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Short Hops: Indians' pitching may tip balance in AL Central Balanced or simply mediocre, the AL Central race looks as if it will be wide open for most of the season. But in his Short Hops, Scott Miller says Cleveland's pitching might be the difference maker. Torborg's cooler head helped save Guillen's career Ozzie Guillen's passion and loyalty can help or hurt him. In 2003, those traits could have ruined his chances to become a manager in the bigs. Guillen and Scott Miller recall that pivotal weekend in Florida. Kazmir, Rays drop Yankees into last place in AL East Scott Kazmir sparkled in his first start since agreeing to a $28.5 million contract extension, and the surprising Tampa Bay Rays dropped the Yankees into last place with a 5-2 victory over New York on Thursday. Brewers sign '07 ROY Braun to $45 million contract The Milwaukee Brewers signed Rookie of the Year Ryan Braun to an eight-year, $45 million contract. Dodgers roll in Milwaukee; Jones sparks big inning Andruw Jones, Jeff Kent and Gary Bennett homered during a six-run seventh inning, leading Chad Billingsley and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 on Thursday. Griffey pays $1,500 debt in pennies Ken Griffey Jr. owed Cincinnati Reds teammate Josh Fogg $1,500, and paying by check just wouldn't do. Marlins-Reds postponed due to Mother Nature The game between the Florida Marlins and Cincinnati Reds scheduled for Thursday night was postponed because of poor weather. Hamels notches first career shutout, silences Braves Cole Hamels pitched his first career shutout, Ryan Howard homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Thursday night. Nationals hold on to take three of four from Mets Willie Harris' diving catch in the ninth inning saved Washington, and the slick-fielding Nationals beat the New York Mets 1-0 on Thursday behind Jason Bergmann's fantastic pitching performance. Astros' Berkman hits 15th HR in dramatic fashion Lance Berkman splashed his major league-leading 15th home run into McCovey Cove, breaking a ninth-inning tie and helping the Houston Astros rally past the San Francisco Giants 8-7 on Thursday. Royals win fourth in a row, drop slumping Tigers Jose Guillen homered and drove in three runs, Gil Meche pitched seven solid innings and the Kansas City Royals beat Detroit 8-4 on Thursday to complete another three-game sweep of the Tigers Roundup: Dempster strikes out 12 to lift Cubs Thursday's MLB roundup: Ryan Dempster struck out a career-high 12 and hit a go-ahead single against Greg Maddux during a four-run fifth inning, leading the Chicago Cubs over the punchless San Diego Padres 4-0. Briefs: Edmonds gets second chance with Cubs Thursday's MLB news briefs: Jim Edmonds insisted he's healthy and can perform at a high level. The Chicago Cubs are giving him a chance to prove it, and his first opportunity came against his former team, the San Diego Padres.

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