From Mackanin

The post All-Star Break rotation:

Bronson Arroyo Thursday v. the Mets
Aaron Harang Friday v. the Mets
Matt Belisle Saturday v. the Mets
Kyle Lohse Sunday v. the Mets
Homer Bailey v. the Braves

"You how I chose that?" Mackanin said. "Dick told me what to do."

Mackanin deferred to pitching coach Dick Pole in other words.

Other tidbits:

--Bill Bray is close. He's throwing two inning tomorrow.

--Mackanin would like to catch Javy Valentin three days a week.