After some cautionary words in last week's blog about which players aren't worth the green, I'll flip the tables this week and give you the one player per club that is likely to give you the best bang for your buck. You know what I mean, Eliot Spitzer...

So without any further Edu Adu adieu ado, lets get down to business.

Chicago Fire
Cuauhtemoc Blanco is the stud in Chicago, and he has had a solid start to the MLS season. The Mexican has pulled in 56 total points, which is tied for tops for his team. But those 56 points have cost you a pretty penny; the Designated Player costs over a fifth of the $1M salary budget that you started the season with. Who shares the lead with Blanco with 56 points? Veteran goalkeeper Jon Busch, who is a steal at around $50K.

Chivas USA
Paulo Nagamura is generally thought of as a bruising, ball-winning, defensive center midfielder. But clearly that's not all he's good for. In three games so far this season (all starts and complete games), Nagamura's already got a goal and an assist. Should you count on that level of production all season? Probably not. But at a reasonable price under 100K, he's a good value.

Colorado Rapids
The Rapids earned a fairly impressive 1-0 road win in New England over the weekend, and they have Nick LaBrocca to thank for it. His header was the only goal of the contest, and if he can keep finding the net, he'll be a steal. Don't put your mortgage on it, though. But Colorado has several other bargain buys to consider, including Stephen Keel, Omar Cummings, and Colin Clark, who is probably your best bet.

Columbus Crew
There is no debate to be had on this one; the best bargain in Columbus is Robbie Rogers. We've all been hearing good things about the youngster for what seems like an eternity now, and it looks like he may actually live up to the billing this year. Two goals over the weekend against Chivas, including a late game-winner, takes his point total up to 47, equal to that of Guillermo Barros Schelotto. Rogers, though, will cost you roughly a third as much as the Argentinean legend.

D.C. United
The Black-and-Red will certainly be looking to improve on this past weekend's embarassing outing at Real Salt Lake when they line up for MLS Primetime Thursday on ESPN2 against the aforementioned Crew at Estadio RFK. The hosts are full of big-name players, but there are still some diamonds in the rough to be had. Santino Quaranta's versatility makes him the best bet, because although he's listed as a forward, he could just as easily end up on either flank, or even paired up with Marcelo Gallardo in the middle.

FC Dallas
The Hoops are the only undefeated team left in the West and they knocked off the Red Bulls this weekend. Arturo Alvarez scored the opener, finding the net for the second week in succession. Though he's not inexpensive at around 80K, his 49 points so far make him worth every penny.

Houston Dynamo
Three games, yet only two points so for for Houston. They're still settling into the season, and some of their players are still finding their feet. Since none of the Dynamo players has really impressed thus far, it's hard to pick the best bargain from the Bayou City. If I had to take a chance on one, it would be midget winger Corey Ashe. His speed and creativity make him dangerous, and with a year under his belt, the North Carolina product is off and running, even if his team is not.

Kansas City Wizards
The best buys at Community America Ballpark are in defense. That's impressive considering Curt Onalfo's side shut out the 2007 Supporters' Shield winners D.C. United on opening day and blanked 2007 MLS Cup champion Houston on Saturday. For the ridiculously cheap option, go with Jonathan Leathers. Want somebody you've heard of? Jack Jewsbury already has a goal and an assist out of the back and has earned more fantasy points that anybody in Kansas. Or is it Missouri?

Los Angeles Galaxy
Well, you know it's not Beckham or Donovan. And it surely isn't Abel Xavier, who has earned NEGATIVE four points! Personally, I wouldn't buy any players from this team. They are all either overpriced or undertalented. I have to choose? Give me Ely Allen. Yes, I'm serious. The kid has potential and he costs next to nothing.

New England Revolution
Answer: He's young, he's cheap, he's Gambian, and he scores goals. Question: Who is Kenny Mansally? Yes, but it's a trick question. Also acceptable: Who is Sainey Niassi? The former has a goal and an assist in four games, while the latter leads the Revs in goals with a pair. For that kind of production for under 40,000, they might be the best bargains in the league, much less on this team.

New York Red Bulls
With only two games under their belts, the Bulls haven't had much of a chance to show anything. That said, nobody really stands out as a great bargain so far. Kevin Goldthwaite's numbers are decent, but they are inflated by his goal two weeks ago. Don't be fooled -- he's found the net just twice in his four-year career. But sure, go ahead, snap him up if your little heart desires.

Real Salt Lake
Forgive me, but I'm still not sold on this team. Yes, they crushed D.C. United, but it was a D.C. United resting its best players and still reeling from a disappointing early exit from the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. Much of Jason Kreis's team is untested, and it's likely to be a long season (again) in Utah. But with youth comes potential, and they do have plenty of that. Want to take a chance on someone from the Wasatch Front? OK, then think about Fabian Espindola. The young man from Argentina opened his 2008 scoring account against D.C. and could be poised to break out. I said could be.

San Jose Earthquakes
The reborn Quakes should have picked up their first point on Saturday against the Fire. If only rookie Shea Salinas hadn't missed a sitter from two yards out. But you know what? I like this kid, even though that chance was easier to take than to screw up. For the last half-hour of the game, he was the most dangerous player on the field and he added some desperately-needed energy to what was one of the most boring games I have seen in quite a while. I truly believe we'll be seeing much more from him.

Toronto FC
This team's best bargain is also one of its best players. Maurice Edu, reigning Rookie of the Year, is still very moderately priced. One thing you know you'll always get from Edu is a total effort, and it remains to be seen if the same will be true for the team's other go-to guys. And the best part is, Edu can still get better. Laurent Robert and and Amado Guevara have surely already peaked.

So there you have it. Snap up some quality players for cheap, watch them earn you points and increase in value, and then sell them off and upgrade if you wish. Make your trades early this week before United and Columbus get Week 4 going on Thursday night. See you next week!