Today's Fantasy Rx

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

Arizona Diamondbacks
Minor League Free Agents:
Danny Klassen is listed with National League third basemen without PDV.

Brian Dallimore, 28, B:R, T:R.
123/419 for .294/.346/.408 with 6 HR, 50 RBI, 62 R, 13/17 SB%,
and 28:72 BB:K at AAA Tucson(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.

Prospects:
Heath Honeycutt, 26, B:R, T:R.
26/126 for .206/.282/.333 with 3 HR, 13 RBI, 16 R, 4/5 SB%,
and 12:37 BB:K between AA Portland(EL) and A South Bend(Mid)
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Chad Tracy, 22, B:L, T:R.
177/514 for .344/.389/.486 with 8 HR, 74 RBI, 80 R, 2/5 SB%,
and 38:51 BB:K at AA El Paso(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: $20 by 2007.

Atlanta Braves
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Mike Hessman, 24, B:R, T:R.
127/484 for .262/.321/.486 with 26 HR, 77 RBI, 67 R, 1/6 SB%,
and 34:107 BB:K at AAA Richmond(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2006.

Lou Martinez, 25, B:R, T:R.
64/260 for .246/.266/.296 with 1 HR, 30 RBI, 22 R, 0/3 SB%,
and 11:19 BB:K between A+ Myrtle Beach(Car) and AAA Richmond(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Rusty McNamara, 27, B:R, T:R.
121/448 for .270/.337/.362 with 6 HR, 52 RBI, 54 R, 7/8 SB%,
and 34:47 BB:K at AA Greenville(SL).
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.

Chicago Cubs
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Ivanon Coffie, 25, B:L, T:R.
89/373 for .239/.318/.408 with 7 HR, 51 RBI, 55 R, 2/7 SB%,
and 41:65 BB:K at AAA Iowa(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Ryan Gripp, 24, B:R, T:R.
88/380 for .232/.319/.384 with 10 HR, 49 RBI, 51 R, 4/6 SB%,
and 46:85 BB:K at AA West Tenn(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Brendan Harris, 22, B:R, T:R.
157/478 for .328/.389/.533 with 15 HR, 65 RBI, 90 R, 17/21 SB%,
and 45:62 BB:K between A+ Daytona(FSL) and AA West Tenn(SL).
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: $25 by 2007.

Cincinnati Reds
Minor League Free Agents:
Donny Leon, 26, B:S, T:R.
133/476 for .279/.351/.494 with 22 HR, 80 RBI, 70 R, 14/22 SB%,
and 48:107 BB:K between AA Chattanooga(SL) and AAA Louisville(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 2005.

Gregg Raymundo, 25, B:R, T:R.
57/205 for .278/.365/.395 with 5 HR, 29 RBI, 30 R, 1/1 SB%,
and 25:36 BB:K at A+ Stockton(Cal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Chris Sexton, 31, B:R, T:R.
131/414 for .316/.378/.454 with 6 HR, 49 RBI, 79 R, 3/5 SB%,
and 42:41 BB:K at AAA Louisville(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Major League backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup in 2003.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season free agent.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Prospects:
Damaso Espino, 19, B:S, T:R.
78/235 for .332/.375/.426 with 0 HR, 33 RBI, 35 R, 8/9 SB%,
and 16:31 BB:K between R Reds(GCL) and AA Chattanooga(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: R+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Colorado Rockies
Minor League Free Agents:
Mike Bell, 27, B:R, T:R.
68/240 for .283/.340/.417 with 3 HR, 35 RBI, 33 R, 4/8 SB%,
and 16:42 BB:K at AAA Colorado Springs(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Prospects:
Garrett Atkins, 22, B:R, T:R.
138/510 for .271/.345/.406 with 12 HR, 61 RBI, 71 R, 6/12 SB%,
and 59:77 BB:K at AA Carolina(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: High-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2007.

Troy Cameron, 24, B:S, T:R.
73/325 for .225/.295/.366 with 9 HR, 41 RBI, 37 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 29:95 BB:K between AA Akron(EL) and AA Carolina(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Ashley Freeman, 23, B:R, T:R.
129/485 for .266/.341/.408 with 10 HR, 56 RBI, 61 R, 15/24 SB%,
and 43:93 BB:K between A Asheville(Sal) and AA Carolina(EL).
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.

Ryan Owens, 24, B:R, T:R.
87/337 for .258/.350/.424 with 10 HR, 55 RBI, 42 R, 8/12 SB%,
and 45:107 BB:K between AA Carolina(SL) and AAA Colorado Springs(PCL).
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.

Florida Marlins
Minor League Free Agents:
Trace Coquillette, 28, B:R, T:R.
53/244 for .217/.323/.357 with 6 HR, 34 RBI, 37 R, 2/6 SB%,
and 29:76 BB:K between AAA Nashville(PCL) and AA Portland(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.

John Puccinelli, 21, B:R, T:R
19/106 for .179/.268/.245 with 0 HR, 9 RBI, 4 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 14:27 BB:K between A Fort Wayne(Mid) and A- Jamestown(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.

Jose Santos, 28, B:R, T:R.
68/312 for .218/.297/.321 with 3 HR, 38 RBI, 38 R, 5/8 SB%,
and 32:90 BB:K between A+ Jupiter(FSL) and AA Portland(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Heath Kelly, 26, B:R, T:R.
53/260 for .204/.278/.346 with 8 HR, 31 RBI, 34 R, 4/5 SB%,
and 26:102 BB:K between A Kane County(Mid), A+ Jupter(FSL),
and AA Portland(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.

Drew Niles, 25, B:S, T:R.
58/259 for .223/.269/.324 with 0 HR, 16 RBI, 27 R, 3/5 SB%,
and 14:69 BB:K at AA Portland(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jason Wood, 32, B:R, T:R.
144/457 for .315/.370/.503 with 15 HR, 70 RBI, 78 R, 3/3 SB%,
and 38:92 BB:K at AAA Calgary(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Houston Astros
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Jason Alfaro, 24, B:R, T:R.
143/455 for .314/.393/.508 with 16 HR, 74 RBI, 71 R, 11/20 SB%,
and 50:75 BB:K at AA Round Rock(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Jason Maule, 25, B:L, T:R.
45/171 for .263/.316/.347 with 2 HR, 15 RBI, 33 R, 13/17 SB%,
and 19:27 BB:K at AA Round Rock(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Los Angeles Dodgers
Minor League Free Agents:
Jeff Branson, 35, B:L, T:R.
57/233 for .245/.310/.356 with 3 HR, 26 RBI, 30 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 20:53 BB:K at AAA Las Vegas(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: Roster filler in 2003.

Prospects:
Rick Bell, 23, B:R, T:R.
121/448 for .270/.293/.433 with 13 HR, 77 RBI, 60 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 16:75 BB:K at AAA Las Vegas(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.

Victor Diaz, 20, B:R, T:R.
154/501 for .307/.363/.465 with 14 HR, 82 RBI, 86 R, 27/38 SB%,
and 34:111 BB:K between A South Georgia(Sal) and AA Jacksonville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Low-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2008.

Brennan King, 21, B:R, T:R.
118/435 for .271/.361/.372 with 7 HR, 63 RBI, 62 R, 1/2 SB%,
and 58:48 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.

Milwaukee Brewers
Minor League Free Agents:
Tony DeRosso, 26, B:R, T:R.
73/285 for .256/.354/.512 with 15 HR, 67 RBI, 50 R, 4/4 SB%,
and 43:68 BB:K between AA Altoona(EL) and A+ High Desert(Cal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Keith Luuloa, 27, B:R, T:R.
83/340 for .244/.352/.382 with 9 HR, 42 RBI, 59 R, 5/8 SB%,
and 59:53 BB:K between AA Huntsville(SL) and 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: $5 by 2006.

Rob Sasser, 27, B:R, T:R.
42/185 for .227/.306/.324 with 3 HR, 18 RBI, 19 R, 7/7 SB%,
and 19:30 BB:K at AAA Indianapolis(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:
Manny Alexander, 31, B:R, T:R.
25/85 for .294/.326/.424 with 1 HR, 7 RBI, 11 R, 5/8 SB%,
and 4:17 BB:K at AAA Indianapolis(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.

Gabe Alvarez, 28, B:R, T:R.
19/94 for .202/.336/.266 with 1 HR, 12 RBI, 17 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 18:24 BB:K at AA Huntsville(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.

Corey Hart, 20, B:R, T:R.
138/487 for .283/.352/.532 with 24 HR, 99 RBI, 92 R, 27/40 SB%,
and 44:117 BB:K between A+ High Desert(Cal) and AA Huntsville(SL).
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.

Jared Mathis, 27, B:R, T:R.
47/203 for .232/.270/.335 with 3 HR, 18 RBI, 23 R, 5/10 SB%,
and 9:26 BB:K at AA Huntsville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Montreal Expos
Minor League Free Agents:
Sean McNally, 29, B:R, T:R.
55/243 for .226/.301/.358 with 8 HR, 40 RBI, 23 R, 4/6 SB%,
and 28:72 BB:K between AA Tulsa(TL) and AA Harrisburg(EL).
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:
Howard Battle, 30, B:R, T:R.
46/193 for .238/.276/.358 with 4 HR, 18 RBI, 20 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 10:28 BB:K at AAA Ottawa(IL).
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 2006.

Scott Hodges, 23, B:L, T:R.
143/526 for .272/.351/.397 with 9 HR, 68 RBI, 79 R, 2/4 SB%,
and 63:102 BB:K at AA Harrisburg(EL).
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.

Nick Schnabel, 24, B:R, T:R.
57/198 for .288/.377/.343 with 0 HR, 21 RBI, 22 R, 1/5 SB%,
and 31:24 BB:K between A Clinton(Mid), A+ Brevard County(FSL),
and Harrisburg(EL).
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 2008.

New York Mets
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Rodney Nye, 25, B:R, T:R.
93/394 for .236/.346/.378 with 13 HR, 53 RBI, 51 R, 4/6 SB%,
and 55:99 BB:K at AA Binghamton(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.

Andy Tracy, 28, B:L, T:R.
86/432 for .199/.295/.380 with 20 HR, 61 RBI, 61 R, 4/5 SB%,
and 56:123 BB:K at AAA Norfolk(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Philadelphia Phillies
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Uriel Casillas, 27, B:R, T:R.
71/252 for .282/.366/.381 with 3 HR, 32 RBI, 39 R, 4/5 SB%,
and 29:37 BB:K between AA Reading(EL) and AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre(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 2006.

Travis Chapman, 24, B:R, T:R.
144/478 for .301/.388/.473 with 15 HR, 76 RBI, 64 R, 3/4 SB%,
and 54:77 BB:K at AA Reading(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: $20 by 2006.

Chase Utley, 23, B:L, T:R.
122/464 for .263/.352/.461 with 17 HR, 70 RBI, 73 R, 8/11 SB%,
and 46:89 BB:K at AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Low-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2006.

Pittsburgh Pirates
Minor League Free Agents:
Joe Caruso, 27, B:R, T:R.
90/354 for .254/.309/.370 with 5 HR, 47 RBI, 42 R, 4/8 SB%,
and 23:51 BB:K between AA Wichita(TL), AAA Omaha(PCL),
and AA Altoona(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.

Luis R. Garcia, 27, B:R, T:R.
40/188 for .213/.253/.314 with 2 HR, 19 RBI, 16 R, 2/2 SB%,
and 9:33 BB:K at AAA Nashville(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Reed Secrist, 32, B:L, T:R.
92/358 for .257/.352/.441 with 12 HR, 56 RBI, 59 R, 7/11 SB%,
and 52:87 BB:K at AAA Nashville(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Major League 25th man.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Prospects:
Rico Washington, 24, B:L, T:R.
80/359 for .223/.352/.337 with 8 HR, 34 RBI, 53 R, 3/7 SB%,
and 60:66 BB:K at AA Altoona(EL).
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.

San Diego Padres
Minor League Free Agents:
Danny Bravo, 25, B:S, T:R.
110/406 for .271/.371/.377 with 4 HR, 48 RBI, 60 R, 15/26 SB%,
and 68:50 BB:K between AA Birmingham(SL) and A+ Lake Elsinore(Cal).
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 2008.

Ray Martinez, 34, B:R, T:R.
No 2002 minor league stats as San Diego loaned him to the Mexican League.
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Kevin Eberwein, 25, B:R, T:R.
67/328 for .204/.279/.366 with 12 HR, 36 RBI, 33 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 32:101 BB:K between A+ Lake Elsinore(Cal) and AAA Portland(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Ben Risinger, 24, B:R, T:R.
134/466 for .288/.357/.363 with 3 HR, 44 RBI, 43 R, 1/3 SB%,
and 40:62 BB:K at AA Mobile(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

San Francisco Giants
Minor League Free Agents:
Jhonny Carvajal, 28, B:R, T:R.
117/419 for .279/.343/.406 with 5 HR, 34 RBI, 58 R, 11/15 SB%,
and 37:67 BB:K at AA Shreveport(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Marco Pernalete, 23, B:S, T:R.
81/314 for .258/.286/.347 with 6 HR, 27 RBI, 34 R, 4/5 SB%,
and 14:66 BB:K between AA Shreveport(TL) and AAA Fresno(PCL).
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.

Tony Zuniga, 27, B:R, T:R.
73/304 for .240/.287/.359 with 6 HR, 33 RBI, 22 R, 0/4 SB%,
and 18:38 BB:K at AAA Fresno(PCL).
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.

Prospects:
None.

St. Louis Cardinals
Minor League Free Agents:
Jim Chamblee, 27, B:R, T:R.
120/444 for .270/.350/.471 with 17 HR, 73 RBI, 78 R, 8/10 SB%,
and 49:96 BB:K between AA New Haven(EL) and AAA Memphis(PCL).
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.

Prospects:
Chris Snopek, 32, B:R, T:R.
24/92 for .261/.343/.424 with 3 HR, 13 RBI, 15 R, 4/5 SB%,
and 11:13 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.

Chris Weekly, 25, B:L, T:R.
33/139 for .237/.333/.309 with 0 HR, 9 RBI, 19 R, 0/3 SB%,
and 20:40 BB:K between AA West Tenn(SL), AAA Iowa(PCL),
and AA New Haven(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

First Basemen Week starts tomorrow!

Today's Fantasy Rx: Several players discussed above would be great draft picks and most of them have fairly clear paths to the majors. However the Dodgers' situation is far more convoluted. Joe Thurston will start at second for them in 2003, and Cesar Izturis and Adrian Beltre likely will comprise the left side of the infield. So where does that leave King and Diaz?

King owns a better arm and glove than Diaz, as well as far superior plate discipline. If LA lets Beltre leave, he'll start at third for the Dodgers in 2004. As he also possesses the defensive ability to shift to almost any position, I think they'll find a place for him. Diaz has already started moving around the infield, so he's more likely to settle at first or in left. Since Diaz is also at least one year further from the majors than King, you probably should pass on drafting him altogether, as while I can see the Dodgers dealing Diaz despite his upside, King seems like someone they'll want to keep for a few years.