Player Notes

John Danks was solid in his first start back from shoulder surgery Friday, giving up three runs in six-plus innings in a no-decision against the Marlins.
Advice: He reached the 90s a couple of times with his fastball, but mostly sat in the high 80s. Danks was pulled after giving up a leadoff double to Marcell Ozuna in the top of the seventh inning. Ozuna eventually came around to score on a sacrifice fly, which cost Danks a chance at the victory. Still, it was an encouraging outing for the southpaw, as he gave up just four hits and walked nine while striking out five. He has another favorable matchup next week against the Cubs, but most mixed league owners can afford to wait and see for now.

A.J. Pollock went 3-for-4 with an RBI from the leadoff spot in Friday's win.
Advice: Pollock was probably looking at a demotion right about now if Adam Eaton's rehab went as hoped. As is, he'll remain in the majors and continue to start against lefties for a few more weeks. He's 8-for-14 the last five days after breaking out of a 1-for-19 slump.

Carlos Quentin went 3-for-3 with two doubles and a walk in his return to the starting lineup on Friday.
Advice: Quentin's first multihit game since April 30 has him back over the Mendoza Line at .203 for the first time in three weeks. Now all he needs is a multi-RBI game; he has just one this season.

Tim Lincecum surrendered four runs in seven innings Friday in a loss to the Rockies.
Advice: It was all Michael Cuddyer's fault; he doubled in the first two runs and homered for the fourth. He even scored the third after reaching base on a strikeout/wild pitch in the fourth. Lincecum did a bang-up job against everyone else, finishing with eight strikeouts and two walks.

Michael Cuddyer delivered a two-run double and a homer Friday in his return from the disabled list.
Advice: Picking up right where he left off. Cuddler is already halfway to last year's homer total with eight in 32 games. He's also driven in 26 runs.

Roy Oswalt struggled in his rehab start for Double-A Tulsa on Friday, surrendering three runs on four hits over his five innings of work.
Advice: Oswalt walked three and struck out three in the game. He threw 44 of his 72 pitches for strikes in the game, but did serve up a pair of home runs. He's expected to need another three minor league starts before he's ready to join the Rockies rotation. He could be worth a flyer in deeper mixed leagues.
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Jason Vargas pitched well in Friday's victory over the Royals, allowing just two runs on five hits over 7 1/3 innings.
Advice: Vargas also walked four on the night while punching out a pair. Miguel Tejada tagged him for a solo homer in the second inning, and Chris Getz added an RBI single in the fifth, but that was the extent of the damage. He's been one of the lone bright spots in the Halo's rotation this season, posting a 4-3 record, 3.43 ERA and 1.39 WHIP. He'll go in search of his third consecutive win when he takes on the Dodgers at home on Wednesday.