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Poor week takes Soxman from first to worst (almost)
 
Most of the time the phrase “what a difference a week can make,” implies something positive.  However, my fantasy team tanked on a massive scale this past week…going 0-6 for the first time all season. 

Not only did I lose my hold on first place, I dropped to sixth in an eight-team division.

Sadly, playing in a highly competitive dynasty league of 16-team, 30-man rosters, there is NOTHING on the waiver wire or in the free agent pool that can help me. 
 

Living with three White Sox sluggers in your line-up does that to a person I guess.  So since I’m in a negative place, let’s start this week’s wrap-up with those who are tanking.
 
Fizzlers
 
Carlos Quentin
 
Quentin is mired in an 8-for-47 slump in June that has dropped his batting average from .295 to .269.  The MVP candidate is nursing a sore thumb, but it is not believed to be serious.
 
Paul Konerko
 
After FINALLY making the sizzler list, Konerko returned to his 2008 hitless ways last week.  He was scratched from Sunday’s game with a strained rib-cage muscle and could land on the DL.
 
Joe Crede
 
See a theme here as to why the Sox are also struggling again?  Crede’s numbers over the last 7 days: .143, 0 HR, 0 RBI
 
Chipper Jones
 
Not that you would ever bench him with the season he’s having, but over the last 7 days he’s hit .133, 0 HR, 1 RBI, .449 OPS.  He’s still hitting .402 on the season.
 
Bill Hall
 
Hall is completely lost this season and has been horrible over the last month, likely losing his starting job to Russ Branyan. Over the past 21 days, Hall is hitting .200, 0 HR, 3 RBI.
 
Dontrelle Willis
 
A total bust for the Tigers thus far.  Willis had a 54.01 ERA and 6.00 WHIP last week and was demoted to Single-A ball!  His ERA on the season: 13.01.

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Sizzlers
 
Grady Sizemore
 
The Indians slugger has been on fire over the last 7 days hitting .308, 5 HR, 8 RBI, 1.302 OPS.
 
Ryan Doumit
 
Here’s a Pirate to get excited over.  Doumit has had an incredible seven days in his own right hitting .400, 4 HR, 7 RBI, 1.443 OPS.
 
C.C. Sabathia
 
In the past seven days the big lefty has posted 2 wins, a 1.59 ERA and a 0.71 WHIP.  Here comes the Tribe, Sox fans.
 
Ted Lilly
 
2-0, 2.13 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP over the past seven days is an indicator that Lilly is in bloom once again.

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J.D. Drew
 
Drew is hitting a solid .447 in June and has raised his average to .321.  He also has 11 homers.  What are you waiting for?  Grab him!
 
Rookie Watch
 
Andy LaRoche
 
The Dodgers finally re-called Andy LaRoche from AAA Las Vegas this past week.  While he’s struggling now, he did homer in his first game back.  He is a top prospect and was believed to be a leading NL Rookie of the Year contender before injuring his thumb late in spring training.
 
Old Timer Watch
 
Jamie Moyer
 
Need starting pitching?  Consider taking a flyer on Phillies starter Jamie Moyer.  The 46-year old starter has been amazing over his last 2 starts posting a 1-0 record with a 1.35 ERA and a 0.83 WHIP.

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