Salfino (AL), Ferris (NL) on July 25 - July 31

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Put 'em in

Sammy Sosa, OF, Orioles: With seven games this week and two matchups against former teams (Rangers, White Sox), maybe Sosa can build on the encouraging signs he showed last week.

Nate Robertson, P, Tigers: The lefty is scheduled for two starts this week (at Seattle, at Oakland) and we expect him to be in fine form in these parks, which favor left-handed hitters.

Bench 'em

Brett Boone, 2b, Twins: Boone has not rewarded the confidence the Twins showed in acquiring him after he was designated for assignment by the Mariners. Right now, he's in the minus-value category of hitters.

Dustin Hermanson, P, White Sox: The Sox say he'll be a game-time decision until further notice due to his bad back. That makes him too risky to roster in mixed leagues.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Put 'em in

Todd Helton, 1B, Rockies: Colorado is at home for a full week, facing a bunch of back-end starters. This is the week Helton plays pinball at Coors.


Odalis Perez, P, Dodgers: If you can make it in Philly, you can make it anywhere. Perez gets two starts at friendly Chavez Ravine this week, one of them against the free-swinging Reds, so it's a good time to buy in.

Bench 'em

Jose Guillen, OF, Nationals: He's battling a long list of aches and pains, and the home address isn't helping at all (one dinger at RFK). The news about the dimensions being listen wrong in the park won't help Guillen's mental outlook any.


Dontrelle Willis, P, Marlins: We've seen second-half fades from him in the past, so the recent struggles have to be taken seriously. Wait for one more good start then sell him.