It's getting late early for theRockies. 

When looking for reasons that theRockies will execute a U-turn, it doesn't hurt to start with Aaron Cook (1-1, 5. 

A 3-2 victory is as commonplace in the majors as spitting sunflower seeds in the dugout. 

--1B Todd Helton's triple on his first at-bat was his first triple since June 5, 2007, when he tripled twice against the Astros. 

--INF Omar Quintanilla made his first start of the season in the Rockies' 30th game. 

The Rockies' slow start has raised an inevitable question: Would the team fare better with a manager other than Clint Hurdle? He's in the last year of his contract and has been at the Rockies' helm since he replaced Buddy Bell on April 26, 2002. 

The word among Baseball scouts is you don't get excited about a hitter's good start, or concerned about a bad start, until that player has batted at least 100 times for the season. 

The Colorado Rockies resolved one of their biggest concerns by finally winning a close game. 

Rockies fans might consider borrowing a cheer from Broncos fans across the freeway at Invesco Field at Mile High ? the one that goes "In-com-plete!" More than a month into the season, theRockies look clueless as how to put together a complete package. 

Disgraced, at least for now, Los Angeles Dodgers star Manny Ramirez will be eligible to return to the club after his 50-game suspension on July 3 in time for a weekend series at San Diego. 

The Florida Marlins have faded after putting together the best start in franchise history. 

The Florida Marlins have faded after putting together the best start in franchise history. 

Josh Johnson described his pregame warmup for Saturday night's start against the Colorado Rockies as "terrible," struggling with his control and grip. 

Josh Johnson pitched eight innings of seven-hit ball to lead the Florida Marlins past the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on a chilly night at Coors Field on Saturday. 

Josh Johnson pitched eight innings of seven-hit ball to lead the Florida Marlins past the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on a chilly night at Coors Field on Saturday.