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Dodgers' Nomar Garciaparra gets a day off

 
Shortstop, slowed by physical problems much of the season, is given a rest by Manager Joe Torre -- not because of an injury, but because he's one for 20 against Arizona's Brandon Webb. > PHOENIX -- The reason Nomar Garciaparra missed his second consecutive game Sunday wasn't a physical problem, but because he was one for 20 lifetime against Diamondbacks starter Brandon Webb , Manager Joe Torre said. (link)

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