The Day in Review

Mark Teixeira? Finally an Angel. My fantasy spin is that those owners hoping he would move to Arizona, a bandbox in recent years, should be a bit disappointed. Those Vladimir Guerrero owners finally get to see what its like for the slugger to have some legitimate hitters protecting him in the lineup. I am actually a bit concerned for Tex, as his slow start trend each year could repeat itself as he confronts a new league and a new team. But I'm not worried enough to advise selling now, unless someone in your league thinks the move will help them save the world.

Injury News:

• Milton Bradley, he of the oft-injured reputation, strained his quad and might hit the DL alongside Hank Blalock. 
• To my extreme disappointment, Adam LaRoche hit the DL with a strained rib muscle. It might give Steven Pearce some time to try out a different position.

Notable Performances:

• In his first start back, Chris Young threw five scoreless innings, striking out eight. I guess he's going to be good headed forward. Doug Davis is in the middle of a no-no on the other side of that boxscore.
• Aubrey Huff and Alex Rodriguez each had their 22nd homer of the season tonight. Don't worry though, Huff still has more ribbies on the season.
• Soriano stole his second base in as many days. Yesterday it was a stolen third, which suggests his legs have finally returned. He's also working counts a lot better, for those who bleed blue (and aren't horseshoe crabs).
• J.J. Putz blew a save opportunity, and has been pretty bad since returning. If I owned him, I'd probably just let me ride the pine until he's a safer bet. I know its tough after waiting several months already.
• Yes it was against the Nationals, but Brett Myers threw seven innings without giving up an earned run, earning the win instead.
• And of course, John Lackey came two outs shy of pitching a no-hitter at Fenway. As a Cubs fan, I am sworn against Red Sox nation and am thoroughly disappointed.

That's what you need to know about the day.