Please refer to yesterday's column for information on the upside rankings, as well as general commentary on how to assemble a pitching staff.

Minor League Free Agents and AAA/AA Prospects from the National League Central

Chicago Cubs
Minor League Free Agents:
Ben Ford, 25, P:R, B:R.
25:11 K:BB in 32.1 IP with 41 H and 3 HR between R Cubs and AAA Iowa.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Steve Gagliano, 23, P:R, B:R.
60:37 K:BB in 70 IP with 72 H and 5 HR between A+ Daytona and AA West Tennessee.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2007.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Aaron Kramer, 26, P:R, B:S.
43:12 K:BB in 51 IP with 56 H and 12 HR between AA Mobile and AA West Tennessee.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

David Moraga, 25, P:L, B:L.
67:29 K:BB in 95.2 IP with 103 H and 15 HR between AAA Colorado Springs and AA West Tennessee.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Lefty specialist by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $2 by 2005.

Matt Snyder, 26, P:R, B:R.
51:32 K:BB in 55 IP with 71 H and 8 HR between AAA Rochester, A+ Charlotte, AA Tulsa, AAA Iowa, and AA West Tennessee.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Rob Stanifer, 29, P:R, B:R.
79:28 K:BB in 74.1 IP with 85 H and 9 HR at AAA Iowa.
Appropriate 2002 Role: RHMR.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR in 2002.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Injury replacement, if he makes a team.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2003.

Dave Wainhouse, 33, P:R, B:L.
61:24 K:BB in 75.2 IP with 86 H and 9 HR at AAA Iowa.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2003.

Prospects:
Scott Kamieniecki, 37, P:R, B:R.
38:10 K:BB in 37 IP with 34 H and 3 HR at AAA Iowa.
Appropriate 2002 Role: Long relief.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Long relief in 2002.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Mike Meyers, 23, P:R, B:R.
124:64 K:BB in 147.2 IP with 129 H and 9 HR at AAA Iowa.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2004.

Joey Nation, 22, P:L, B:L.
48:13 K:BB in 44.2 IP with 39 H and 5 HR at AAA Iowa.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2006.

Phil Norton, 25, P:L, B:R. Underwent Tommy John surgery on January 16th, 2002.
75:41 K:BB in 73.2 IP with 65 H and 3 HR at AAA Iowa.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA Swingman when recovered.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Nate Teut, 25, P:L, B:R.
125:69 K:BB in 167 IP with 184 H and 28 HR at AAA Iowa.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement if acceptable H/9 and HR/9 at AAA.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Matt Bruback, 22, P:R, B:R.
130:41 K:BB in 122 IP with 128 H and 6 HR between AA West Tennessee and A+ Daytona.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Chris Gissell, 23, P:R, B:R.
136:63 K:BB in 159.2 IP with 159 H and 13 HR at AA West Tennessee.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Rick Palma, 21, P:L, B:L.
70:25 K:BB in 70.2 IP with 61 H and 6 HR at AA West Tennessee.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Steve Smyth, 23, P:L, B:L.
93:40 K:BB in 120.1 IP with 110 H and 9 HR at AA West Tennessee.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Mike Wuertz, 22, P:R, B:R.
135:58 K:BB in 160 IP with 160 H and 20 HR at AA West Tennessee.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Mark Prior, 20, P:R, B:R.
#2 overall pick in 2001 draft. Did not pitch professionally in 2001.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA/AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #1 starter by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Very high draft pick, probably 1st or 2nd depending on league depth.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2006.

Cincinnati Reds
Minor League Free Agents:
Frank Rodriguez and Johnny Ruffin were covered with National League Relievers.
Doug Dent, 24, P:R, B:R.
65:29 K:BB in 64.1 IP with 79 H and 6 HR between AA Mobile and A+ Mudville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Leo Estrella, 26, P:R, B:R.
61:39 K:BB in 94.2 IP with 103 H and 9 HR between AA Chattanooga, AAA Norfolk, and AAA Louisville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Scott Forster, 29, P:L, B:R.
15:16 K:BB in 19 IP with 17 H and 1 HR between AA Huntsville and AAA Louisville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Mike Grace, 31, P:R, B:R.
27:15 K:BB in 33.1 IP with 44 H and 2 HR at AA Chattanooga.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Larry Luebbers, 31, P:R, B:R.
108:36 K:BB in 175.1 IP with 177 H and 10 HR between AA Chattanooga and Louisville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

James Manias, 26, P:L, B:L.
68:18 K:BB in 71.1 IP with 51 H and 7 HR between A+ Mudville and AA Chattanooga.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Javier Martinez, 24, P:R, B:R.
21:9 K:BB in 17 IP with 16 H and 3 HR between A+ Mudville and AA Chattanooga.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Brian McNichol, 27, P:L, B:L.
54:14 K:BB in 54.1 IP with 42 H and 1 HR between AA Chattanooga and AAA Louisville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement if good K:BB in AAA.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Scott Service, 34, P:R, B:R.
33:10 K:BB in 30.1 IP with 24 H and 6 HR between A Dayton and AAA Louisville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR in 2002 with good spring training.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Injury replacement if solid K:BB.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 in 2002.

Matt Skrmetta, 28, P:R, B:S.
58:20 K:BB in 54.1 IP with 41 H and 5 HR at AAA Louisville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Prospects:
Paul Darnell, 25, P:L, B:R.
108:32 K:BB in 91.1 IP with 81 H and 8 HR between A+ Mudville, AA Chattanooga, and AAA Louisville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: Lefty specialist.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Injury replacement; potential FAAB if Graves is injured.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Chris Booker, 24, P:R, B:R.
101:47 K:BB in 68 IP with 52 H and 8 HR between AA West Tennessee and AA Chattanooga.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Maximo de la Rosa, 29, P:R, B:R.
52:13 K:BB in 46.2 IP with 57 H and 4 HR at AA Chattanooga.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Travis Thompson, 23, P:R, B:R.
118:46 K:BB in 167 IP with 170 H and 10 HR at AA Chattanooga.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Houston Astros
Minor League Free Agents:
Derek Clifton, 21, P:R,B:R.
6:6 K:BB in 11.1 IP with 11 H and 0 HR at A- Pittsfield.
Appropriate 2002 Role: Reliever in independent leagues.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A+ reliever by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Travis Driskill, 29, P:R, B:R.
145:33 K:BB in 178.2 IP with 175 H and 21 HR at AAA New Orleans.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2004.

David Evans, 33, P:R, B:R.
44:27 K:BB in 47 IP with 56 H and 13 HR between AA Round Rock and AAA New Orleans.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Mike Ribaudo, 26, P:R, B:R.
37:30 K:BB in 47.2 IP with 50 H and 5 HR at A Michigan.
Appropriate 2002 Role: A-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA reliever.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Brian Shouse, 32, P:L, B:L.
56:15 K:BB in 53 IP with 51 H and 4 HR at AAA New Orleans.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Travis Smith, 28, P:R, B:R.
85:27 K:BB in 162.1 IP with 157 H and 7 HR between AAA New Orleans and AA Round Rock.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Prospects:
J.D. Arteaga, 26, P:L, B:L.
90:27 K:BB in 138 IP with 143 H and 11 HR at AAA New Orleans.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Doug Brocail, 34, P:R, B:L.
3:1 in 3.1 IP with 2 H and 0 HR between AAA New Orleans and AA Round Rock.
Appropriate 2002 Role: RHMR.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Reserve pick on draft day.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2004.

Mark Guerra, 29, P:R, B:R.
83:26 K:BB in 144.1 IP with 150 H and 12 HR between AA Round Rock and AAA New Orleans.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #5 starter by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Brad Lidge, 24, P:R, B:R.
42:7 K:BB in 26 IP with 21 H and 1 HR at AA Round Rock.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #2 starter by 2006, if he can stay healthy; Closer by 2006 if he can't.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Low draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2006.

James Lira, 23, P:R, B:R.
60:22 K:BB in 70.1 IP with 49 H and 4 HR between A Michigan and AA Round Rock.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Brandon Puffer, 25, P:R, B:R.
91:35 K:BB in 82.2 IP with 52 H and 4 HR at AA Round Rock.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Jeriome Robertson, 24, P:L, B:L.
72:21 K:BB in 73.2 IP with 89 H and 10 HR at AA Round Rock.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Doug Sessions, 24, P:R, B:R.
78:33 K:BB in 103 IP with 98 H and 13 HR at AA Round Rock.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Tom Shearn, 23, P:R, B:R.
136:51 K:BB in 110 IP with 94 H and 7 HR at AA Round Rock.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Closer by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2006.

Travis Wade, 25, P:R, B:R.
56:22 K:BB in 65.2 IP with 67 H and 7 HR at AA Round Rock.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Milwaukee Brewers
Minor League Free Agents:
Rocky Coppinger, Gus Gandarillas, and Brandon Kolb were reviewed with National League Relievers.
Mark Brownson, 26, P:R, B:L.
115:35 K:BB in 131 IP with 143 H and 18 HR at AA Huntsville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Carlos Chantres, 25, P:R, B:R.
87:93 K:BB in 167.1 IP with 176 H and 15 HR at AAA Indianapolis.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Tim Davis, 30, P:L, B:L.
32:18 K:BB in 37.2 IP with 36 H and 1 HR at AA Huntsville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Tom Fordham, 27, P:L, B:L.
35:13 K:BB in 38.1 IP with 25 H and 6 HR.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Tim Harikkala, 29, P:R, B:R.
96:42 K:BB in 172 IP with 210 H and 15 HR.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Long reliever by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Jim Lynch, 25, P:R, B:R.
114:40 K:BB in 85.1 IP with 98 H and 15 HR at A+ High Desert.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2007.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Aaron Myers, 25, P:R, B:R.
68:40 K:BB in 70 IP with 53 H and 4 HR at AA Huntsville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Elvis Polanco, 23, P:R, B:R.
77:19 K:BB in 84 IP with 98 H and 16 HR at A+ High Desert.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Dan Serafini, 27, P:L, B:S.
65:27 K:BB in 71.2 IP with 95 H and 7 HR between AAA Fresno, AAA Norfolk, and AAA Indianapolis.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Lefty specialist by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

John Snyder, 26, P:R, B:R.
84:37 K:BB in 147.1 IP with 202 H and 15 HR at AAA Indiandpolis.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Lefty specialist by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Jay Tessmer, 29, P:R, B:R.
49:15 K:BB in 71.2 IP with 79 H and 7 HR between AAA Colorado Spring and AAA Indianapolis.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Matt Williams, 30, P:L, B:S.
45:42 K:BB in 72 IP with 65 H and 2 HR at AAA Indianapolis.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Lefty specialist by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Prospects:
Brian Mallette, 26, P:R, B:R.
94:31 K:BB in 72 IP with 53 H and 6 HR between AA Huntsville and AAA Indianapolis.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Closer by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2006.

Jose Mieses, 21, P:R, B:R.
55:12 K:BB in 43 IP with 50 H and 6 HR between AA Huntsville, AAA Indianapolis, R Brewers, R+ Ogden.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter if healthy.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #2 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2005.

Jason Childers, 22, P:R, B:R.
97:41 K:BB in 156.2 IP with 196 H and 22 HR at AA Huntsville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #5 starter by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Jose Garcia, 23, P:R, B:R.
84:49 K:BB in 111 IP with 99 H and 6 HR at AA Huntsville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Andy High, 27, P:L, B:L.
103:26 K:BB in 119.2 IP with 111 H and 12 HR between IND Atlantic City and AA Huntsville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Jack Krawczyk, 25, P:R, B:R.
66:16 K:BB in 81.1 IP with 67 H and 9 HR at AA Huntsville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Derek Lee, 26, P:L, B:L.
109:39 K:BB in 162.1 IP with 173 H and 10 HR at AA Huntsville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Long reliever by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Pittsburgh Pirates
Minor League Free Agents:
Carlos Alvarado, 23, P:R, B:R.
81:36 K:BB in 94 IP with 82 H and 6 HR between A+ Lynchburg and AA Altoona.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Tavo Alvarez, ??, P:R, ???.
Alvarez has not played minor league baseball in at least the last three seasons.
54:19 K:BB in 91.2 IP 114 H and 12 HR at Mexico Diablos Rojos in the Mexican League.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Manuel Bernal, 24, P:R, B:R.
Bernal has not played minor league baseball since 1997.
65:30 K:BB in 127 IP with 173 H and 12 HR at Mexico Diablos Rojos in the Mexican League.
Appropriate 2002 Role: A+ swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA swingman by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Mike Diorio, 28, P:R, B:R.
40:29 K:BB in 63 IP with 60 H and 6 HR between IND Newark and AA Altoona.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Randy Galvez, 22, P:R, B:R.
45:22 K:BB in 86 IP with 93 H and 3 HR at AA Altoona.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #5 starter by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Mike Garcia, 33, P:R, B:R.
15:4 K:BB in 20 IP with 15 H and 0 HR at AA Altoona.
We were suckered by a couple baseball columnists into thinking that Garcia had a real shot at closing in 2000, wasting a 1st round Ultra pick on him a few weeks before the start of the season. He still has the ability to pitch decently in the majors given the opportunity but will need to catch someone's eye before receiving that chance.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Yovanny Lara, 25, P:R, B:R.
Lara did not play minor league baseball in 2001.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Eric Moody, 30, P:R, B:R.
50:14 K:BB in 112.1 IP with 112 H and 15 HR at AAA Nashville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #5 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Brian O'Connor, 24, P:L, B:L.
74:58 K:BB in 111.2 IP with 124 H and 15 HR at AAA Nashville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Lefty specialist by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Dave Pavlas, 38, P:R, B:R.
40:8 K:BB in 41.1 IP with 34 H and 4 HR at AAA Nashville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever in 2002.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Mid-season injury replacement.

Alex Pena, 23, P:R, B:R.
31:35 K:BB in 53 IP with 61 H and 3 HR at A+ Lynchburg.
Appropriate 2002 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA reliever by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Larry Wimberly, 25, P:L, B:L.
46:22 K:BB in 82.2 IP with 91 H and 12 HR between AA Altoona and AAA Nashville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Prospects:
Shawn Camp, 25, P:R, B:R.
95:32 K:BB in 96 IP with 84 H and 6 HR between AAA Portland, AA Mobile, AA Altoona, and AAA Nashville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Francisco Cordova, 29, P:R, B:R.
5:1 K:BB in 5.1 IP with 8 H and 1 HR.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter when healthy.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2005, if he can ever stay healthy.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Brad Guy, 25, P:R, B:R.
65:33 K:BB in 98 IP with 106 H and 6 HR between AA Altoona and AAA Nashville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Scott Karl, 29, P:L, B:L.
54:29 K:BB in 84.2 IP with 79 H and 9 HR at AAA Nashville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Brian Smith, 28, P:R, B:R.
37:7 K:BB in 43.1 IP with 40 H and 5 HR between AA Altoona and AAA Nashville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Adrian Burnside, 24, P:L, B:R .
99:44 K:BB in 100 IP with 72 H and 9 HR between AA Jacksonville and AA Altoona.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Justin Reid, 24, P:R, B:R.
118:20 K:BB in 166 IP with 104 H and 9 HR between A+ Lynchburg and AA Altoona.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2004.

St. Louis Cardinals
Minor League Free Agents:
Jim Bullinger, 35, P:R, B:R.
61:44 K:BB in 100.1 IP with 110 H and 16 HR between IND Long Island and AAA Memphis.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

David Daniels, 27, P:R, B:R.
17:8 K:BB in 22 IP with 19 H and 1 HR at AA New Haven.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Rick Heiserman, 28, P:R, B:R.
40:18 K:BB in 61 IP with 72 H and 11 HR between AAA Pawtucket, AA New Haven, and AAA Memphis.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Fred Rath, 28, P:R, B:R.
57:36 K:BB in 79.2 IP with 106 H and 13 HR between AA New Haven and AAA Memphis.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jerry Spradlin, 34, P:R, B:S.
28:7 K:BB in 32.2 IP with 17 H and 2 HR at AAA Memphis.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Dave Zancanaro, 32, P:L, B:L.
112:52 K:BB in 147.2 IP with 175 H and 28 HR between AA New Haven and AAA Memphis.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Lefty specialist by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Prospects:
Mike Cather, 30, P:R, B:R.
21:9 K:BB in 21.2 IP with 27 H and 3 HR at AAA Memphis.
Appropriate 2002 Role: RHMR if he impresses in Spring Training.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR in 2002.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Reserve pick at the draft.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2003.

Rick Krivda, 31, P:L, B:R.
46:20 K:BB in 80.2 IP with 87 H and 9 HR at AAA Memphis.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Jeremy Lambert, 22, P:R, B:R.
87:25 K:BB in 64 IP with 55 H and 11 HR between AA New Haven and AAA Memphis.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Rafael Medina, 26, P:R, B:R.
36:16 K:BB in 38.2 IP with 30 H and 6 HR at AAA Memphis.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2003.

Josh Pearce, 23, P:R, B:R.
132:46 K:BB in 185 IP with 183 H and 22 HR between AA New Haven and AAA Memphis.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Garrett Stephenson, 29, P:R, B:R.
2:0 K:BB in 2 IP with 2 H and 0 HR at AAA Memphis.
Appropriate 2002 Role: 5th starter if healthy.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: A couple dollars in the draft if healthy.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

B.R. Cook, 23, P:R, B:R.
120:49 K:BB in 172 IP with 150 H and 13 HR between A+ Potomac and AA New Haven.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2006.

Mike Crudale, 24, P:R, B:R.
85:22 K:BB in 80.1 IP with 76 H and 7 Hr at AA New Haven.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Scott Prather, 24, P:L, B:L.
65:24 K:BB in 73.2 IP with 76 H and 6 HR between A+ Potomac and AA New Haven.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

We'll review minor league free agents and AAA/AA prospects from the National League West tomorrow.

Today's Fantasy Rx: Mark Prior, Brad Lidge, and Jose Mieses are easily the best prospects in today's group, and significant questions abound about each. Prior's never pitched professionally even though most scouts believe he could have been a 5th starter in the second half of 2001. Lidge and Mieses have both missed significant time due to injury, but if they can stay healthy, they both have top-of-the-rotation potential. Most of these teams have several great pitching prospects in A-ball, but in your minor league drafts, you need to focus almost exclusively on upper level players. Don't worry if you miss out on several quick-rising prospects. Drafting players more established and closer to the majors is a far better strategy to establish team depth than to worry about long-term prospects that you could probably just draft next year.