Today's Fantasy Rx

I'm going to structure these articles in a different manner than last year's. Since I already covered practically every player ready for the majors during October's Prospect Reviews by team, instead of providing in-depth commentary on each position player, I'm going to provide a brief synopsis of what I expect in 2003 from every player at the AA and AAA levels. I won't cover anyone here that spent any time in the majors this season, but I'll give you a quick look at anyone who played above A-ball, listed at the position where they appeared the most.

Minor League Free Agents and AAA/AA Catchers in the American League

Anaheim Angels
Minor League Free Agents:
Jamie Burke, 31, B:R, T:R.
96/316 for .304/.350/.443 with 8 HR, 44 RBI, 47 R, 1/4 SB%,
and 20:37 BB:K at AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: 25th man by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Trent Durrington, 27, B:R, T:R.
108/450 for .240/.317/.389 with 12 HR, 57 RBI, 65 R, 37/52 SB%,
and 42:86 BB:K between AA Arkansas(SL) and AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA Utilityman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: 25th man by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Prospects:
Ryan Budde, 23, B:R, T:R.
75/312 for .240/.304/.359 with 6 HR, 40 RBI, 41 R, 2/3 SB%,
and 28:62 BB:K between A+ Rancho Cucamonga(Cal) and AA Arkansas(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2008.

Brent Del Chiaro, 23, B:R, T:R.
20/102 for .196/.267/.206 with 0 HR, 9 RBI, 12 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 10:41 BB:K between A Cedar Rapids(Mid) and AA Arkansas(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Tom Gregorio, 25, B:R, T:R.
60/239 for .251/.292/.368 with 4 HR, 18 RBI, 25 R, 2/3 SB%,
and 11:47 BB:K between AA Arkansas(SL) and AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Jason Hill, 25, B:R, T:R.
117/431 for .271/.302/.371 with 6 HR, 54 RBI, 41 R, 2/6 SB%,
and 14:63 BB:K at AA Arkansas(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Baltimore Orioles
Minor League Free Agents:
Mike Hubbard, 31, B:R, T:R.
59/211 for .280/.338/.389 with 4 HR, 30 RBI, 26 R, 1/3 SB%,
and 19:24 BB:K at AAA Rochester(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter in 2003.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler in 2003.

Trey Salinas, 27, B:R, T:R.
77/304 for .253/.335/.421 with 9 HR, 50 RBI, 34 R, 2/2 SB%,
and 29:59 BB:K between A Delmarva(Sal), AA Bowie(EL),
and AAA Rochester(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Octavio Martinez, 23, B:R, T:R.
40/138 for .290/.351/.319 with 0 HR, 15 RBI, 17 R, 5/8 SB%,
and 6:8 BB:K between R Orioles(GCL), A Delmarva(Sal),
and AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Tom McGee, 27, B:R, T:R.
54/232 for .233/.282/.349 with 6 HR, 22 RBI, 17 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 18:50 BB:K between A+ Delmarva(Sal) and AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Mike Seestedt, 24, B:R, T:R.
32/166 for .193/.316/.229 with 0 HR, 13 RBI, 18 R, 1/3 SB%,
and 31:18 BB:K between A Delmarva(Sal), A+ Frederick(Car),
and AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Dave Ullery, 27, B:L, T:R.
20/106 for .189/.289/.264 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 12 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 15:32 BB:K at AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Eli Whiteside, 22, B:R, T:R.
107/412 for .260/.299/.391 with 10 HR, 53 RBI, 45 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 18:75 BB:K between A+ Frederick(Car) and AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Boston Red Sox
Minor League Free Agents:
Kevin L. Brown is listed with American League catchers without PDV.

Steve Lomasney, 25, B:R, T:R.
73/368 for .198/.319/.329 with 8 HR, 57 RBI, 44 R, 5/10 SB%,
and 57:148 BB:K between AA Trenton(EL) and AAA Pawtucket(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Luis Rodriguez, 28, B:R, T:R.
59/259 for .228/.264/.394 with 7 HR, 31 RBI, 24 R, 0/3 SB%,
and 12:62 BB:K at AAA Pawtucket(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Prospects:
Drew Larned, 26, B:R, T:R.
1/4 for .250/.250/1.000 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 0:1 BB:K at AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Dan Mooney, 25, B:R, T:R.
20/129 for .155/.174/.186 with 0 HR, 11 RBI, 7 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 0:37 BB:K between A+ Sarasota(FSL) and AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Kelly Ramos, 25, B:S, T:R.
4/29 for .138/.194/.183 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 2:8 BB:K at AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Chicago White Sox
Minor League Free Agents:
Mark Dalesandro, 34, B:R, T:R.
36/160 for .225/.254/.313 with 2 HR, 10 RBI, 12 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 5:13 BB:K at AAA Charlotte(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Lee Evans, 25, B:S, T:R.
77/308 for .250/.301/.416 with 8 HR, 29 RBI, 40 R, 4/5 SB%,
and 21:93 BB:K between AA Birmingham(EL) and AAA Charlotte(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA C/3B.
Long-term Upside & ETA: 25th Man by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Prospects:
Jon Acevas, 24, B:R, T:R.
38/165 for .230/.316/.345 with 3 HR, 16 RBI, 26 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 21:36 BB:K between AA Birmingham(SL) and AAA Charlotte(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2008.

Blair Harris, 23, B:R, T:R.
19/85 for .224/.283/.353 with 2 HR, 10 RBI, 8 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 7:23 BB:K between R White Sox(AZL), A Kannapolis(Sal),
A+ Winston-Salem(Car), and AA Birmingham(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Rookie-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Cleveland Indians
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Tim Laker, 32, B:R, T:R.
60/254 for .236/.327/.350 with 6 HR, 41 RBI, 28 R, 2/2 SB%,
and 31:58 BB:K between A Columbus(Sal) and AAA Buffalo(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup in 2003.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler in 2003.

Brian Luderer, 24, B:R, T:R.
38/155 for .245/.308/.387 with 3 HR, 17 RBI, 29 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 11:32 BB:K at AA Akron(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2008.

Kenton Myers, 22, B:R, T:R.
9/33 for .273/.324/.394 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 4 R, 1/1 SB%,
and 3:10 BB:K between A- Mahoning Valley(NYP), A Burlington(Mid),
and AAA Buffalo(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Detroit Tigers
Minor League Free Agents:
Jorge Meran, 25, B:R, T:R.
48/196 for .245/.307/.378 with 5 HR, 17 RBI, 19 R, 1/1 SB%,
and 16:57 BB:K between AA Erie(EL) and AAA Toledo(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Yohanny Valera, 26, B:R, T:R.
35/146 for .240/.293/.336 with 1 HR, 7 RBI, 15 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 7:41 BB:K between AA Erie(EL) and AAA Toledo(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Russ Cleveland, 22, B:R, T:R.
32/137 for .234/.286/.401 with 4 HR, 14 RBI, 10 R, 1/2 SB%,
and 8:35 BB:K between A+ Lakeland(FSL) and AA Erie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Ross Garland, 22, B:R, T:R.
23/108 for .213/.283/.241 with 1 HR, 12 RBI, 11 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 7:22 BB:K between R Tigers(GCL), A+ Lakeland(FSL),
and AA Erie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A- backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Andy Kropf, 24, B:S, T:R.
29/93 for .311/.373/.419 with 1 HR, 12 RBI, 8 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 8:17 BB:K between A+ Lakeland(FSL) and AA Erie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Matt Oakes, 23, B:R, T:R.
32/148 for .216/.238/.270 with 0 HR, 18 RBI, 12 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 9:29 BB:K between R Tigers(GCL) and AA Erie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Rookie-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A+ backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Maxim St. Pierre, 22, B:R, T:R.
105/404 for .260/.320/.364 with 7 HR, 56 RBI, 44 R, 2/7 SB%,
and 30:61 BB:K between A+ Lakeland(FSL), AA Erie(EL),
and AAA Toledo(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup in 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 in 2007.

Kansas City Royals
Minor League Free Agents:
Hector Ortiz and Dusty Wathan are listed with American League catchers without PDV.

Mike Rose , 26, B:S, T:R.
77/265 for .291/.384/.400 with 5 HR, 31 RBI, 36 R, 2/6 SB%,
and 40:58 BB:K between AA Trenton(EL), AA Wichita(TL),
and AAA Omaha(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season free agent.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Prospects:
Brian Johnson, 34, B:R, T:R.
27/109 for .248/.314/.321 with 1 HR, 13 RBI, 15 R, 3/3 SB%,
and 6:16 BB:K at AA Wichita(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup in 2003.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler in 2003.

Scott Walter, 23, B:R, T:R.
72/293 for .246/.300/.369 with 5 HR, 42 RBI, 27 R, 1/2 SB%,
and 22:58 BB:K between A+ Wilmington(Car) and AA Wichita(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Minnesota Twins
Minor League Free Agents:
Brandon Marsters, 27, B:R, T:R.
69/260 for .265/.315/.408 with 7 HR, 36 RBI, 39 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 19:55 BB:K between AA New Britain(EL) and AAA Edmonton(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Jeff Smith, 28, B:L, T:R.
90/324 for .278/.327/.429 with 11 HR, 50 RBI, 40 R, 1/3 SB%,
and 24:55 BB:K between AA New Britain(EL) and AAA Edmonton(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Gabby Torres, 24, B:R, T:R.
52/191 for .272/.371/.383 with 2 HR, 24 RBI, 21 R, 0/2 SB%,
and 28:26 BB:K at AA New Britain(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

New York Yankees
Minor League Free Agents:
Shane Cronin, 26, B:R, T:R.
22/113 for .195/.306/.327 with 3 HR, 17 RBI, 15 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 16:20 BB:K between A+ Tampa(FSL) and AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Joe DePastino, 29, B:R, T:R.
74/248 for .298/.338/.444 with 5 HR, 27 RBI, 24 R, 4/4 SB%,
and 12:47 BB:K at AA Norfolk(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Prospects:
Brad Elwood, 26, B:R, T:R.
39/205 for .190/.270/.244 with 2 HR, 12 RBI, 23 R, 1/1 SB%,
and 20:55 BB:K between A+ Tampa(FSL) and AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Creighton Gubanich, 30, B:R, T:R.
18/97 for .186/.262/.309 with 3 HR, 5 RBI, 10 R, 2/2 SB%,
and 9:27 BB:K at AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Michel Hernandez, 24, B:R, T:R.
53/182 for .291/.324/.396 with 2 HR, 24 RBI, 22 R, 1/5 SB%,
and 13:19 BB:K between AA Norwich(EL) and AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Dave Parrish, 23, B:R, T:R.
81/341 for .238/.322/.328 with 4 HR, 42 RBI, 38 R, 13/19 SB%,
and 39:63 BB:K at AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2009.

Chris Snusz, 29, B:R, T:R.
6/41 for .146/.205/.268 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 2:13 BB:K at AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Oakland Athletics
Minor League Free Agents:
Cody McKay is listed with American League catchers without PDV.

Robinson Cancel, 26, B:R, T:R.
113/402 for .281/.338/.433 with 12 HR, 64 RBI, 56 R, 10/17 SB%,
and 32:70 BB:K at AA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Tim DeCinces, 28, B:L, T:R.
23/84 for .274/.330/.476 with 3 HR, 20 RBI, 10 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 7:11 BB:K between R Athletics(AZL) and AA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Carlos Mendez, 28, B:R, T:R.
131/404 for .324/.348/.483 with 12 HR, 74 RBI, 58 R, 3/4 SB%,
and 12:52 BB:K at AAA Sacramento(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Prospects:
Mike Kremblas, 27, B:R, T:R
42/198 for .212/.352/.242 with 0 HR, 12 RBI, 26 R, 2/6 SB%,
and 26:45 BB:K between A+ Visalia(Cal) and AA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Seattle Mariners
Minor League Free Agents:
Blake Barthol, 29, B:R, T:R.
44/178 for .247/.344/.433 with 3 HR, 17 RBI, 28 R, 0/2 SB%,
and 24:44 BB:K at AAA Tacoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Jim Horner, 28, B:R, T:R.
68/229 for 297/.371/.445 with 4 HR, 31 RBI, 34 R, 1/2 SB%,
and 19:52 BB:K between AA San Antonio(TL) and AAA Tacoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Prospects:
Juan Alcala, 24, B:R, T:R.
21/105 for .200/.221/.238 with 1 HR, 7 RBI, 9 R, 2/2 SB%,
and 2:24 BB:K between A+ San Bernadino(Cal) and AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Mark Carroll, 23, B:R, T:R.
65/258 for .252/.363/.329 with 4 HR, 28 RBI, 34 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 44:66 BB:K between A+ San Bernadino(Cal) and AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2009.

John Castellano, 25, B:R, T:R.
131/433 for .303/.349/.395 with 4 HR, 56 RBI, 50 R, 9/15 SB%,
and 33:55 BB:K between A+ San Bernadino(Cal) and AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Ryan Christianson, 21, B:R, T:R.
68/262 for .260/.322/.397 with 6 HR, 25 RBI, 32 R, 1/3 SB%,
and 20:53 BB:K between A+ San Bernadino(Cal) and AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Scott Maynard, 25, B:R, T:R.
15/94 for .160/.202/.213 with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 7 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 6:22 BB:K between R Mariners(AZL) and AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Eddie Olszta, 23, B:R, T:R.
17/94 for .181/.263/.223 with 0 HR, 11 RBI, 11 R, 2/5 SB%,
and 10:42 BB:K and R Mariners(AZL) and AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Rookie-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A-ball backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Minor League Free Agents:
Mike Figga, 32, B:R, T:R.
27/102 for .265/.296/.461 with 5 HR, 19 RBI, 10 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 5:26 BB:K between A+ Bakersfield(Cal), AA Orlando(SL),
and AAA Durham(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Chairon Isenia, 23, B:R, T:R.
63/255 for .247/.286/.306 with 1 HR, 25 RBI, 20 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 11:45 BB:K at A+ Bakersfield(Cal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Pete LaForest, 24, B:L, T:R.
114/425 for .268/.362/.485 with 23 HR, 79 RBI, 64 R, 9/16 SB%,
and 63:122 BB:K between AA Orlando(SL) and AAA Durham(IL).

Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Low-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2006.

Alex Marconi, 24, B:R, T:R.
18/95 for .189/.200/.232 with 0 HR, 12 RBI, 5 R, 1/3 SB%,
and 1:17 BB:K at AA Orlando(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Texas Rangers
Minor League Free Agents:
Jeremy Jones, 25, B:R, T:R.
30/136 for .221/.309/.294 with 2 HR, 9 RBI, 17 R, 1/2 SB%,
and 16:22 BB:K between A+ Charlotte(FSL) and AA Tulsa(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Julio Mosquera, 30, B:R, T:R.
84/293 for .287/.350/.406 with 7 HR, 33 RBI, 42 R, 16/18 SB%,
and 19:56 BB:K between A Savannah(Sal), AA Tulsa(TL),
and AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Vic Valencia, 25, B:R, T:R.
62/256 for .242/.350/.395 with 8 HR, 33 RBI, 37 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 42:68 BB:K at A+ Charlotte(FSL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Danny Ardoin, 28, B:R, T:R.
43/204 for .211/.295/.338 with 5 HR, 21 RBI, 21 R, 1/1 SB%,
and 25:65 BB:K between AAA Omaha(PCL), AA Tulsa(TL),
and AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Carlos Hernandez, 35, B:R, T:R.
7/41 for .171/.171/.195 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 0:10 BB:K at AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup in 2003.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler in 2003.

Gerald Laird, 22, B:R, T:R.
122/442 for .276/.343/.416 with 11 HR, 67 RBI, 70 R, 8/14 SB%,
and 45:95 BB:K at AA Tulsa(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Mid-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Toronto Blue Jays
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Paul Chiaffredo, 26, B:R, T:R.
50/258 for .194/.253/.364 with 11 HR, 38 RBI, 38 R, 4/4 SB%,
and 13:81 BB:K at AA Tennessee(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Casey Martinez, 25, B:R, T:R.
34/110 for .309/.388/.373 with 1 HR, 17 RBI, 13 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 12:26 BB:K between A Charleston-WV(Sal), A+ Dunedin(FSL),
and AA Tennessee(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Guillermo Quiroz, 20, B:R, T:R.
117/456 for .257/.322/.417 with 13 HR, 74 RBI, 57 R, 1/1 SB%,
and 38:105 BB:K between A+ Dunedin(FSL) and AAA Syracuse(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Jose Umbria, 24, B:R, T:R.
46/165 for .279/.342/.303 with 0 HR, 17 RBI, 13 R, 1/3 SB%,
and 17:37 BB:K between A+ Dunedin(FSL), AA Tennessee(SL),
and AAA Syracuse(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

I'll continue tomorrow by discussing National League Catchers with Positive Draft Value.

Today's Fantasy Rx: You probably noticed that the vast majority of these players don't look like prospects, and from an offensive standpoint, I definitely believe that statement is true. Teams prize defensive-minded catchers, especially veteran backstops who will help develop young pitching. Very few of these players likely will ever contribute to fantasy teams, so there's no reason to note most of them other than to remember who not to roster over the next few years.