Three observations ...• Is St. Louis' Carlos Beltran trying to pretend it's 2006 again and hit 40 homers in a season?

• What is MLB Commissioner Bud Selig waiting for before he expands instant replay? Does he want Phil Cuzzi-like moments in the regular season when fair balls are called foul and cost teams games? Do the right thing, Mr. Commissioner.

• The Brewers were pretty good when they could outhit their mistakes in the field. They can't do that anymore. Not this year.

... and two predictions• Albert Pujols is starting to come around but will have only 12 home runs for the Angels by the All-Star break.

• Justin Morneau finally will stay healthy and finish with at least 30 home runs.