Rockies to practice in Australia

With so much time between playoff series the Colorado Rockies, this year's National League Champs, have decided to conduct their practice sessions in Sydney, Australia. The 9-day layoff is an MLB record for time off between playoff series. "Almost all of the players have never been to the land of pocketed, bouncing deer," said manager Clint Hurdle,"and with all this time we said 'what the heck.'" Most speculate that the trip will end up a sight seeing adventure/party with stops planned for Byron Bay, Nimbin, Alice Springs,Nimbin, Melbourne, Nimbin, Kakadu National Park and then returning to Nimbin. "The best part is that we'll get to see Nimbin," said a very happy and anonymous player.