Mound Talk

Here are the guys who came to play.

Ichiro is back. With his .500+ batting average and 8 stolen bases, the owners who have waited patiently are pleased.

Jermaine Dye is another guy who is looking like he is turning it around. He hit .296 with 3 home runs, 6 runs scored and 6 rbis.

Randy Johnson is looking like the guy Arizona hoped he would be. 19 ks in 11 and 2/3 innings, earning the win in both starts.

These guys did not.

Has Jason Marquis came back to earth? He did last week giving up 9 runs in 11 innings. His 5 strikeouts were on par with what he has done this season. Owners who want to cash in on his earlier success should do so now as this will be common place the rest of the way out.

Matt Holliday has been great all year but his owners were not thrilled with his 0 hr, 2 rbi, 2 run production last week.

Andrian Gonzalez owners need to expect this kind of week from time to time. 2 runs, 1 rbi, 0 home runs and a .200 average.