No Manny? No Problem: Dodger Domination in the West

When superstar Manny Ramirez was suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball for violating the drug policy, pundits and experts stated that the Los Angeles Dodgers would be fine.

As it turned out, they were absolutely right, and then some. 

And it makes this longtime Dodger fan SO glad about the team's performance to date:

Not only have the Dodgers kept the best record in baseball at 37-18 (going into tonight) since Manny's suspension, they have increased their lead in the National League West to 9 1/2 games, and are a threat to run away with that division.

A big factor in all of this is the maturing of their young players.

First baseman James Loney is on a pace to drive in 123 runs and is leading the team with 41 RBIs. Centerfielder Matt Kemp...

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