Lackey

John Lackey, the ace of the Angels rotation, is scheduled to return to the mound early May. Owners should continue to keep him in their DL spot or stash him on their bench. If there is a deal out there that comes along, don't be afraid to trade him away. He had some impressive 2007 numbers but if the deal can help you for this season, by all means, trade him.

2007 stats. 19-9, 224IP, 3.01ERA, 179K's.

Ervin Santana

Ervin Santana of the Angels isn't the only Santana out there throwing smoke to start the season. Ervin just picked up his third win of the season throwing 8 innings of 3 hit ball while allowing 1ER. This is very sweet for owners because most owners drafted him super late in all drafts. Again, it proves my point, drafting pitchers high in a draft is pointless. There are tons of pitchers out there that will provide you solid numbers while allowing you to grab them in the mid-teen rounds.

Ervin Santana is even throwing well on the road this year with 2 wins so far.

Owners, keep tossing Ervin into your lineups and hope he's finally turned the corner and learned how to pitch effectively on the road. So far, his 2008 stats shows the upside this pitcher has.

27IP, 20H, 8ER, 2HR, 6BB, 22K, and a 2.67ERA

IMPRESSIVE INDEED...

Howieeeeeeeeeeeee

Howie Kendrick of the Angels suffered another hand injury. Kendrick seems to be plagued by hand injuries. Last year, he had to miss 56 games due to a fracture in his hand. Just hope he doesn't have to go on the DL and that the injury heals quickly. This kid is a potential batting champ and is showing this by batting .429 this season!!!

Owners should have a little worry in there minds but should try and stay calm. Just wait until more info is released about his hand. Hand injuries and hitting just don't go together.

Closers

Brad Lidge owners should be happy because he's back!! Lidge of the Phillies recorded his first save of the season but didn't do it without having some intense moments. Lidge walked 2 and let up a run, unearned though. Lidge had some nice numbers last year in the second half of the season. His job is safe as the Phillies closer unless he unravels.

G Sherrill of the Orioles recorded 4 saves for his entire tenure with the Mariners, 128.1IP but just recorded his 4th save on Monday. So far Sherrill is doing just fine in the closer role. People who drafted him late should be laughing at others because you just found a nice bargain. Owners shouldn't be count on Sherrill to do this for the entire season since he doesn't have the history of closing games.

F. Rodriguez of the Angels is suffering from a sore right ankle, the one he uses to push off when pitching. The word coming from the Angels is the injury isn't hampering his performance but it doesn't seem like it. Looking at his numbers and owners should be worried. The latest from Angels website is F-Rod will most likely go on the DL. Look to Scot Shields to take save opportunities, this is a must pickup for all owners of F-Rod.