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    DIAMOND CHALLENGE ADDS-DROPS WEEK 18

    ADDS:

    1. Brandon Phillips 2B-CIN (115) - Filling second base needs was order of the day for most teams after Utley injury.
    2. Erik Bedard SP-BAL (82) - Potentially scary start at Fenway went just fine, thank you.
    3. J.J. Putz RP-SEA (71) - Has blown a couple of saves since I came to my senses and picked him up a few weeks back.
    4. Dan Uggla 2B-FL (66) - I guess if you need the power, batting average might bring you down though.
    5. Ryan Braun 3B-MIL (56) - Now starting on 30 percent of the top full season teams.
    6. Joe Nathan RP-MN (55) - Picked it up this week with saves in four consecutive games.
    7. Brian Roberts 2B-BAL (53) - Nice pick-up especailly if you need steals, and also added a couple HR's this week.
    8. Kaz Matsui 2B-COL (51) - Interesing enough Kelly Johnson (5 RBI game) not on this week's list.
    9. Jeremy Accardo RP-TOR (46) - Gets the nod over fellow 750'er Kevin Gregg this week.
    10. Jose Valverde RP-AZ (45) - Quickly becoming one of the least popular players in baseball. Corey Hart and his 2 HR game just misses making the list



    DROPS:

    1. Chris Ray RP-BAL (230) - Pretty safe drop at this point.
    2. Chase Utley 2B-PHI (74) - Players may come to regret this drop come September.
    3. Matt Cain SP-SF (65) - Had impressive 11 strikeout performance in San Deigo, showing he still has potential.
    4. Ian Kinsler 2B-TX (64) - Interesting amount of drops since it was known he was coming back this week.
    5. Ben Sheets SP-MIL (58) - Teammate Yovani Gallardo could start getting some pick-ups this week, or the week after when he gets two very favorable starts at home.
    6. Howie Kendrick 2B-ANG (55) - No return in the near future.
    7. Rickie Weeks 2B-MIL (42) - Finally got sent down to AAA this week.
    8. Rich Harden SP-OAK (36) - You mean people were still owning him???
    9. Travis Hafner 1B-CLE (26) - Remember when this guy used to mash everything?? Good thing he has that big fat contract signed.
    10. Carlos Beltran 2B-NYM (24) - Lands on DL with the dreaded oblique injury.



    2007 CDM FA LIST WEEK 19

    • C - Jason Varitek (BOS-740) - His stats right about what you would had expected back in March.
    • 1B - Sean Casey (DET-1020) - Might have to consider him for the post-season challenge.
    • 2B - Ray Durham (SF-1160) - Last year was the time to own him, slugging percentage has plummeted from .538 to .374. But he does have those seven games v. the Nats and Pirates this week.
    • 3B - Freddy Sanchez (PIT-700) - It's a one-category Pirate world - .300 batting average but not much else.
    • SS - Orlando Cabrera (ANG-940) - On pace for 90+ runs and RBI to go along with .300 average. Home run and steal production is not there though.
    • OF - Willy Taveras (COL-860) - He does have seven home games this week, but does not hit that much better at Coors.
    • OF - Andre Ethier (LA-620) - Solid .300 hitter but not much power and nary a steal on the entire season.
    • SP - Chris Capuano (MIL-910) - Jinx of being a Brewer bobblehead promotion, team has lost in each of his last 13 starts. The next bobblehead day features Ricky Weeks, who can now be seen at AAA Nashville.
    • SP - Farsto Carmona (CLE-400) - Best pick of the week, especially if you need someone cheap. He does win games but gives up a few hits.
    • RP - Bob Wickman (ATL-1240) - Not recommended in keeper leagues.



    2007 CDM 2ND SEASON BASEBALL ROSTER BREAKDOWN

    NOTE: KACSPORTS is not affiliated with CDM SPORTS or the CDM Sports Diamond Challenge. The following information is for research and enterntainment purposes.

    The following is a count of the top players per position in the 2nd season CDM Diamond Challenge - out of approximately 1500 entries.


    C - Martin 1322, Posada 563, McCann 550 (interesting breakdown between Jorgie and McCann), Johjima 355, Martinez 327 (he will become a hot item)

    1B - Fielder 1202 (good start w/home runs first four games), Morneau 984, A. Gonzalez 869, Hafner 433, Youkilis 380 (look for adds there), Lee 319, Howard 306, Ortiz 253

    2B - K. Johnson 779 (wide open position), Phillips 667, Utley 604, Kinsler 533 (but a lot of benches), Kendrick 463, Uggla 246, Weeks 236

    3B - Upton 1187, A. Ramirez 617, A. Rodriguez 572, Wright 460, C. Jones 332 (on DL), Lowell 325 (now also hurt), Teahen 244

    SS - Reyes 1387, H. Ramirez 1302, Hardy 1278 (insert Hardy for Hall and little has changed from original DC opening day rosters) OF - Ordonez 1355, Sizemore 1243, Holliday 1113, Victorino 842, Rios 664, Hunter 585, Griffey 520, Swisher 490, Ramirez 459, Francoeur 457, V. Guerrero 440, Granderson 385, C. Lee 355, Beltran 350, Willingham 313, Pence 303, Bonds 258, Duncan 254

    SP - Peavy 1366, Hamels 1248, Papelbon 963, Haren 880, Santana 876, Matsuzaka 768, O. Perez 682, Maine 639, F. Hernandez 562, Smoltz 537, C. Young 536, Lincecum 534, Lackey 527, Sabathia 495, R. Hill 483, Penny 470, Beckett 449, Snell 411, Shields 374, Verlander 364, R. Wolf 352, Bedard 326 (he will get some buys), Cain 314, Webb 311

    RP - Saito 1126, Coco Cordero 1032 (can't complain about three saves in five days), Reyes 1051, Valverde 950, Wheeler 395 (can't get saves if the team doesn't win) Accardo 361




    DIAMOND CHALLENGE 2005 SECOND SEASON BREAKDOWN

    KACSPORTS doesn't often ask for favors out of people, but after Clint Barmes fell down the stairs (or laid down his dirt bike) last Sunday, couldn't he at least gave me a call before calling his trainer. Or AP?? Or Reuters?? Or ESPN?? Anybody?? Just let us know you won't be playing this week. Why do we always hear about these injuries about three hours AFTER the transaction deadline??? Oh, I know - Barmes is on everyone's roster. Also, was there any CDM employees in the area with a tire-iron when the alleged injury occurred. Between the full and 2nd season games, there is going to be an avalanche of Barmes drops this week. The following is an early breakdown of 2nd season roster compositions.


    CATCHERS - Barmes was just the tip of the iceberg as far as high-percentage players being on the shelf as of the beginning of the week. Nonetheless 131 of the top 250 owners still started Joe Mauer this week, and was on the bench on 86 other rosters. Mauer was followed by San Diego's Ramon Hernandez (106), Jason Varitek (88), and Victor Martinez (Eddie Murray fired - HOO - RAY!!)

    FIRST BASE - Owners of Justin Morneau were somehow more concerned with his ailments. Only 25 of the top 250 started him this week, with him being on the benches of 137 other top teams. High-salaried players top the list this week with Albert Pujols (155) and Derrick Lee (138), followed by 460 bargain Nick Johnson (118), who will replace Barmes on many rosters this week. Mark Teixeira (93) and David Ortiz (45) were also well represented.

    SECOND BASE - Brian Roberts (shoulder) was yet another coin flip this week, 74 top teams started him, while another 141 taxied him. Chone Figgins (163) and Chase Utley (138) were the top plays this week. With Placido Palanco now traded, Utley buys figure to go through the roof this week, although Roberts is also slated to return.

    THIRD BASE - A New York player tops this list, just not the one you may be thinking of. Those tiring of Troy Glaus' (110) slumping ways are slowly turning towards the Mets David Wright (144) who comes at virtually the same price. 109 of the top owners got to enjoy Alex Rodriguez's monster mid-week game, and is followed by Colorado rookie Garrett Atkins (59) and Melvin Mora (44)

    SHORTSTOPS - 223 of the top 250 started Barmes this week, although four had him on their taxi. I'm guessing those four either (a) live in his condo unit or (b) were witnesses to a bald-headed man taking a bump at the hands of a tire-iron. Another dynamic with the Barmes injury is that there is a limited amount of attractive shortstops in this game. Miguel Tejada (144) and Jose Reyes (109) figure to be huge pick-up this week, but you still can't replace that 400 salary. Other possible options are the Padres Khalil Greene and Cincinnati's Felipe Lopez.

    OUTFIELD - Some much needed sanity prevails here. Miguel Cabrera (219) is Mr. Automatic, with stolen base king Scott Podsednik (202), and Bobby Abreu (188) not far behind. Jason Bay (144) is also popular while Brady Clark (106) and Kevin Mench (98) help out for salary cap purposes. Pat Burrell (71) rounds out the top seven.

    STARTING PITCHERS - Everything seemed to be a coin flip this week. Pedro Martinez (153 starts) started twice, so many elected to bench Johan Santana (86 starts/123 taxis). Of course both came through huge in their early week starts. Marlin teammates Josh Beckett (186) and Dontrelle Willis (158) wound up as the top starters this week. Other coin flips included Jake Peavy (110/126) who got roughed up some following a bout with the flu. Other tough calls included Brett Myers (105/83), Roy Halladay (86/64), Carlos Zambrano (83/115), and A.J. Burnett (53/95). I was surprised to see Miguel Batista (39/41) on more rosters than Ryan Dempster (27) - Dempster's stuff as a closer, including a 90 MPH slider, looks absolutely nasty. Was also surprised not to see Ben Sheets on a lot of rosters.

    RELIEF PITCHERS - A different recipe on many teams than you would see in the full-season contest, as many choose to budget at this position. B.J. Ryan (240 of the top 250) turns out to be the most owned-man in the second season game. He is followed this week by Chad Cordero (134), Joe Nathan (122), Dustin Hermanson (106), and Derrick Turnbow (92 - take your Mailox). Trevor Hoffman also checks in with 62, ahead of both Brad Lidge (53) and Francisco Rodriguez (41). Oakland phenom Huston Street (29) is also already getting notice from CDM owners.