Today's Fantasy Rx

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

Arizona Diamondbacks
Minor League Free Agents:
Hanley Frias, 25, B:S, T:R.
108/427 for .253/.306/.365 with 5 HR, 37 RBI, 62 R, 7/9 SB%,
and 33:61 BB:K between AAA Rochester(IL) and AAA Tucson(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.

Prospects:
Andy Green, 25, B:R, T:R.
146/500 for .292/.377/.438 with 7 HR, 63 RBI, 87 R, 17/28 SB%,
and 69:76 BB:K between A+ Lancaster(Cal) and AAA Tucson(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2006.

Matt Kata, 24, B:S, T:R.
172/578 for .298/.341/.443 with 11 HR, 57 RBI, 95 R, 12/19 SB%,
and 37:79 BB:K at AA El Paso(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Lee McCool, 23, B:R, T:R.
51/246 for .207/.267/.301 with 2 HR, 19 RBI, 31 R, 3/5 SB%,
and 17:56 BB:K between A Fort Wayne(Mid), A South Bend(Mid),
A- Yakima(NWL), and AAA Tucson(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.

Atlanta Braves
Minor League Free Agents:
Chris Petersen, 32, B:R, T:R.
51/223 for .229/.287/.274 with 0 HR, 15 RBI, 29 R, 0/2 SB%,
and 18:40 BB:K at AAA Richmond(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Keoni DeRenne, 23, B:R, T:R.
88/320 for .275/.355/.400 with 3 HR, 47 RBI, 51 R, 2/6 SB%,
and 41:39 BB:K at AA Greenville(SL).
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 2006.

Nick Green, 24, B:R, T:R.
85/355 for .239/.321/.423 with 15 HR, 50 RBI, 49 R, 2/7 SB%,
and 36:92 BB:K at AA Greenville(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.

Chicago Cubs
Minor League Free Agents:
Dennis Abreu, 24, B:R, T:R.
115/402 for .286/.328/.400 with 7 HR, 51 RBI, 45 R, 18/32 SB%,
and 24:102 BB:K at AA West Tenn(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 2007.

Mickey Lopez, 28, B:S, T:R.
106/398 for .266/.337/.377 with 5 HR, 46 RBI, 59 R, 13/20 SB%,
and 44:54 BB:K between AA West Tenn(SL) and AAA Iowa(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.

John Powers, 28, B:L, T:R.
59/198 for .298/.394/.455 with 6 HR, 23 RBI, 33 R, 8/10 SB%,
and 30:30 BB:K at AA West Tenn(SL).
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.

Prospects:
Tony Schrager, 25, B:R, T:R.
80/350 for .229/.378/.403 with 10 HR, 48 RBI, 57 R, 9/12 SB%,
and 78:93 BB:K at AA West Tenn(SL).
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.

Cincinnati Reds
Minor League Free Agents:
Marty Malloy is listed with National League second basemen without PDV.

Derek Mitchell, 27, B:R, T:R.
36/184 for .196/.314/.277 with 3 HR, 25 RBI, 25 R, 5/8 SB%,
and 31:54 BB:K between AA Chattanooga(SL) and AAA Louisville(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Pedro Santana, 27, B:R, T:R.
98/350 for .280/.328/.397 with 6 HR, 29 RBI, 39 R, 12/21 SB%,
and 25:79 BB:K at AA Chattanooga(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 2006.

Prospects:
None.

Colorado Rockies
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Javier Colina, 23, B:R, T:R.
116/458 for .253/.298/.367 with 5 HR, 47 RBI, 57 R, 4/9 SB%,
and 29:74 BB:K between AA Carolina(SL) and AAA Colorado Springs(PCL).
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.

Casey Lambert, 23, B:R, T:R.
69/303 for .228/.317/.274 with 0 HR, 30 RBI, 42 R, 3/5 SB%,
and 33:50 BB:K between A Asheville(Sal), A+ Salem(Car),
and AA Carolina(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Seth Taylor, 25, B:R, T:R.
42/161 for .261/.324/.404 with 3 HR, 27 RBI, 19 R, 1/2 SB%,
and 14:33 BB:K at AA Carolina(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.

Chris Warren, 25, B:S, T:R.
44/205 for .215/.299/.356 with 7 HR, 23 RBI, 31 R, 2/4 SB%,
and 23:60 BB:K at AA Carolina(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Florida Marlins
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Matt Erickson, 27, B:L, T:R.
109/379 for .288/.359/.385 with 1 HR, 27 RBI, 63 R, 15/29 SB%,
and 31:63 BB:K at AAA Calgary(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 2007.

Jesus Medrano, 24, B:R, T:R.
123/414 for .297/.411/.413 with 3 HR, 32 RBI, 77 R, 39/57 SB%,
and 79:82 BB:K at AA Portland(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter in 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Mid-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2006.

Houston Astros
Minor League Free Agents:
Jeff Frye, 36, B:R, T:R.
114/397 for .287/.339/.330 with 1 HR, 24 RBI, 45 R, 4/8 SB%,
and 33:37 BB:K between AAA Louisville(IL) and AAA New Orleans(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Retired.
Long-term Upside & ETA: None.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Chris Burke, 22, B:R, T:R.
127/481 for .264/.330/.356 with 3 HR, 37 RBI, 66 R, 16/31 SB%,
and 39:61 BB:K at AA Round Rock(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Low-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2006.

Dave Matranga, 25, B:R, T:R.
82/300 for .273/.342/.413 with 7 HR, 40 RBI, 47 R, 7/9 SB%,
and 27:79 BB:K at AAA New Orleans(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.

Los Angeles Dodgers
Minor League Free Agents:
John Farmer, 23, B:R, T:R.
17/39 for .436/.577/.487 with 0 HR, 7 RBI, 12 R, 3/4 SB%,
and 7:13 BB:K at R+ Great Falls(Pio).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A+ backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Derek Mann, 24, B:L, T:R.
108/350 for .309/.418/.357 with 0 HR, 36 RBI, 55 R, 17/28 SB%,
and 64:64 BB:K at A South Georgia(Sal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

David Newhan, 29, B:L, T:R.
No 2002 stats due to injury.
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:
Mike Collins, 25, B:R, T:R.
120/384 for .313/.383/.354 with 0 HR, 45 RBI, 40 R, 7/8 SB%,
and 44:36 BB:K at AA Jacksonville(SL).
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 2006.

Josh Reding, 25, B:R, T:R.
15/89 for .169/.224/.191 with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 7 R, 1/2 SB%,
and 5:17 BB:K between AA Harrisburg(EL) and A+ San Bernardino(Cal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Nick Theodorou, 27, B:S, T:R.
46/198 for .232/.349/.278 with 0 HR, 25 RBI, 21 R, 5/5 SB%,
and 39:29 BB:K between AA Jacksonville(SL) and AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
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 2006.

Milwaukee Brewers
Minor League Free Agents:
Dionys Cesar, 26, B:S, T:R.
123/479 for .257/.301/.353 with 6 HR, 38 RBI, 52 R, 8/15 SB%,
and 30:75 BB:K at AAA Indianapolis(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Elvis Pena, 26, B:S, T:R.
108/397 for .272/.316/.348 with 2 HR, 30 RBI, 59 R, 32/45 SB%,
and 48:77 BB:K between AA Huntsville(SL) and AAA Indianapolis(IL).
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.

Prospects:
Todd West, 23, B:R, T:R.
87/359 for .242/.310/.292 with 1 HR, 27 RBI, 51 R, 23/32 SB%,
and 37:60 BB:K between A+ High Desert(Cal) and AA Huntsville(SL).
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 2006.

Montreal Expos
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Albenis Machado, 23, B:S, T:R.
73/299 for .244/.366/.334 with 3 HR, 33 RBI, 42 R, 7/12 SB%,
and 58:48 BB:K between A+ Brevard County(FSL), AA Harrisburg(EL),
and AAA Ottawa(IL).
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.

Josh McKinley, 23, B:S, T:R.
76/325 for .234/.321/.351 with 7 HR, 33 RBI, 40 R, 2/6 SB%,
and 42:81 BB:K at AA Harrisburg(EL).
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 2006.

Jorge Nunez, 27, B:R, T:R.
82/282 for .291/.322/.351 with 0 HR, 20 RBI, 42 R, 27/34 SB%,
and 12:43 BB:K at AAA Ottawa(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Jason Williams, 23, B:R, T:R.
37/188 for .197/.252/.293 with 2 HR, 18 RBI, 22 R, 0/2 SB%,
and 21:54 BB:K between AA El Paso(TL) and A+ Brevard County(FSL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

New York Mets
Minor League Free Agents:
Oscar Salazar is listed with American League second basemen with less than $5 DV.

John Tamargo, 27, B:S, T:R.
20/101 for .198/.296/.287 with 2 HR, 9 RBI, 12 R, 2/2 SB%,
and 13:10 BB:K at AAA Norfolk(IL).
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 2007.

Prospects:
Brian Shipp, 24, B:R, T:R.
85/375 for .227/.381/.379 with 8 HR, 49 RBI, 51 R, 7/15 SB%,
and 22:95 BB:K at AA Binghamton(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.

Ramon Soler, 25, B:S, T:R.
57/249 for .229/.303/.285 with 1 HR, 17 RBI, 39 R, 27/36 SB%,
and 32:49 BB:K between AA Orlando(SL), A+ St. Lucie(FSL),
AA Binghamton(EL), and AAA Norfolk(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.

Philadelphia Phillies
Minor League Free Agents:
David Doster, 31, B:R, T:R.
171/579 for .295/.342/.432 with 10 HR, 91 RBI, 91 R, 10/13 SB%,
and 39:87 BB:K at AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre(IL).
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 2004.

Jason Knupfer, 28, B:R, T:R.
79/299 for .264/.345/.351 with 3 HR, 32 RBI, 51 R, 14/17 SB%,
and 42:72 BB:K between AA Reading(EL) and AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre(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:
Buzz Hannahan, 26, B:R, T:R.
62/269 for .230/.348/.305 with 3 HR, 23 RBI, 47 R, 14/18 SB%,
and 42:49 BB:K at AA Reading(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.

Brian Hitchcox, 24, B:L, T:R.
109/418 for .261/.314/.373 with 7 HR, 39 RBI, 60 R, 8/16 SB%,
and 28:47 BB:K between A+ Clearwater(FSL) and AA Reading(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.

Pittsburgh Pirates
Minor League Free Agents:
Dave Post, 29, B:R, T:R.
105/345 for .304/.382/.409 with 6 HR, 39 RBI, 59 R, 11/15 SB%,
and 38:56 BB:K at AAA Nashville(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.

Victor Rodriguez, 25, B:R, T:R.
55/188 for .293/.330/.372 with 3 HR, 20 RBI, 29 R, 3/3 SB%,
and 9:20 BB:K at AA Altoona(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Kevin Sefcik, 31, B:R, T:R.
144/467 for .308/.374/.398 with 2 HR, 51 RBI, 69 R, 12/20 SB%,
and 44:42 BB:K at AA Altoona(EL).
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 2004.

Prospects:
Chris Lemonis, 29, B:L, T:R.
0/17 for .000/.105/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 1/1 SB%,
and 2:1 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.

San Diego Padres
Minor League Free Agents:
Julius Matos is listed with National League second basemen without PDV.

Prospects:
Bernabel Castro, 23, B:S, T:R.
109/419 for .260/.345/.305 with 0 HR, 32 RBI, 61 R, 53/73 SB%,
and 52:67 BB:K at AA Mobile(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.

Bobby Scales, 24, B:S, T:R.
69/250 for .276/.356/.400 with 4 HR, 27 RBI, 40 R, 6/9 SB%,
and 27:56 BB:K at AA Mobile(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.

Jake Thrower, 26, B:S, T:R.
98/362 for .271/.321/.395 with 4 HR, 33 RBI, 45 R, 1/1 SB%,
and 24:53 BB:K at AAA Portland(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

San Francisco Giants
Minor League Free Agents:
Kevin Jordan, 32, B:R, T:R.
61/270 for .226/.280/.296 with 3 HR, 22 RBI, 27 R, 1/1 SB%,
and 18:34 BB:K between AAA Louisville(IL) and AAA Fresno(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.

Juan Melo, 26, B:S, T:R.
132/479 for .276/.324/.443 with 16 HR, 63 RBI, 67 R, 6/13 SB%,
and 33:93 BB:K at AAA Fresno(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:
Joe Jester, 24, B:R, T:R.
100/359 for .279/.335/.437 with 11 HR, 40 RBI, 52 R, 14/19 SB%,
and 29:66 BB:K at AA Shreveport(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.

St. Louis Cardinals
Minor League Free Agents:
Stubby Clapp, 29, B:S, T:R.
87/359 for .242/.335/.323 with 2 HR, 20 RBI, 49 R, 2/9 SB%,
and 46:70 BB:K at AAA Memphis(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 2004.

Prospects:
Mark Burnett, 25, B:L, T:R.
85/314 for .271/.324/.376 with 2 HR, 48 RBI, 37 R, 10/11 SB%,
and 23:47 BB:K between A+ Potomac(Car) and AA New Haven(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Bo Hart, 26, B:R, T:R.
101/405 for .249/.338/.351 with 4 HR, 39 RBI, 61 R, 14/21 SB%,
and 43:82 BB:K at AA New Haven(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Third Basemen Week starts tomorrow!

Today's Fantasy Rx: Jesus Medrano and Bernie Castro are the only two impressive prospects on today's list, however both have the chance to emerge as $20+ leadoff men as soon as 2004. I'm somewhat concerned about Medrano winding up on another team since he's only qualified for second base, but Florida seems more likely to move Luis Castillo, negating the trade risk involved in drafting Medrano. Castro worries me due to his inconsistent track record, and I think he might need an extra year of seasoning, although he probably faces the clearest path to the majors as long as he demonstrates solid leadoff abilities.

Chris Burke of Houston is technically at a similar stage of development, but he really should have spent this season at A+. I'm uncomfortable recommending him as anything more than a low-round flyer until he demonstrates solid skills at AA.