Dodgers bought themselves some time by putting Nomar Garciaparra on the 15-day disabled list, meaning he can’t play until Aug. 12. Torre admitted that Nomar wasn’t happy with the move, but the rationale was that the spot he likely is going to need to fill is SS, and in order for him to play that position effectively, he has to be 100-percent healthy. … Although Juan Pierre is on the bench tonight against Randy Johnson, Torre said JP will likely become the primary CF now, with Matt Kemp moving to RF. That means Andre Ethier effectively joins Andruw Jones as backup OFs, although Torre was quick to qualify that by saying everyone is going to get enough playing time to stay sharp. Jones plays tonight against Randy Johnson… Manny will cut his dreadlocks. Joe asked him how important they were, and Manny’s response was that he didn’t want to be treated any differently from anyone else, and if there are rules is place, he plans to abide by them. He’ll play shaggy tonight, but it sounds like the `locks are gone tomorrow. … Oh, and Manny is wearing No. 99. Here’s the lineup

Kemp RF
Blake 3B
Martin C
Ramirez LF
Kent 2B
Loney 1B
Jones CF
Berroa SS
Kershaw LH