" Hot seat for Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle he steadily growing warmer. The Rockies only the second worst record in the National League though in fairness they've had a typical early schedule. The real problem here is that the Rockies players -- to -- try to do too much. This is not a new concern for Colorado. And ultimately it's a reflection on the manager. Portal is in the last year of his contract -- he needs to get more out of his players and soon. Here are two possible acquisitions for the Mets as they seek to fix their sorry rotation. One free agent righthander Paul Byrd and two Mariners lefthander Jarrod Washburn. -- a fly ball pitchers both our fearless competitors. Both would be well suited for New York and for the Mets spacious new city field. The Mariners ultimately could hit the jackpot by trading Washburn Erik Bedard and Adrian Beltre but hold on. Right now as of Saturday the -- hold a three and a half game lead in the American League west. Cubs manager Lou Piniella talked all spring about getting his regulars more rest. He needs to start with -- slumping first baseman Derrek Lee. -- Howard hits -- a legitimate left handed alternative at first base. And while Lee is only 33. The Cubs probably would get more out of them if they stopped playing him 150 plus games every season. The Brewers have the same flaw that the Cubs had last season their lineup is too right handed. Third base is the only position with a club could squeeze in a left handed bat. And don't be surprised that the Brewers some in the red hot -- gamble from AAA to share time with Bill Hall. In each of the past two seasons -- benefited greatly by promoting from within. First in 2007 with my hand drawn. In the last season with Russel --"