Salfino (AL), Ferris (NL) on June 6 - 12

Thanks as always to Mr. Ferris.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Put 'em in

Randy Johnson, P, Yankees: The strikeouts bounced back slightly at KC last week. Maybe he needs a return to the NL (at Milwaukee and St. Louis) to convert his still impressive (95 MPH) heat into the K's his owners thought they bought on draft day.

Ugueth Urbina, P, Tigers: He's pitching too well right now (no runs allowed while Troy Percival was sidelined) to lose his grip on the closer's job.

Bench 'em

Orlando Hernandez, P, White Sox: El Duque has been lucky all year (4-ish ERA despite 1.6 baserunners per inning) but has recently battled a sore shoulder and gets one start this week in, gulp, Colorado.

Brian Roberts, 2B, Orioles: The results of his MRI were not known at press time, but the best case scenario will call for only sporadic action this week and that makes him too risky a play in all but the deepest leagues.

NATIONAL LEAGUE


Put 'em in

Jason Bay, OF, Pirates. It's a good time for any of your favorite Bucs; they're facing the worst three starters the Orioles and Devil Rays have to offer. Bay very quietly hit nine homers and swiped three bases in May.

Brandon Webb, P, Diamondbacks. He's got the heavy sinker working again, and he's looking at two starts this week, including one against the woeful Royals.

Bench 'em

Vinny Castilla, 3B, Nationals: Life at sea level has caught up to him, and RFK is another NL park that stems offense. Nationals get six at home this week.

Brian Moehler, P, Marlins: Smoke and mirror show is starting to come to an end, and he's facing a pair of AL offenses in the coming week. Don't trust low ERAs that come with puny strikeout totals.

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