In addition to his offensive outburst in 2004, he improved his defensive play at shortstop, practically cutting his error total in half (20 versus 39) by not rushing his throws. He has plus arm strength and above-average hands, but his range is average and will only worsen as he matures.
Long-term, Guzrnan will likely wind up at third base, a position that Adrian Beltre's departure for Seattle has opened up in Los Angeles.
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