61.   Brian Cooper, Seth Etherton and Jarrod Washburn make up three-fifths of the active starting rotation.

62.   But can you imagine where the Dodgers would be right now with another Cy Young award candidate in their starting rotation?

63.   But even if they are not, they have put together a starting pitching rotation that could become the strongest in either league.

64.   But for the first time, the Rockies have a strong starting rotation with Hampton, Denny Neagle and Pedro Astacio.

65.   But for the time being, the Dodgers hope Brian Bohanon can fill a void in their starting rotation.

66.   But in July, Irabu is expected to move into the starting rotation.

67.   But how can this be, when three-fifths of their starting rotation keeps turning the manager gray?

68.   But manager Larry Rothschild frowns when you ask him about a lineup or a starting rotation.

69.   But more glaring holes exist in their starting rotation.

70.   But the Dodgers would like to sign Ishii sooner to add depth to their starting rotation and set up a trade for a closer.