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, 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 National League

Arizona Diamondbacks Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Craig Ansman, 24, B:R, T:R.
126/427 for .295/.376/532 with 21 HR, 64 RBI, 73 R, 3/6 SB%,
and 40:119 BB:K between A+ Lancaster(Cal) and AA El Paso(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2008.

Matt Ceriani, 25, B:R, T:R.
1/7 for .143/.333/.143 with 0 R, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 2:2 BB:K at AA El Paso(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.

Brad Cresse, 24, B:R, T:R.
89/366 for .243/.290/.352 with 5 HR, 38 RBI, 48 R, 1/1 SB%,
and 20:104 BB:K between AA El Paso(TL) and AAA Tucson(PCL).
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: $15 by 2006.

Rob Hammock, 25, B:R, T:R.
128/441 for .290/.358/.447 with 11 HR, 73 RBI, 68 R, 5/9 SB%,
and 43:69 BB:K at AA El Paso(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: 25th man by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Willie Morales, 30, B:R, T:R.
98/315 for .311/.342/.444 with 6 HR, 53 RBI, 44 R, 4/8 SB%,
and 15:57 BB:K at AAA Tucson(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.

Jeff Waldron, 25, B:L, T:R.
65/214 for .304/.389/.369 with 1 HR, 27 RBI, 23 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 29:40 BB:K between AA El Paso(TL) and AAA Tucson(PCL).
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.

Atlanta Braves Minor League Free Agents:
Steve Torrealba is listed with National League catchers without PDV.

Pee Wee Lopez, 25, B:R, T:R.
29/127 for .228/.299/.307 with 3 HR, 16 RBI, 15 R, 1/2 SB%,
and 13:23 BB:K between AA Jacksonville(SL), AAA Las Vegas(PCL),
AAA Colorado Springs(PCL), and AAA Richmond(IL).
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.

Dax Norris, 29, B:R, T:R.
68/262 for .260/.299/.359 with 4 HR, 25 RBI, 29 R, 1/2 SB%,
and 15:28 BB:K at AAA Richmond.
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Luis Taveras, 25, B:R, T:R.
40/156 for .256/.337/.429 with 5 HR, 25 RBI, 11 R, 1/2 SB%,
and 18:25 BB:K at AA Greenville(SL).
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.

Prospects:
Jean Boscan, 22, B:R, T:R.
68/309 for .220/.296/.314 with 3 HR, 30 RBI, 23 R, 3/5 SB%,
and 33:83 BB:K between A+ Myrtle Beach(Car), AA Greenville(SL),
and AAA Richmond(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2009.

Adan Munoz, 25, B:L, T:R.
14/53 for .264/.328/.453 with 2 HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 4:12 BB:K at AA Greenville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Ray Serrano, 21, B:R, T:R.
39/179 for .218/.264/.324 with 4 HR, 25 RBI, 18 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 11:30 BB:K between A+ Myrtle Beach(Car) and AA Greenville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Bryce Terveen, 24, B:R, T:R.
50/217 for .230/.355/.350 with 5 HR, 18 RBI, 36 R, 2/4 SB%,
and 35:48 BB:K between A+ Myrtle Beach(Car) and AA Greenville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2009.

Chicago Cubs Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Mike Amrhein, 27, B:R, T:R.
95/317 for .300/.372/.416 with 5 HR, 41 RBI, 39 R, 4/7 SB%,
and 26:36 BB:K between AA West Tenn(SL) and AAA Iowa(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Chris Curry, 24, B:R, T:R.
46/209 for .220/.281/.292 with 0 HR, 15 RBI, 20 R, 2/2 SB%,
and 17:61 BB:K between A+ Daytona(FSL), AA West Tenn(SL),
and AAA Iowa(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Casey Kopitzke, 24, B:R, T:R.
54/244 for .221/.270/.246 with 0 HR, 20 RBI, 16 R, 2/5 SB%,
and 13:34 BB:K at AA West Tenn(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Lukas McKnight, 22, B:L, T:R.
53/182 for .291/. with 3 HR, 23 RBI, 22 R, 3/5 SB%,
and 19:29 BB:K between A Lansing(Mid), A+ Daytona(FSL),
and AA West Tenn(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2009.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2009.

Jose Reyes, 18, B:S, T:R.
11/55 for .200/.250/.236 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 4 R, 4/5 SB%,
and 6:16 BB:K between R Cubs(AZL) and AA West Tenn(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Rookie-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Cincinnati Reds Minor League Free Agents:
Jesse Levis, 34, B:L, T:R.
72/254 for .283/.369/.370 with 3 HR, 25 RBI, 24 R, 1/2 SB%,
and 31:19 BB:K at AAA Louisville(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Major League backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup in 2003.
2003 Fantasy Potential: $5 if in the majors.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 in 2003.

Damian Sapp, 26, B:R, T:R.
70/297 for .236/.363/.455 with 16 HR, 47 RBI, 53 R, 1/2 SB%,
and 47:109 BB:K between A+ Stockton(Cal) and AA Chattanooga(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Mike Stefanski, 33, B:R, T:R.
57/203 for .281/.326/.433 with 7 HR, 23 RBI, 23 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 13:26 BB:K at AAA Louisville(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2004.

Prospects:
Cesar King, 24, B:R, T:R.
7/34 for .206/.289/.382 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 3:10 BB:K at AA Chattanooga(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Brian Peterson, 23, B:R, T:R.
73/300 for .243/.284/.350 with 3 HR, 34 RBI, 34 R, 2/4 SB%,
and 17:59 BB:K between A+ Stockton(Cal) and AA Chattanooga(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Dane Sardinha, 23, B:R, T:R.
81/394 for .206/.234/.287 with 4 HR, 40 RBI, 34 R, 0/2 SB%,
and 14:114 BB:K at AA Chattanooga(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Colorado Rockies Minor League Free Agents:
Adam Melhuse, 30, B:S, T:R.
106/341 for .311/.389/.516 with 13 HR, 59 RBI, 58 R, 4/8 SB%,
and 44:70 BB:K between AAA Iowa(PCL) and AAA Colorado Springs(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: 25th man.
Long-term Upside & ETA: 25th man in 2003.
2003 Fantasy Potential: $5 if in majors.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 when in majors.

Prospects:
J.D. Closser, 22, B:S, T:R.
89/315 for .283/.369/.498 with 13 HR, 62 RBI, 43 R, 9/12 SB%,
and 44:69 BB:K at AA Carolina(SL).
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: $15 by 2006.

Jason Dewey, 25, B:R, T:R.
86/358 for .240/.292/.419 with 13 HR, 64 RBI, 49 R, 5/9 SB%,
and 28:102 BB:K between AA Carolina(SL) and AAA Colorado Springs(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Scott Servais, 35, B:R, T:R.
54/136 for .287/.333/.397 with 1 HR, 26 RBI, 22 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 7:22 BB:K between AA Fresno(PCL) and AAA Colorado Springs(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Mike Tejada, 23, B:S, T:R.
76/331 for .229/.290/.372 with 10 HR, 40 RBI, 38 R, 0/3 SB%,
and 28:56 BB:K between Asheville(Sal) and AA Carolina(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Florida Marlins Minor League Free Agents:
Charlie Greene, 31, B:R, T:R.
80/320 for .250/.283/.391 with 7 HR, 41 RBI, 34 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 11:53 BB:K at AAA Calgary(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup in 2003.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Steve Morales, 24, B:S, T:R.
43/164 for .262/.292/.415 with 5 HR, 25 RBI, 16 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 5:22 BB:K at AA Portland(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.

Matt Treanor, 26, B:R, T:R.
66/251 for .263/.388/.442 with 10 HR, 46 RBI, 34 R, 4/5 SB%,
and 40:46 BB:K between AA Portland(EL) and AAA Calgary(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Prospects:
Ryan Jorgensen, 23, B:R, T:R.
90/367 for .245/.314/.341 with 5 HR, 49 RBI, 41 R, 7/9 SB%,
and 36:71 between A+ Jupiter(FSL) and AA Portland(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Angel Lopez, 29, B:R, T:R.
38/159 for .239/297/.472 with 9 HR, 23 RBI, 22 R, 1/1 SB%
and 13:48 BB:K between A+ Jupiter(FSL) and AA Portland(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Houston Astros Minor League Free Agents:
Carlos Maldonado, 23, B:R, T:R.
36/154 for .234/.326/.364 with 4 HR, 22 RBI, 14 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 23:30 BB:K between AA Round Rock(TL) and AAA New Orleans(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Greg Pines, 24, B:R, T:R.
2/15 for .133/.235/.133 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 2:4 BB:K at A Michigan(Mid).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A+ backup by 2003.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Chris Tremie, 32, B:R, T:R.
31/134 for .231/.295/.299 with 2 HR, 19 RBI, 16 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 13:18 BB:K at AA Round Rock(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
John Buck, 22, B:R, T:R.
118/448 for .263/.314/.422 with 12 HR, 89 RBI, 48 R, 2/5 SB%,
and 31:93 BB:K at AA Round Rock(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Mid-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2007.

Danny Fatheree, 24, B:R, T:R.
28/138 for .203/ with 1 HR, 14 RBI, 15 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 18:25 BB:K at A+ Lexington(Sal) and AA Round Rock(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ Backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2008.

Los Angeles Dodgers
Minor League Free Agents:
Tommy Davis, 29, B:R, T:R.
76/289 for .263/.283/.426 with 10 HR, 50 RBI, 26 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 6:70 BB:K between AAA Buffalo(IL), AAA Memphis(PCL),
and AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Eric Langill, 23, B:R, T:R.
11/48 for .229/.240/.271 with 0 HR, 7 RBI, 6 R, 1/1 SB%,
and 1:13 BB:K between R Great Falls(Pio), A South Georgia(Sal),
and AA Jacksonville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A+ backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Tony Socarras, 23, B:L, T:R.
36/178 for .202/.291/.399 with 8 HR, 32 RBI, 22 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 20:57 BB:K between A+ Brevard County(FSL), A+ Vero Beach(FSL),
and AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Bill Duplissea, 25, B:R, T:R.
17/84 for .202/.343/.226 with 0 HR, 9 RBI, 12 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 18:27 BB:K between A+ Vero Beach(Cal) and AA Jacksonville(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.

Koyie Hill, 23, B:S, T:R.
127/468 for .271/.368/.400 with 11 HR, 64 RBI, 67 R, 5/8 SB%,
and 76:88 BB:K at AA Jacksonville(SL).
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: $20 by 2007.

Ryan Kellner, 24, B:R, T:R.
38/161 for .236/.304/.292 with 1 HR, 16 RBI, 13 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 11:37 BB:K between A+ Vero Beach(FSL), AA Jacksonville(SL),
and AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Milwaukee Brewers Minor League Free Agents:
Eliezer Alfonzo, 23, B:R, T:R.
78/287 for .272/.309/.432 with 9 HR, 47 RBI, 30 R, 2/5 SB%,
and 12:69 BB:K between A+ High Desert(Cal) and AA Huntsville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Prospects:
Joel Alvarado, 22, B:R, T:R.
34/133 for .256/.315/.293 with 0 HR, 10 RBI, 16 R, 4/6 SB%,
and 11:8 BB:K between R Brewers(AZL), R+ Ogden(Pio),
and AA Huntsville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA starter by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Lance Burkhart, 27, B:R, T:R.
31/154 for .201/.349/.351 with 4 HR, 17 RBI, 19 R, 2/5 SB%,
and 32:56 BB:K between AA Huntsville(SL) and AAA Indianapolis(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Brian Foster, 21, B:R, T:R.
62/263 for .236/.293/.449 with 14 HR, 40 RBI, 38 R, 6/8 SB%,
and 20:103 BB:K between A+ High Desert(Cal) and AA Huntsville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2009.

Brian Moon, 25, B:S, T:R.
47/221 for .213/.300/.267 with 1 HR, 18 RBI, 22 R, 4/5 SB%,
and 28:54 BB:K between AA Huntsville(SL) and AAA Indianapolis(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Montreal Expos Minor League Free Agents:
Jason Brown, 28, B:R, T:R.
26/125 for .208/.277/.320 with 2 HR, 14 RBI, 10 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 10:49 BB:K between A+ Lynchburg(Car), AA Altoona(EL),
and AA Harrisburg(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jose Carreno, 24, B:R, T:R.
31/144 for .215/.265/.326 with 3 HR, 12 RBI, 14 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 8:17 BB:K between A+ Brevard County(FSL) and AA Harrisburg(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.

Randy Knorr, 33, B:R, T:R.
87/338 for .257/.321/405 with 8 HR, 38 RBI, 31 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 32:53 BB:K at AAA Ottawa(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.

Sandy Martinez, 32, B:L, T:R.
30/133 for .226/.288/.331 with 3 HR, 18 RBI, 12 R, 2/2 SB%,
and 10:41 BB:K at AAA Ottawa(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.

Prospects:
Scott Ackerman, 23, B:R, T:R.
76/265 for .287/.318/.449 with 9 HR, 44 RBI, 29 R, 1/1 SB%,
and 14:49 BB:K between A+ Brevard County(FSL), AA Harrisburg(EL),
and AAA Ottawa(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2009.

Scott Sandusky, 26, B:R, T:R.
73/354 for .206/.274/.274 with 2 HR, 35 RBI, 38 R, 0/2 SB%,
and 31:66 BB:K at AA Harrisburg(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

New York Mets Minor League Free Agents:
Abraham Ayala, 21, B:R, T:R.
17/84 for .202/.274/.286 with 1 HR, 10 RBI, 5 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 7:5 BB:K at A- Brooklyn(NYP).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A+ backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jimmy Gonzalez, 29, B:R, T:R.
72/299 for .241/.352/.348 with 6 HR, 38 RBI, 33 R, 3/6 SB%,
and 45:51 BB:K at AA Binghamton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Javier Ochoa, 23, B:R, T:R.
20/85 for .235/.343/.318 with 2 HR, 10 RBI, 13 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 11:15 BB:K at A Capital City(Sal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Virgil Chevalier, 28, B:R, T:R.
117/397 for .295/.379/.421 with 8 HR, 53 RBI, 63 R, 5/8 SB%,
and 53:46 BB:K between AA Binghamton(EL) and AAA Norfolk(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA 25th man.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League 25th man by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

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 AAA Norfolk(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Jaime Malave, 27, B:R, T:R.
9/39 for .231/.286/.308 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 3:10 BB:K between AA Binghamton(EL) and AAA Norfolk(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

John Wilson, 24, B:R, T:R.
41/175 for .234/.341/.406 with 6 HR, 22 RBI, 24 R, 4/5 SB%,
and 25:35 BB:K between A+ St. Lucie(FSL) and AA Binghamton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Philadelphia Phillies Minor League Free Agents:
Bobby Van Iten, 25, B:L, T:R.
73/313 for .233/.282/.323 with 4 HR, 32 RBI, 41 R, 5/7 SB%,
and 21:78 BB:K at AA Reading(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Edgar Cruz, 24, B:R, T:R.
54/247 for .219/.272/.348 with 7 HR, 17 RBI, 26 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 18:59 BB:K between A+ Clearwater(FSL) and AA Reading(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Russ Jacobson, 24, B:R, T:R.
55/282 for .195/.263/.280 with 3 HR, 34 RBI, 20 R, 1/1 SB%,
and 18:78 BB:K at AA Reading(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.

Jeremy Salazar, 26, B:R, T:R.
27/129 for .209/.270/.256 with 0 HR, 10 RBI, 10 R, 1/1 SB%,
and 11:34 BB:K at AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Pittsburgh Pirates
Minor League Free Agents:
Bob Henley, 29, B:R, T:R.
0/3 for .000/.250/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 1:1 BB:K at A Hickory(Mid).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Brad King, 27, B:R, T:R.
50/198 for .253/.390/.338 with 4 HR, 19 RBI, 38 R, 1/2 SB%,
and 43:34 BB:K between AA Tulsa(TL), AAA Oklahoma(PCL),
and AA Altoona(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Michael Lopez-Cao, 27, B:L, T:R.
64/212 for .302/.365/.500 with 8 HR, 20 RBI, 33 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 18:35 BB:K at A+ Lynchburg(Car).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

John Pachot, 27, B:R, T:R.
84/321 for .262/.277/.380 with 3 HR, 44 RBI, 31 R, 1/1 SB%,
and 6:31 BB:K at AA Altoona(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Brandon Rogers, 24, B:R, T:R.
11/76 for .145/.198/.184 with 0 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 5:18 BB:K between AA Arkansas(SL) and A Hickory(Sal)
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A+ backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Mandy Romero, 34, B:S, T:R.
84/283 for .297/.354/.565 with 17 HR, 51 RBI, 40 R, 1/2 SB%,
and 24:47 BB:K at AAA Nashville(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Major League backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup in 2003.
2003 Fantasy Potential: $5 if in majors.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 if in majors in 2003.

Prospects:
J.R. House, 22, B:R, T:R.
29/107 for .271/.360/.430 with 3 HR, 13 RBI, 12 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 16:22 BB:K between R Pirates(GCL) and AA Altoona(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

San Diego Padres
Minor League Free Agents:
Javier Cardona is listed with National League catchers without PDV.

Adan Amezcua, 28, B:R, T:R.
68/229 for .297/.353/.428 with 5 HR, 31 RBI, 23 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 14:33 BB:K between AA Mobile(SL) and AAA Portland(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Brian Loyd, 28, B:R, T:R.
62/257 for .241/.286/.339 with 5 HR, 31 RBI, 29 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 14:40 BB:K between AA Mobile(SL) and AAA Portland(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Prospects:
Jarrod Bitter, 23, B:R, T:R.
6/28 for .214/.267/.286 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 2:7 BB:K between AA Mobile(SL) and AAA Portland(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A+ backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Justin Duarte, 26, B:R, T:R.
16/123 for .130/.229/.146 with 0 HR, 12 RBI, 6 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 14:24 BB:K between A+ Lake Elsinore(Cal) and AA Mobile(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A+ backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Yamid Haad, 25, B:R, T:R.
47/231 for .203/.238/.273 with 4 HR, 33 RBI, 24 R, 3/4 SB%,
and 13:44 BB:K between AA Orlando(SL), AAA Durham(IL),
and AA Mobile(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Humberto Quintero, 23, B:R, T:R.
76/338 for .225/.268/.269 with 1 HR, 34 RBI, 29 R, 3/9 SB%,
and 16:44 BB:K between A+ Winston-Salem(Car), AA Birmingham(SL),
AAA Charlotte(IL), and AA Mobile(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2008.

Kevin Reinking, 23, B:R, T:R.
35/147 for .238/.300/.299 with 1 HR, 15 RBI, 8 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 9:35 BB:K between A+ Fort Wayne(Mid) and AA Mobile(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Martin Selmo, 24, B:R, T:R.
3/33 for .091 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 2/2 SB%,
and 2:6 BB:K between A- Eugene(NWL) and AAA Portland(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A+ backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

San Francisco Giants Minor League Free Agents:
Guillermo Rodriguez, 24, B:R, T:R.
93/307 for .303/.354/.423 with 4 HR, 34 RBI, 37 R, 3/7 SB%,
and 20:59 BB:K between A+ San Jose(Cal), AA Shreveport(TL),
and AAA Fresno(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2008.

Prospects:
Keith Anderson, 23, B:R, T:R.
44/159 for .277/.337/.409 with 3 HR, 26 RBI, 20 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 15:37 BB:K between A Hagerstown(Sal) and AA Shreveport(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Tim Flaherty, 26, B:R, T:R.
54/247 for .219/.298/.348 with 6 HR, 34 RBI, 23 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 28:81 BB:K at AA Shreveport(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA 25th man by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Edwards Guzman, 26, B:L, T:R.
116/390 for .297/.324/.492 with 5 HR, 55 RBI, 45 R, 1/4 SB%,
and 16:26 BB:K at AAA Fresno(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Ryan Luther, 25, B:R, T:R.
55/210 for .262/.333/.367 with 3 HR, 25 RBI, 18 R, 7/8 SB%,
and 20:66 BB:K between A+ San Jose(Cal), AA Shreveport(TL),
and AAA Fresno(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Aaron Nieckula, 26, B:R, T:R.
48/214 for .224/.316/.271 with 1 HR, 20 RBI, 33 R, 5/7 SB%,
and 15:48 BB:K between A+ San Jose(Cal), AA Shreveport(TL)
and AAA Fresno(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Angel Pena, 27, B:R, T:R.
65/248 for .262/.301/.419 with 8 HR, 34 RBI, 27 R, 2/4 SB%,
and 15:55 BB:K at AAA Fresno(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

St. Louis Cardinals Minor League Free Agents:
Darwin Aristigueta, 20, B:S, T:R.
32/123 for .260/.392/.382 with 3 HR, 18 RBI, 21 R, 0/2 SB%,
and 17:31 BB:K at R- Carora(VSL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Rookie-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A-ball backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Chris Heintz, 28, B:R, T:R.
117/373 for .314/.349/.453 with 7 HR, 45 RBI, 40 R, 1/1 SB%,
and 19:61 BB:K at AA New Haven(EL).
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 2006.

Keith McDonald, 29, B:R, T:R.
72/267 for .270/.322/.479 with 12 HR, 36 RBI, 33 R, 1/3 SB%,
and 15:55 BB:K at AAA Memphis(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup in 2003.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Toby Rumfield, 30, B:R, T:R.
55/198 for .278/.333/.364 with 3 HR, 27 RBI, 21 R, 0/2 SB%,
and 17:31 BB:K between AAA Calgary(PCL) and AAA Memphis(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2004.

Prospects:
Alex Andreopoulos, 30, B:L, T:R.
28/98 for .286/.348/.398 with 1 HR, 9 RBI, 14 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 11:12 BB:K between AAA Ottawa(IL) and AAA Memphis(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2004.

Matt Garrick, 27, B:R, T:R.
31/121 for .256/.333/.413 with 3 HR, 14 RBI, 12 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 13:40 BB:K between A+ Potomac(Car) and AAA Memphis(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jamie Pogue, 25, B:R, T:R.
40/208 for .192/.309/.293 with 3 HR, 26 RBI, 21 R, 1/2 SB%,
and 33:38 BB:K at AA New Haven(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Shortstop Week begins tomorrow.

Today's Fantasy Rx: While the AL possesses several intriguing upper-level catching prospects like Victor Martinez, Kevin Cash, and Miguel Olivo, all likely starters in the near future, in the NL, only John Buck, Brad Cresse, J.D. Closser, and Koyie Hill look like they'll start within the next couple of years. Given the lack of quality NL catching prospects, if you can't snatch one of the top couple of guys, you're probably better off rostering one of the many solid back-ups, both veteran and rookie, and hoping they'll find a chance to start.