Chien Ming Wang didn't allow a hit over five scoreless innings in an extended spring training game Saturday. Expect a Week 4 return of Wang

NEW YORK YANKEES

Hitters: 2B Robinson Cano didn’t have a single walk in the first eight games of the season, he now has four in the last two.  That’s a great sign as it indicates Cano is being more selective at the plate.  Aside from his batting average (.333), his other numbers thus far are pretty empty making Cano a great buy low candidate as the power numbers will undoubtedly rebound.

Pitchers: Attention all Chien Ming Wang owners, brighter days are on the way. The right hander didn't allow a hit over five scoreless innings in an extended spring training game Saturday. It was his first outing since he hurt his right hamstring while running on March 23. He is scheduled to pitch in another minor league game Thursday and might rejoin the Yankees' rotation for a start on April 24 at Tampa Bay. The important thing right now is that Wang appears to be recovering nicely from his injury.

OAKLAND ATHELTICS

Hitters: 3B Eric Chavez connected for his first home run of the season, a

Eric Chavez is just one of the nine light hitting Oakland A's starters

two-run shot against the Yankees Friday. He also went 2-4 the following night.  That's a great sign for the A's, who need a productive season out of Chavez because he bats fifth and can provide protection for cleanup man Mike Piazza. Chavez is known as a historically slow starter, so to see him doing well early on could be a good sign for Fantasy owners. He remains a must-start in all AL-only Fantasy leagues and most mixed formats as well

Pitchers: Manager Bob Geren told the Contra Costa Times that RHP Chad Gaudin could remain in the A's rotation even after Esteban Loaiza returns from the DL.  Gaudin will start Tuesday against the Angels, with the A's choosing to skip Joe Kennedy early next week. AL-only owners should be all over this as Gaudin is now worth starting as a back-of-the rotation starter for Fantasy Week 3 (April 16-22). Another solid start would help his job security a ton.
 

SEATTLE MARINERS

Hitters: Here’s a startling tidbit, OF Ichiro Suzuki has seven strikeouts and only one hit in his last 17 at-bats. The Mariner hiiters have been unable to put any type of consistency together due to the multiple snow/rain outs the team has endured this season thus far. Even so, it's very odd to see Ichiro having so much difficulty. Suzuki is in a contract year, so he is motivated to have his best year in the majors. He remains a high-end Fantasy OF, one worth starting in all formats despite the slow start.

Pitchers: RHP Jeff Weaver already shows signs of being a pitcher that doesn't trust his stuff -- or his defense. He nibbles around the strike zone way too much, seemingly trying to make the perfect pitch ever time. The result deep counts resulting in the defense playing on its heels.

Until he grasps the idea of throwing first-pitch strikes, he'll be just as ineffective with the Mariners as he was with the Angels last season.

TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS

Hitters: Since starting the season 4-11 (.364), OF Elijah Dukes has cooled considerably and is starting to play himself out of the starting lineup and onto the bench. Dukes struck out four times Saturday night against the Twins. He has just one hit in his last 20 at-bats. Dukes has been seeing a majority of the time at DH so as long as he is in the lineup, he remains a must-start in all AL-only Fantasy leagues.

Pitchers: Aside from LHP Scott Kazmir, there’s not a heck of a lot to like about the Devil Rays starting rotation. Kazmir won his first game of the season Friday night in impressive form, outduelling Johan Santana of all people. He allowed two runs in eight innings (113 pitches), striking out six and walking none. The only blemish on this start was the fact Kazmir allowed another home run. He has allowed four of them in three starts this season. Overall, you should be very pleased to own Kazmir and is a must start in all formats regardless of the matchup.

TEXAS RANGERS

Hitters: 1B Mark Teixeira is off to another slow start; 9-39 (.231) with no

Teixeira is off to another slow start. It's time to sway the owner of the Rangers' first baseman to trade

homers and only one RBI.  Tex is getting few good pitches to hit and has only one extra-base hit (double) thus far. It doesn’t help that Sammy Sosa and Hank Blalock, who bat behind Teixeira, are struggling as well. Keep in mind that Teixeira struggled early last season as well and then posted a monster 2nd half (.291, 24 HRs, 69 RBIs) so stick with him.

Pitchers: After an impressive outing against the Red Sox where he went seven innings while only giving up two hits for the win, RHP Robinson Tejeda imploded to the the tune of six runs allowed on 10 hits over five innings against the Devil Rays. He did however strike out four and walk only one. Consider Tejeda a nice bounce back candidate this week as he starts at the White Sox next Wednesday.

TORONTO BLUEJAYS