New kid on the block

Major league debuts are always a good time, and we've had a whole lot of exciting ones this season. Enter, Jeremy Hellickson. The 23-year-old right-hander has been clamoring for a shot at the big leagues all season while posting some rather gaudy numbers at Triple-A Durham. On Monday against the Twins, he got that shot. Hellickson fired seven innings of two-run ball and struck out six batters to earn a win in his first appearance with the Rays. He was optioned back to Durham immediately after the start and will only be recalled as a reliever -- if he's recalled at all -- but keeper league owners got their first taste of what's to come and it sure went down smoothly. Like most of Tampa's youngsters, he will be a major factor in fantasy leagues for a long time to come.

I watched this game, for being only 23 years old he seems to have a lot of poise. The really good part is that he is not afraid to go inside and challenge the big boys. Add this kid to the Rays already great young staff in the years to come they will be tough.UC157Larry