FanHouse Aaron Cunningham

Starting Five is our wrapup of the previous day's baseball action, with a quick nod to what is ahead.

You Oughta Know ...
That Florida's Sean West is now within 299 wins of Randy Johnson on the all-time career list.

West, 22, out-dueled Johnson on Monday in the latter's first start after reaching the 300-win milestone, taking a no-hitter into the seventh against San Francisco. It was the fourth career start for West, and his first victory.

A tall left-hander, he naturally idolized Johnson growing up.

Going up against Johnson was an even greater thrill.

"It was so surreal seeing him out there [Monday]," West said. "It was like a dream."

So far, West – who at 6-foot-8 gives up two inches to Johnson – has a 2.22 ERA with just 14 hits allowed in 24 1/3 innings.

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Wondering which young players could have an impact in the majors this year? Let MLB FanHouse guide the way in Better Know a Prospect. In this edition we look at three players from Oakland, which has one of the top systems in the game.

Gio Gonzalez, SP: The southpaw failed to impress in a 34-inning cameo with Oakland last season, posting a 7.68 ERA and walking 25, but with an extensive and impressive minor league track record and a wide open big league rotation, he's going to get plenty of opportunities to prove himself. Gonzalez whiffed a staggering 712 hitters in 624 minor league innings. His ability to miss bats should be more than enough to overcome his at times spotty control and help him be successful in the majors. With names like Dana Eveland and Dallas Braden ahead of him on the depth chart, he could get a shot right away.