Notable Pitchers

Shaun Marcum of the Jays is back and it seems he is back to his normal self. Go out and see if you can grab this pitcher because with his DL stint he might be able to finish the season on the mound instead of being rested for the final month of September.

Gio Gonzalez of the A's is going to be on the big league team and people in AL-Only leagues should take notice. Go out and acquire his services.

Marcum/Halladay

Shaun Marcum of the Jays was placed on the 15-Day DL with a right elbow strain. So far this season Marcum has shown he can handle big league hitters and this DL stint is brutal for owners because he has given owners great numbers. With a 2.65ERA, 86K, 27BB, and 1.00WHIP all in 98.2 innings. Adam Lind was called up to replace Marcum on the roster. Lind has been hitting AAA pitching this season.

Roy Halladay of the Jays is feeling no ill-effects from a line drive to head during his last outing. Owners should be happy because Halladay is an ace pitcher and any time on the DL would hurt fantasy owners.

Pitchers

BJ Ryan of the Blue Jays was ejected from the game last night after arguing balls and strikes. Of course this isn't the big news. Ryan gave up an ER which gave the lead to the Mariners and resulted in a Jays loss. This is the 3rd loss for Ryan in the past 5 appearances. With Ryan looking very normal and hittable, look to Scott Downs for more save opportunities. With Ryan's surgery repaired arm there just might be some problems or complications which is hurting his delivery and location.

Shaun Marcum of the Jays is doing very well on the mound as of late. In his last 5 starts he has given up a total of 5ER's over a span of 28.1 innings. Incredible. Pick him up if he is available.

Tom Glavine of the Braves is the on DL for the second time this season and for the second time in his entire career. I think the days of Glavine and Smoltz is over. Forget Glavine and drop him.

Billy Wagner of the Mets blew his second consecutive save opportunity last night by giving up 2ER's. As long as there is no physical pain/injury this won't be a problem. Wagner with all his experience will get out of this rut.

JJ Putz of the Mariners left the game with a sore right elbow. This is bad news for Putz owners. If you have Putz, go out and grab Morrow and/or Rowland-Smith.

Starters Review

E. Jackson of the Rays had a great start and is adding to a nice start to this season. His season stats so far...14IP, 7H, 1ER, 6BB, 10K, with a 0.64ERA. Go out and grab this pitcher for your roster before someone else in your league does. Always ride out hot streaks with pitchers and make sure to kick them to the waiver wire when they fall.

K. Millwood of the Rangers has come into the 2008 season with a strong stats (21IP, 19H, 3ER, 9BB, 11K, and a 1.29ERA) but is getting killed by his teammates with 2 losses. Advice...this is a nice start and like Jackson, pick him up and ride out his hot streak.

S. Marcum of the Blue Jays had an amazing 2007 and now is tearing up 2008 with a stat line of 14IP, 9H, 4ER, 2BB, 16K, and a 2.57ERA. With Halladay, Burnett, Mcgowan, and Marcum...the blue Jays have a crazy rotation when they are all kicking. Marcum should be in all rotations as your 3 starter.

D. Eveland the lefty from the A's is throwing something, something sweet. Stat line of 13.1IP, 9H, 1ER, 4BB, 13K, and an ERA of 0.69. Go out and grab this pitcher for his next start. Ride the hot streak.

K. Correira of the Giants is pitching well but with a team like the Giants behind him don't expect too many wins. He should be considered for your team only on a start to start basis.

Marcum

Shaun Marcum of the Blue Jays had a great game against the defending world series champions, the Red Sox. Marcum had a strong 7IP with one mistake, a HR to JD Drew. His line of 7
IP, 3H, 3ER, 1BB, 8K, and 1HR shows how good he can be. Owners who are in need of a 3-4 starter on their teams should pick him up.

Note - The Blue Jays have a great rotation. Halladay, Burnett, McGowan, Marcum.