Today's Fantasy Rx

Minor League Free Agents and AAA/AA Second Basemen in the American League

Anaheim Angels
Minor League Free Agents:
Jose Nieves is listed with American League second basemen with less than $5 DV.

Jason Camilli, 26, B:R, T:R.
76/338 for .225/.306/.305 with 4 HR, 28 RBI, 39 R, 6/11 SB%,
and 37:64 BB:K at AA Arkansas(TL).
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 2007.

Prospects:
Carlos Duncan, 25, B:R, T:R.
131/489 for .268/.339/.479 with 21 HR, 91 RBI, 76 R, 35/45 SB%,
and 41:124 BB:K between A+ Rancho Cucamonga(Cal) and AA Arkansas(TL).
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 2006.

Baltimore Orioles
Minor League Free Agents:
Wes Rachels, 26, B:R, T:R.
40/199 for .201/.279/.241 with 0 HR, 19 RBI, 19 R, 4/4 SB%,
and 21:33 BB:K at AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Gary Cates, 21, B:R, T:R.
121/451 for .268/.300/.339 with 2 HR, 37 RBI, 63 R, 16/25 SB%,
and 26:54 BB:K between A Delmarva(Sal), A+ Frederick(Car),
and AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Joey Hammond, 24, B:R, T:R.
72/285 for .253/.349/.316 with 1 HR, 21 RBI, 38 R, 4/6 SB%,
and 44:46 BB:K between AA Bowie(EL) and AAA Rochester(IL).
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.

Josh Hoffpauir, 25, B:L, T:R.
85/336 for .253/.309/.333 with 2 HR, 26 RBI, 38 R, 11/18 SB%,
and 27:34 BB:K between A+ Modesto(Cal) and AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Boston Red Sox
Minor League Free Agents:
Warren Morris and Bry Nelson are listed with American League second basemen with less than $5 DV.

Prospects:
Aaron Capista, 23, B:S, T:R.
43/174 for .247/.311/.362 with 2 HR, 10 RBI, 22 R, 5/7 SB%,
and 15:26 BB:K at AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Gary DiSarcina, 34, B:R, T:R.
35/144 for .243/.297/.368 with 1 HR, 9 RBI, 23 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 8:15 BB:K at AAA Pawtucket(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Retired.
Long-term Upside & ETA: None.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Carlos Leon, 23, B:S, T:R.
74/265 for.246/.353/.347 with 1 HR, 20 RBI, 44 R, 15/24 SB%,
and 27:31 BB:K at AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Angel Santos, 23, B:S, T:R.
91/350 for .260/.332/.400 with 10 HR, 50 RBI, 40 R, 12/20 SB%,
and 38:70 BB:K at AAA Pawtucket(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Chicago White Sox
Minor League Free Agents:
Aaron Miles, 25, B:S, T:R.
171/531 for .322/.369/.450 with 9 HR, 68 RBI, 67 R, 25/41 SB%,
and 40:45 BB:K at AA Birmingham(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2007.

Prospects:
None.

Cleveland Indians
Minor League Free Agents:
Henry Pichardo, 23, B:R, T:R.
53/248 for .214/.238/.306 with 3 HR, 37 RBI, 23 R, 4/7 SB%,
and 8:64 BB:K at A+ Kinston(Car).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Luis Gonzalez, 23, B:R, T:R.
72/282 for .255/.292/.376 with 6 HR, 25 RBI, 42 R, 4/4 SB%,
and 13:41 BB:K between AA Akron(EL) and AAA Buffalo(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.

Maicer Izturis, 22, B:S, T:R.
131/486 for .270/.324/.340 with 1 HR, 62 RBI, 62 R, 32/42 SB%,
and 41:54 BB:K between A+ Kinston(Car) and AA Akron(EL).
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 2007.

Mike Lansing, 34, B:R, T:R.
23/94 for .245/.297/.394 with 2 HR, 8 RBI, 9 R, 2/3 SB%,
and 6:7 BB:K at 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.

Zach Sorensen, 25, B:S, T:R.
120/455 for .264/.300/.389 with 7 HR, 54 RBI, 55 R, 13/19 SB%,
and 24:72 BB:K at AAA Buffalo(IL).
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 2007.

Detroit Tigers
Minor League Free Agents:
Jhonny Perez, 25, B:R, T:R.
105/343 for .306/.361/.385 with 3 HR, 47 RBI, 45 R, 8/14 SB%,
and 30:51 BB:K at AA Erie(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 2007.

Craig F. Wilson, 32, B:R, T:R.
109/415 for .263/.340/.337 with 2 HR, 46 RBI, 48 R, 2/4 SB%,
and 45:39 BB:K at AAA Toledo(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.

Prospects:
Jorge Sequea, 21, B:R, T:R.
106/397 for .267/.343/.380 with 5 HR, 39 RBI, 55 R, 13/15 SB%,
and 41:79 BB:K at AA Erie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Kansas City Royals
Minor League Free Agents:
Luis Ordaz is listed with American League second basemen with less than $5 DV.

Josue Espada, 27, B:R, T.R
50/223 for .224/.289/.278 with 0 HR, 23 RBI, 18 R, 14/18 SB%,
and 19:26 BB:K at AAA Omaha(PCL).
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.

Mike Metcalfe, 29, B:S, T:R.
37/149 for .248/.301/.315 with 1 HR, 15 RBI, 27 R, 10/12 SB%,
and 11:11 BB:K at AAA Omaha(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.

Prospects:
Brian Harris, 27, B:S, T:R.
136/490 for .278/.352/.376 with 3 HR, 47 RBI, 82 R, 10/15 SB%,
and 52:76 BB:K at AA Wichita(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Eric Nelson, 25, B:S, T:R.
58/277 for .209/.286/.289 with 2 HR, 33 RBI, 30 R, 3/7 SB%,
and 30:78 BB:K between A+ Wilmington(Car) and AA Wichita(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Minnesota Twins
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Ramon Borrego, 24, B:S, T:R.
10/55 for .182/.217/.255 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 8 R, 2/2 SB%,
and 2:19 BB:K between AA New Britain(EL) and AAA Edmonton(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Kevin Connacher, 27, B:S, T:R.
87/356 for .244/.322/.441 with 13 HR, 47 RBI, 48 R, 25/35 SB%,
and 42:86 BB:K at AA New Britain(EL).
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.

Alejandro Prieto, 26, B:R, T:R.
73/276 for .264/.315/.399 with 7 HR, 29 RBI, 38 R, 4/8 SB%,
and 19:47 BB:K at AAA Edmonton(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.

Ruben Salazar, 24, B:R, T:R.
108/397 for .272/.322/.373 with 4 HR, 41 RBI, 52 R, 6/6 SB%,
and 27:76 BB:K between AA New Britain(EL) and AAA Edmonton(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

New York Yankees
Minor League Free Agents:
Kary Bridges, 29, B:L, T:R.
132/502 for .263/.325/.343 with 8 HR, 39 RBI, 72 R, 7/14 SB%,
and 46:26 BB:K at AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Major League backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Dollar Days' pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Cleatus Davidson, 25, B:S, T:R.
40/170 for .235/.297/.329 with 2 HR, 26 RBI, 26 R, 8/14 SB%,
and 16:37 BB:K between AA New Haven(EL), AA Norwich(EL),
and AAA Columbus(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.

Teuris Olivares, 23, B:R, T:R.
37/142 for .261/.327/.359 with 2 HR, 15 RBI, 22 R, 4/7 SB%,
and 13:30 BB:K at AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Kurt Abbott, 33, B:R, T:R.
3/11 for .273/.333/.364 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 1:1 BB:K at AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Retired.
Long-term Upside & ETA: None.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Tony Calabrese, 23, B:R, T:R.
71/298 for .238/.308/.383 with 7 HR, 39 RBI, 35 R, 7/10 SB%,
and 31:68 BB:K between A Greensboro(Sal), 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.

Brandon Jackson, 26, B:R, T:R.
36/204 for .176/.278/.211 with 1 HR, 16 RBI, 24 R, 3/5 SB%,
and 26:46 BB:K between A+ Tampa(FSL) and AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Andy Phillips, 25, B:R, T:R.
137/477 for .287/.346/.549 with 28 HR, 87 RBI, 90 R, 4/8 SB%,
and 43:102 BB:K between AA Norwich(EL) and AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2007.

Oakland Athletics
Minor League Free Agents:
Caonabo Cosme, 23, B:R, T:R.
154/529 for .291/.33/.439 with 11 HR, 68 RBI, 90 R, 19/33 SB%,
and 46:113 BB:K at A+ Modesto(Cal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Adam Morrissey, 21, B:R, T:R.
112/443 for .253/.339/.345 with 5 HR, 48 RBI, 62 R, 8/13 SB%,
and 58:99 BB:K between A+ Modesto(Cal) and AA Midland(TL).
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.

Seattle Mariners
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Rob Gandolfo, 25, B:L, T:R.
49/231 for .212/.275/.273 with 1 HR, 20 RBI, 21 R, 2/5 SB%,
and 19:30 BB:K between A+ San Bernadino(Cal), AA San Antonio(TL),
and AAA Tacoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jay Pecci, 26, B:S, T:R.
75/271 for .277/.355/.339 with 1 HR, 25 RBI, 30 R, 9/18 SB%,
and 25:33 BB:K at AA San Antonio(TL).
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 2007.

Antonio Perez, 22, B:R, T:R.
67/255 for .263/.315/.349 with 3 HR, 27 RBI, 33 RBI, 19/28 SB%,
and 15:66 BB:K between R Mariners(AZL) and AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2006.

Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Minor League Free Agents:
Ryan Freel, 26, B:R, T:R.
117/448 for .261/.337/.393 with 8 HR, 48 RBI, 65 R, 37/47 SB%,
and 38:51 BB:K at AAA Durham(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Major League backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Dollar Days' pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2006.

Prospects:
Brooks Badeaux, 25, B:S, T:R.
85/340 for .250/.316/.321 with 2 HR, 29 RBI, 45 R, 8/10 SB%,
and 28:45 BB:K at AAA Durham(IL).
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 2007.

Frank Moore, 24, B:L, T:R.
93/331 for .281/.338/.350 with 2 HR, 34 RBI, 41 R, 9/16 SB%,
and 30:62 BB:K at AA Orlando(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Texas Rangers
Minor League Free Agents:
Edwin Diaz, 27, B:R, T:R.
18/54 for .333/.351/.481 with 1 HR, 7 RBI, 11 R, 2/2 SB%,
and 1:11 BB:K at AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Prospects:
Jermaine Clark, 26, B:L, T:R.
115/425 for .271/.371/.381 with 7 HR, 40 RBI, 60 R, 35/51 SB%,
and 69:70 BB:K between AAA Tacoma(PCL) and AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Major League starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter in 2003.
2003 Fantasy Potential: $10.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2004.

T.J. Maier, 27, B:R, T:R.
13/57 for .228/.389/.333 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 14 R, 1/1 SB%,
and 15:12 BB:K at AA Tulsa(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Brian Oliver, 25, B:R, T:R.
96/356 for .270/.339/.351 with 3 HR, 26 RBI, 57 R, 3/7 SB%,
and 32:54 BB:K at AA Tulsa(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jeff Pickler, 26, B:L, T:R.
122/418 for .292/.371/.337 with 0 HR, 32 RBI, 64 R, 18/26 SB%,
and 56:47 BB:K between AA Tulsa(TL) and AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Toronto Blue Jays
Minor League Free Agents:
Joe Lawrence is listed with American League second basemen with less than $5 DV.

Prospects:
Jimmy Alvarez, 22, B:S, T:R.
138/497 for .278/.383/.402 with 8 HR, 69 RBI, 83 R, 20/31 SB%,
and 79:121 BB:K at AA Tennessee(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Isaac Iorg, 23, B:R, T:R.
36/160 for .225/.295/.300 with 1 HR, 17 RBI, 20 R, 2/3 SB%,
and 14:39 BB:K between A+ Dunedin(FSL) and AA Tennessee(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Dominic Rich, 23, B:L, T:R.
166/509 for .326/.414/.438 with 9 HR, 64 RBI, 86 R, 10/20 SB%,
and 75:72 BB:K between A+ Dunedin(FSL) and AA Tennessee(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2007.

I'll continue tomorrow by discussing National League Second Basemen with double-digit Positive Draft Value.

Today's Fantasy Rx: A brief look at yesterday's deals:

Jim Thome signed with the Phillies, keeping his value the same but raising the value of Jimmy Rollins and Placido Polanco in 5x5 leagues, along with every other Phillies' position player in every league. Ben Broussard is the big winner here at the moment as his value reaches $10-15 if he remains Cleveland's 1B.

Mike Remlinger signed with the Cubs, also keeping his value the same ($5+) but effectively improving the chances for wins for all Cubs' pitchers. The Cubs fielded the worst bullpen in the NL last year, and Remlinger was a member of the best pen in many years.

Oakland trades Billy Koch and 2 PTBNL(Baseball America reports that Neal Cotts will be included) to the White Sox for Keith Foulke, Mark L. Johnson, and Joe Valentine. Foulke seems likely to be the most valuable AL pitcher in both 4x4 and 5x5 in 2003, Johnson's now a great $1 catching gamble, and Valentine might help in the A's pen by the end of the year. Koch's value drops, probably by about $10 given his new team and ballpark, and Neal Cotts is now undraftable due to his control problems and the Sox's inability to develop pitchers in recent years.

Finally, potentially the most significant move for fantasy teams was completely ignored by almost everyone. St. Louis signed a couple of fantastic minor league free agents in Kiko Calero and Jancy Andrade. While the latter is probably a two-year project, Calero is ready for the Cardinals' rotation right now, and he looks like the favorite for the fifth starter's job at the moment. I still believe that St. Louis will acquire at least one more starter, but Calero remains an excellent minor league selection if you're looking for in-season help. St. Louis should see at least one injury to a starter, and Calero has much more immediate upside than someone like Jason Simontacchi.

As the Cubs/Dodgers trade may not be finalized for a couple days, I'll refrain from discussing the roto implications at this time.