The Dodgers have just lost two of their last three-game sets, against the Chicago White Sox and the Seattle Mariners.

This is a season-first. They're hoping it is a last, with the impending return to eligibility of Manny Ramirez, the slugger that is coming off a 50 game suspension.

On July 3, Manny can play once again in his Dodgers uniform.

Will he be up to it? Recall for a second, that this season started late for Manny, who was tardy in getting to spring training, because the ink wasn't dry on his near-record high contract.

Before arriving, he predicted he'd be at "50%" efficiency. Then, he was slapped with his suspension.

His head may be in the game when he shows up again just before the All-Star break, but will his body be cooperating?

It probably doesn't matter, because the Dodgers need to be awoken from their sudden stupor. The mere presence of the bright-lights-big-city grin of Dr. Dreadlocks could do the trick, in snapping the men in blue out of their complacency.

The Dodgers still can boast about having the best overall record in baseball, so what's the worry? It's about momentum, and a team doesn't want to go into the mid-season break on the downslope, especially while other teams like the San Francisco Giants are trending up.

Manny has a chance to carry the team emotionally, while they pick him up, physically.

It's a good match, what winning teams do, especially under pressure.

Even without scattering hits and homers Manny can have a great impact, simply by being there.

His timing couldn't be better!

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