Brad Ausmus signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason knowing that starts were going to be rare. 

--The Rockies are 1-4 at home this season and 1-6 in their current stretch of 19 consecutive games against NL West clubs. 

The bullpen was not effective in the season's first two weeks, in particular Huston Street, who lost his closing job to Manuel Corpas. 

--The Rockies are 1-4 at home this season and 1-6 in their current stretch of 19 consecutive games against NL West clubs. 

The bullpen was not effective in the season's first two weeks, in particular Huston Street, who lost his closing job to Manuel Corpas. 

Aaron Cook tied his career high with six walks and didn't figure in the decision as the Rockies lost for the fourth time he has started this year but in the process, he took a huge stride forward. 

Aaron Cook tied his career high with six walks and didn't figure in the decision as the Rockies lost for the fourth time he has started this year but in the process, he took a huge stride forward. 

TheDodgers' starting lineup hits for power and scores a lot of runs. 

Colorado Manager Clint Hurdle said the Rockies concede nothing to theDodgers, but he's nonetheless impressed with theDodgers' early-season prowess. 

Brad Ausmus doesn't balk at his backup role. 

A big reason why the Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to lose against the Colorado Rockies this season is the production they are getting from the top of their batting order. 

PHOENIX - It was 55 pitches into opening day that theRockies' April became ominous. 

THE 1984 TIGERS won their first nine games, used that as a springboard for a 35-5 start and didn't stop winning until after thumping San Diego in the World Series. 

The bullpen was not effective in the season's first two weeks, in particular Huston Street, who lost his closing job to Manuel Corpas. 

It's time for the Rockies to make a move now that the schedule turns in their favor.