Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market
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over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after opening day, though, you will probably have trouble competing in your
rotisserie baseball league.
KFFL.com's Diamond Market series gives you the fantasy baseball tips and advice you need to sort through the masses quickly.
2011 Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Jarrod Parker (09/27)
 | Trevor Bauer was getting hype, but this highly regarded youngster will beat him to the bigs with a Tuesday start. Worth a fantasy look? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Lorenzo Cain, Jarrod Dyson (09/26)
 | The Kansas City Royals are making 2012 plans in their final three games of 2011, so players like Alex Gordon are taking a seat. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Edward Mujica (09/23)
 | Edward Mujica is first in line in the Marlins' race to replace the artist currently known as Leo Nunez. There could be a shuffling, though. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Chase Headley (09/22)
 | A familiar Padres bat returns. Can he help your stretch run? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Jason Hammel, Alex Sanabia (09/21)
 | The Colorado Rockies and Florida Marlins will each give a talented but risky hurler a spot start this weekend. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Allen Craig (09/20)
 | All talented stick Allen Craig needs is a chance. He has gotten several this year, and it looks like he will to close out 2011. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Ryan Raburn, Mike McCoy, Luis Mendoza (09/19)
 | Ryan Raburn a legit late-season earner. What about Mike McCoy and Luis Mendoza? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Matt Moore (09/16)
 | Valuing talent over role could decide a championship down the stretch. For instance, Matt Moore.... |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Adam Loewen (09/15)
 | Will the Toronto Blue Jays' version of Rick Ankiel lock up a permanent spot? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Bryan LaHair, Everett Teaford (09/14)
 | The Chicago Cubs are getting a look at a player who might not be with them after 2011, and the Kansas City Royals will test a hurler on the hill. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Randall Delgado (09/13)
 | Bravos bypassing Julio Teheran for another talented youngster |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Wilin Rosario, Jordan Pacheco, Joel Peralta, Ramon Santiago (09/12)
 | Two Rockies "catchers" on the rise, the Rays' potential closer fill-in and an unlikely source of MI buzz |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Dustin McGowan, Drew Pomeranz (09/09)
 | One highly regarded SP getting taste of bigs. Another is just happy to be back on an MLB mound. Both hold long-term intrigue. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Brett Pill, Matt Dominguez, Joe Benson, Manny Acosta (09/08)
 | The Florida Marlins may test their third baseman of the future in the present, plus more pickups from teams playing out the string. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Jerry Sands, Anthony Rizzo, Michael Taylor, Chris Schwinden (09/07)
 | A trio of prospects looking for redemption, another seeking a shot for the long term |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Juan Francisco, Liam Hendriks, Jose Lobaton, Chris Parmelee (09/06)
 | Juan Francisco and Jose Lobaton have openings. Also, the Twins look toward the future. Is it bright enough to care about this season? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Julio Teheran, Dana Eveland (09/02)
| The Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers are in need of reinforcements in their rotations. Do each of them have the right man for the job? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Devin Mesoraco, Edinson Volquez (09/01)
 | The Cincinnati Reds, like every other MLB team, are adding players by the truckload on Sept. 1, and a couple of theirs are worth checking out. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Stephen Strasburg, Jesus Montero, Tom Milone, Jacob Turner (08/31)
 | Four titanic tots arriving in the bigs. Which ones will tip the fantasy scales? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Taylor Green, Santiago Casilla, more (08/30)
 | Here's the latest target for Giants saves chasers. Plus, Casey McGehee put on notice, and Leonys Martin arrives |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: John Mayberry Jr., Dayan Viciedo, more (08/29)
 | Dayan Viciedo returns to The Show, a potential saves bird and the next Phillies breakout star? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Allen Craig, Dayan Viciedo (08/26)
| A reminder to grab Dayan Viciedo, and Allen Craig deserves your attention, too |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Brian Bogusevic (08/25)
 | The Houston Astros are getting production on offense from an improbable source but not entirely unexpected source. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Kevin Kouzmanoff, Logan Morrison, more (08/24)
 | Should you cruise for Kouz in the Mile High City? Plus, the Florida Marlins welcome back their tweet swinger, the Snakes-Jays trade and more. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Ryan Adams, Ross Ohlendorf, more (08/23)
 | The Baltimore Orioles call up a player whom they hope might be their keystone man of the future, and the Pittsburgh Pirates fill in their starting five. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Mike Moustakas, more (08/22)
 | Mike Moustakas waking up, and many might be sleeping on the best Giants RP option in place of Brian Wilson |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Mike Trout, more (08/19)
 | A pair of young Angels ascending again. Do they command your attention? Plus, one of the presents from the Ubaldo Jimenez trade might be up soon, too |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Jed Lowrie, Ryan Lavarnway, David Huff (08/18)
 | A trio of AL risers fall into opportunities to contribute |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Frank Francisco, more (08/17)
 | Frank Francisco takes over closing by default. Are any of these other pieces useful to your fantasy squad? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Bobby Parnell, more (08/16)
 | Bobby Parnell has the green light for saves. Tyler Flowers starting behind the plate. Brandon Allen becoming Oakland's regular 1B? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Brandon Belt, Chris Sale, more (08/15)
 | Turn on the Brandon Belt watch again. Don't forget this save collector, and Ryan Raburn falls into ABs again |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Rafael Betancourt, Brian Matusz, Salvador Perez (08/12)
 | An Orioles pitcher worth adding? Rafael Betancourt to step in for Huston Street. Is Salvador Perez worth your backstop bucks? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Stephen Strasburg, Jonny Gomes, Jamey Carroll (08/11)
| Think about stashing Stephen Strasburg, and these other two options aren't bad depth pieces, either. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Todd Frazier, more (08/10)
 | A pair of Reds youngsters, including Todd Frazier, getting lineup time. Have the Angels and Astros unearthed rotation gems? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Kevin Slowey, more (08/09)
 | Twins have a new (old) SP. The Blue Jays, White Sox and Rockies also decide on their rotation fillers. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Aubrey Huff, James Darnell, Ruben Tejada (08/08)
 | Aubrey Huff an attractive option again? Ruben Tejada will see AB, but what else will he give? James Darnell arrives, too |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Brett Lawrie, Ivan Nova, more (08/05)
 | Grab Brett Lawrie. Duh. Not so obvious: Ivan Nova's rise |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Jesus Montero, Brad Mills (08/04)
 | The New York Yankees may call upon reinforcements for the offense, and the Toronto Blue Jays have a new (temp?) starting pitcher. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Zach Britton, more (08/03)
 | Mariners giving Casper Wells a chance. Zach Britton worth your attention? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: J.D. Martinez, Sean Rodriguez, more (08/02)
 | J.D. Martinez gets chance to shine with Hunter Pence gone. The Rays actually have a productive SS? Plus, still more fallout from the trade deadline. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Paul Goldschmidt, Dee Gordon, more (08/01)
 | Paul Goldschmidt, Dee Gordon and others see value boosts after trade deadline |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Dayan Viciedo, Jesus Guzman, Twins 2B (07/29)
 | Carlos Quentin trade rumors make Dayan Viciedo a stash. Plus the streaking Jesus Guzman ... and, if you dare, the Twins' keystone situation. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Lucas Duda, Tyler Colvin, more (07/28)
 | Carlos Beltran's replacement a power play. Nate McLouth has room to work with. Plus more trade fallout. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Colby Rasmus, Edwin Jackson, more (07/27)
 | Breaking down Colby Rasmus to Toronto, Edwin Jackson and others to St. Louis. Don't forget the fallout from the Reds-Nationals trade. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Jason Bourgeois, more (07/26)
 | There's a little more reason to take a chance on speedy Jason Bourgeois - again - plus the Reds plugging some infield gaps |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Pedro Alvarez, Desmond Jennings, more (07/25)
 | Desmond Jennings made his long-awaited season debut over the weekend, the Bucs recalled Pedro Alvarez to help their struggling offense, and how will the Rockies cope with the loss of Carlos Gonzalez? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Josh Reddick, Jason Kipnis, more (07/22)
 | Reddick is stealing PT from a bum in Beantown. Cleveland Indians call up another quality prospect, while San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks also graze farm. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Ryan Doumit, Chone Figgins, more (07/21)
 | Doumit is making a quick recovery; Figgins is getting PT; Stephen Drew's sub is worth a look; Wilson Betemit is in a better sitch; and Leo Nunez's would-be successor is... |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Brandon Belt, Jose Altuve, Chien-Ming Wang (07/20)
| The San Francisco Giants again turned to one of their top prospects. Will he stick around this time? Plus, a couple of other NL properties who may deserve your attention. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Robinson Chirinos, David Huff (07/19)
 | The Tampa Bay Rays' new backup catcher presents just a little intrigue, while Huff may be angling for a rotation spot with the Cleveland Indians. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Jason Isringhausen, more (07/18)
 | The New York Mets may have a differing opinion from fantasy owners' when it comes to who should close. Plus, possible upgrades at second base and in the outfield. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Sean Marshall, Hector Sanchez (07/15)
 | Another Giants catching prospect gets a chance, and the Cubs thinking about non-Carlos Marmol saves |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Brandon Allen (07/14)
 | Brandon Allen getting another MLB shot. How explosive will it be? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Bobby Parnell, Clay Hensley (07/13)
| Though Jason Isringhausen looms, door opens for Mets' Bobby Parnell. And can Clay Hensley recapture his magic? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Dexter Fowler, more (07/12)
 | Dexter Fowler might have to battle for PT, but he's an option to fill Charlie Blackmon's shoes. Plus, a trio of part-timers that'll help in the right league. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Jon Rauch, Eduardo Nunez, Jeanmar Gomez (07/11)
 | Increases in value for Toronto's closer (sort of), Alex Rodriguez's fill-in and Cleveland's likely new rotation member |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Mike Trout, more (07/08)
 | Mike Trout gets the call thanks to Peter Bourjos' injury, and the D-backs giving Sean Burroughs another go-round |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Ruben Tejada, Kyle Seager, Humberto Quintero (07/07)
 | Mariners seek offensive jolt in young hot cornerman. Two other risers will mainly help with playing time. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Aroldis Chapman, more (07/06)
 | Still hope for Aroldis Chapman, Ian Stewart, but which one more so? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Travis Snider, more (07/05)
 | Is Travis Snider still available? Emilio Bonifacio holds waiver wire steals, especially since his manager is having flashbacks. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Chris Davis (07/01)
 | Yup, power-starved teams need to start considering Chris Davis ... again. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Orlando Cabrera, Charlie Furbush, Mark Ellis (06/30)
 | The O-Cab is back in service, and the Tigers swap the roles of two left-handers |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Joe Nathan, Rich Harden (06/29)
 | It doesn't hurt to beat the rush on Joe Nathan, and ... wait for it ... Rich Harden returns! |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Antonio Bastardo, Michael Stutes, more (06/28)
 | Who'll fill in for Ryan Madson while he's on the DL? And yes, Adam Kennedy can be useful. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Chris Heisey, more (06/27)
 | Chris Heisey forcing his way into Reds' lineup. Third base prospects - one highly touted, one nearly forgotten - arrive for their Central division teams. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Eric Thames, Shelley Duncan, Kyle Kendrick (06/24)
 | The Toronto Blue Jays look for some help on offense now that Brett Lawrie's return to action in the minor leagues will be delayed. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Chris Carter, Chase d'Arnaud, Alex Presley (06/23)
 | The A's call upon the slugging Carter in the absence of Josh Willingham, and the Pittsburgh Pirates look to infuse even more youth. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Conor Jackson, Cory Luebke, Vance Worley (06/22)
 | The Oakland Athletics demoted Daric Barton, opening up at-bats at first base. Plus, two pitchers with chances to hold down rotation spots for a bit. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Mark Hamilton, more (06/21)
 | The St. Louis Cardinals may have to deal in a call-up they had previously used only sparingly now that Albert Pujols is out for an extended period. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Hong-Chih Kuo, more (06/20)
 | No pressure: Hong-Chih Kuo back in the Los Angeles bullpen |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Marco Scutaro (06/17)
 | Jed Lowrie's potential fill-in might be a hot commodity soon |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Jose Lopez, more (06/16)
 | Another top prospect coming up, and Jose Lopez isn't far away from relevance again |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Blake DeWitt, Zach Stewart (06/15)
 | Blake DeWitt stepping into more time, and the Jays bring up a new rotation member |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Dayan Viciedo, Eduardo Nunez (06/14)
| White Sox looking to shake up offense? It also pays in some leagues to get a jump on Derek Jeter's replacement |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Cliff Pennington, more (06/13)
 | Some middle infield help you're overlooking, including Cliff Pennington in his new lineup role |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Ben Revere, more (06/10)
 | Mike Moustakas up, Ben Revere playing more and Lucas Duda's new opportunity? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Marco Scutaro, more (06/09)
| Worrisome Dustin Pedroia news could be replay of 2010, which is good news for Marco Scutaro's value |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Mike Carp, more (06/08)
 | Mariners catch Carp again, plus another youngster added to fading Tribe. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Scott Sizemore, more (06/07)
 | Jemile Weeks coming up. Anthony Rizzo, Charlie Blackmon to follow? Plus, Scott Sizemore starts fresh. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Joakim Soria, more (06/06)
 | Check if someone dropped Joakim Soria. If you need speed, you can rent Emilio Bonifacio. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Jordan Schafer, Greg Halman (06/03)
 | UPDATED: Revisiting Jordan Schafer's long-term status in Atlanta, plus a hard-throwing, wild pitcher is returning to the Cincinnati Reds. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Jon Jay, more (06/02)
 | A pair of Cardinals have a new opportunity, plus two more outfielders look to make long-term impact |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Chris Nelson, more (06/01)
 | The talented Chris Nelson returns to Denver, and Canada's Team could soon welcome back a native son |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Mike Minor, more (05/31)
 | Major improvement for Mike Minor? Plus, Aaron Crow the new closer in KC, and a sluggish masher tries to rebound in ChiTown. |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Eric Young Jr., more (05/27)
 | Eric Young Jr. brings his speed back to Denver. Josh Reddick needs some dominoes to fall, but can't be ignored |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Brandon Belt, more (05/26)
| Giants lose stud youngster, bringing up another one. Plus, potential Blue Jays saves? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Mike Leake, more (05/25)
 | Mike Leake could get another shot. What about those new Dodgers relievers? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Chris Denorfia, more (05/24)
 | It's time to take a look at Chris Denorfia, plus more uncertain stabs in the dark |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Mike Morse, more (05/23)
 | Bumps and bruises opening up time for Mike Morse, Nolan Reimold and a slew of others |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Domonic Brown, more (05/20)
 | Phillies pull the trigger on Domonic Brown. Any other bullets worth buying? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Jose Lopez, more (05/19)
| Jose Lopez resurfacing, and who might be the next to benefit in the Phillies' outfield? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Felix Pie, more (05/18)
 | Felix Pie gets another slice of PT. Who else is in line for an upgrade? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Eric Thames, more (05/17)
| Another power bat joins the Blue Jays, and a more anticipated call-up coming to KC |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Fernando Salas, more (05/16)
 | It's Fernando Salas' turn on the St. Louis saves spinner, and one West Coast prospect might be arriving sooner than originally thought |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Ty Wigginton, more (05/13)
 | Playing time changes in Oakland, Washington and possibly Colorado |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Vicente Padilla, more (05/12)
 | The Dodgers' bullpen, White Sox's rotation a bit clearer |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: J.J. Hardy, more (05/11)
 | How's your shortstop doing? J.J. Hardy might be an attractive option for many of you |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Andres Torres, more (05/10)
 | Forgotten DL returnees, including Andres Torres, ready to contribute |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Chris Davis, more (05/09)
| Chris Davis has yet another chance to make a fantasy impact, and it's time to start thinking about stashing another big prospect |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Carlos Gomez, more (05/06)
 | Everyone will run to pick up Eric Hosmer. Is Carlos Gomez worth similar attention? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Vicente Padilla, more (05/05)
| A reminder to grab Vicente Padilla and Hong-Chih Kuo, plus some single-universe players gaining more PT |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Mark Trumbo, more (05/04)
 | Youngsters filling needs: Mark Trumbo for thump, Ben Revere for speed |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Ian Stewart, more (05/03)
 | Ian Stewart, Scott Sizemore aim to build on their Triple-A recoveries |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Fernando Salas, more (05/02)
| The Cards' latest savior is worth a shot, plus Panda's replacement |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Kevin Slowey, more (04/29)
 | The Twins could turn to Kevin Slowey soon, and three youngsters get their shot |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Brian Schneider, more (04/28)
 | Flashy? Hardly, but these AB fillers can make a difference in the right setup |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Roger Bernadina, more (04/27)
 | No clear opportunity, but Roger Bernadina has raw talent. And who's taking Casey Blake's PT in LA? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Sergio Santos, more (04/26)
 | More closer shakeups, plus another position for a Swiss army knife |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Darren Oliver, more (04/25)
| Add these two newfound closers, and don't give up on Mike Morse |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Scott Cousins, more (04/22)
 | Who'll replace Logan Morrison? Is Mark Teahen fighting his way into the White Sox lineup? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Bartolo Colon, more (04/21)
 | The Cards' potential new closer ... and is Bartolo Colon back? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Ty Wigginton, more (04/20)
| Like clockwork: Ty Wigginton once again falls into PT |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Charlie Morton, Jerry Sands, more (04/19)
 | The Pirates may have found buried treasure, and the Dodgers add some thump from within |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Jed Lowrie, more (04/18)
| Jed Lowrie, Drew Storen knocking on the door |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market (04/15)
 | Joe Mauer's replacement: uninspiring unless desperate. What about Ryan Franklin's potential stand-in? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market (04/14)
 | The Rockies' Jonathan Herrera showing more meat to frame, performance |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market (04/13)
| Though neither is Walker, these Texas Rangers are more valuable |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market (04/12)
 | Who'll replace a pair of injured speedsters? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market (04/11)
 | Desmond Jennings' path clearer, and more saves might be on your wire |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market (04/08)
 | The Nationals are starting the transition to Wilson Ramos, and the Twins start to fill Tsuyoshi Nishioka's shoes |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market (04/07)
 | With Erick Aybar slowed, this Angel has been flying on playing time |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market (04/06)
| Buried treasure for the Bucs? Plus, some more bats find more playing time |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market (04/05)
 | Things are just Brandon Beachy in Atlanta, but should you think the same about Matt Harrison? |
- Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market (04/04)
 | You already know about Brandon Belt. Which other opening-week risers deserve your attention? |
2010 Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market
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