Tonight's Target: Roy Halladay

Vitals: Harry Leroy Halladay, 30 yo RHP. Born in Denver, CO. Salary is $12.8 million. 104-50, 3.66 career. 9-2, 4.25 in 2007.

Halladay throws a low to mid 90s sinking fastball, a knuckle-curve, and a change. He gets you out via groundball.

Of Mariner hitters, Ibanez hits Halladay best, but he's probably still going to be out with a strained hamstring.

Times beat writer Geoff Baker says Halladay is an example of the possible career path of Felix Hernandez--a highly-touted pitcher who had terrific early success, then a few years of struggles. Right now, Halladay's on top of his game.

Miguel Batista (7-6, 4.85) goes for the M's. Gametime is 7:05 at Safeco. TV: KSTW)