Big Unit

The Big Unit, Randy Johnson, a starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks is back on the mound intimidating batters again. Well, not in the same sense like he did to John Kruk in the all-star game. But he can still be effective.

The Big Unit lasted 5 innings allowing 3 hits with no ER's while managing to strikeout 7 batters. Even at his age, owners should have him in their lineup because he still has the nice strikeout rate. His days of winning 20 games and striking 300 guys is behind him but he is still going to give you 170+ K's if he stays healthy. Go out and grab him off the wire if he's still available.

C. Young (D-backs)

Power but seems to have the Adam Dunn disease, K's like there's no tomorrow.

Owners, grab someone who can offset this guy average wise. HR's and RBI's are always nice to have.

Hitters

Rick Ankiel of the Cardinals is stroking the stick and mashing balls with 3HR's in the first week, this OF will produce 25-30HR's but will hurt you in the K department.

Stephen Drew of the Diamondbacks has 2HR in the first week but only had 12HR all last year. Don't expect 30+HR's but do count on 15-20. Owners having him at SS should be content with him for now.

Notable Pitchers

Broxton of the Dodgers is still bringing the heat. He will give you a nice boost in K's, WHIP, ERA, and the occasional win and on the rare occasion a save. Too bad Saito is still pitching extremely well. But never keep Broxton far from your roster. Saito is old and well, closers can change in a week.

Trevor Hoffman of the Padres had 1ER in his last appearance which gave him his 2 loss of the season. Like I said, owners shouldn't worry just yet but this is not a good sign.

Lyon of the Diamondbacks blew a save but ended up with the W. If he continues to blow saves in the next two weeks, start looking Pena, he should take the saves if Lyon is incapable of holding a 9th inning lead.

Fuentes of the Rockies held the closers role last year until he lost it due to poor performance. But this year he's tearing things up with a stat line of 3IP, 2K, 0ERA, and a 1.33WHIP. I would grab Fuentes and stash him away since Corpas just blew a save.

Wang of the Yankees just had a second great outing of the year with a stat line of 6IP, 4H, 0ER, and an amazing/uncharacteristically striking out 6 batters!! Through his major league career Wang hasn't been high in the K department so don't expect this to continue. But this is a great pitcher for wins since he pitches for the stacked lineup of the Yankees.

Ben Sheets of the Brewers had an incredible outing with a 5 hit complete game shutout with 8K's. Sheets is a must own for all fantasy owners but just like Harden of the A's he's prone to injury. Owners, just hope this is the season where he stays healthy.

Erik Bedard of the Mariners is expected to pitch on Tuesday after skipping his start over the weekend with a sore hip.

Great Starts

Johnny Cueto (Reds) had a great major league debut against the Diamondbacks throwing a gem (7IP, 1H, 1ER, and 10K's). An impressive start for this rookie and fantasy owners should take notice. Owners who have room should pick Cueto up and make him your 4-5 starter.

Phil Hughes (Yankees) pitched well with a line of 6IP, 4H, 2ER, 1BB, 4K against the Blue Jays.

Dustin McGowan (Blue Jays) pitched well with a line of 6IP, 4H, 2ER, 4BB, 4K against the Yankees.

Both McGowan and Hughes deserve spots on ALL fantasy rosters (3-4 starter). These two bright stars will be opening day starters for their respective clubs in the near future, there is no doubt about it.