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WHEN THE INJURY BUG ATTACKS

Webb. Kazmir. Hamilton. Sizemore. Putz. Lidge. Reyes. Quentin.

These are just a few names that have not been in your lineup due to the always lingering stress of fantasy baseball - INJURY. At the start, you probably looked over your lineup after draft day and felt like the future was full of hope. Then the future happened. The season is a long one and we are all likely to experience a week or more when the guys we count on go on the shelve. What can we do?

The waiver fire is an ocean full of hope. But can we find the Gold Fish instead of pulling seaweed. By golly...we can try!

Here are some names that could be waiting to play fill in as our starters on the DL rest their boo boos.

Manny Parra SP Brewers - I know. First thing you see is his 3-7 record. But Manny plays on a good offensive team and provides a better chance to get run support then alot of the pitchers on the waiver wire. His history shows he is bound to climb back to a more reasonable win/loss line.

Kenshin Kawakami SP Braves - Kenshin is a lost value on the braves pitching rotation. He scared off alot of owners with early fatigue and inconsistency. Still, he hasn't allowed more then 3 runs in his last 7 starts and the Braves offense has just gotten a major face lift in Nate McLouth. He has also showed the ability to rack up some Ks.

Chris Duncan OF Cardinals - Chris hasn't put up the pop that usually comes with his name but he has seen 177 at bats and has 73 total bases. He has the upside to give you a homer here, homer there while someone like Josh Hamilton recovers. Yet, if you are in a league that penalizes strikeouts, stay away.

Jack Wilson SS Pirates - Captain Jack is a very underrated player. He is also someone who has been involved in trade rumors and could soar in stock if dealt to a contender. Don't expect a ton of runs but he can spray the hits and give you Average.

Andrew Bailey RP Athletics - Bailey has been sneaking around the closers spot the last few days. He has 3 saves in the month of June and may quietly become the man as many forget there is still baseball in Oakland. If Bailey can get you some saves while your closer recovers, then its like striking gold all over again on the west coast.

QUICKIES

The MLB Draft happened today. If your in a keeper league, keep your eyes open on how they progress but don't hold your breath for this season value.

Nate McLouth has the ability to make every player in the Braves lineup better. Sparkplug effect.

With Boston looking for a shortstop I can see Nick Green posting some numbers to state his case to stay put.

Jose Contreras (SP) has been called up to the White Sox. He is worth a chance on your team.

It feels like the Red Sox pitching staff (besides Beckett) will either throw no hitters or get shelled. Hopefully the Russian..err...Boston Roulette ends soon.

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