Today's Fantasy Rx

On the Twelfth Day of Outfielders, my true love gave to me:
NL West "Prospects",
NL Central "Prospects",
NL East "Prospects",
National Leaguers without PDV,
Single-digit NL PDV,
Double-digit NL PDV,
AL West "Prospects",
AL Central "Prospects";
AL East "Prospects",
American Leaguers without PDV,
Single-digit AL PDV,
and American Leaguers with Double-digit PDV.

Minor League Free Agents and AAA/AA Outfielders in the NL West

Arizona Diamondbacks
Minor League Free Agents:
James Mouton, 33, B:R, T:R.
94/333 for .282/.354/.444 with 8 HR, 43 RBI, 60 R, 10/16 SB%,
and 35:96 BB:K between AAA Ottawa(IL) and 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 2006.

Nate Murphy, 27, B:L, T:L.
77/282 for .273/.371/.482 with 11 HR, 37 RBI, 47 R, 8/13 SB%,
and 39:70 BB:K between A+ Lancaster(Cal) and AAA Tucson(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 2004.

Prospects:
Kevan Burns, 25, B:L, T:L.
61/187 for .326/.400/.476 with 3 HR, 26 RBI, 36 R, 2/7 SB%,
and 22:25 BB:K at AA El Paso(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Doug Devore, 24, B:L, T:L.
114/436 for .261/.311/.431 with 14 HR, 59 RBI, 58 R, 9/15 SB%,
and 27:103 BB:K at AAA Tucson(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 2007.

Micah Franklin, 30, B:S, T:R.
89/311 for .286/.396/.511 with 17 HR, 60 RBI, 63 R, 5/8 SB%,
and 47:73 BB:K at AAA Tucson(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: $5.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 in 2003.

Brian Gordon, 24, B:L, T:R.
137/477 for .287/.343/.455 with 2/8 SB%,
and 34:111 BB:K at AA El Paso(TL).
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.

Victor Hall, 22, B:L, T:L.
144/513 for .281/.354/.376 with 3 HR, 44 RBI, 90 R, 33/52 SB%,
and 53:95 BB:K between A+ Lancaster(Cal) and AA El Paso(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Cedrick Harris, 24, B:R, T:R.
74/262 for .282/.310/.416 with 5 HR, 36 RBI, 37 R, 14/20 SB%,
and 13:53 BB:K between A+ High Desert(Cal) and AA El Paso(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Billy Martin, 26, B:R, T:R.
57/264 for .216/.301/.356 with 7 HR, 38 RBI, 34 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 32:92 BB:K at AA El Paso(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filer by 2006.

Damon Mashore, 32, B:R, T:R.
20/87 for .230/.296/.299 with 1 HR, 16 RBI, 8 R, 0/1 SB%,
and 9:20 BB:K between A+ Lancaster(Cal), AA El Paso(TL),
and AAA Tucson(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.

Dan Ramirez, 28, B:R, T:R.
71/236 for .301/.352/.373 with 1 HR, 20 RBI, 32 R, 7/16 SB%,
and 17:49 BB:K at AAA Tucson(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Luis Terrero, 22, B:R, T:R.
103/360 for .286/.342/.442 with 8 HR, 54 RBI, 49 R, 18/40 SB%,
and 23:89 BB:K at AA El Paso(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Ernie Young, 33, B:R, T:R.
52/160 for .325/.426/.656 with 14 HR, 48 RBI, 29 R, 0/3 SB%,
and 24:33 BB:K at AAA Tucson(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Major League backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League backup in 2003.
2003 Fantasy Potential: $5.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 in 2003.

Colorado Rockies
Minor League Free Agents:
Rod Bair, 27, B:R, T:R.
69/258 for .267/.338/.399 with 4 HR, 37 RBI, 33 R, 14/19 SB%,
and 19:49 BB:K at AAA Colorado Springs(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

John Barnes, 26, B:R, T:R.
77/269 for .286/.340/.442 with 6 HR, 30 RBI, 46 R, 5/9 SB%,
and 18:16 BB:K at AAA Colorado Springs(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.

Cliff Brumbaugh, 28, B:R, T:R.
148/505 for .293/.362/.467 with 16 HR, 81 RBI, 85 R, 6/8 SB%,
and 57:107 BB:K at AAA Colorado Springs(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: $5.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2006.

Rob Stratton, 24, B:R, T:R.
80/336 for .238/.306/.515 with 27 HR, 60 RBI, 57 R, 6/10 SB%,
and 24:126 BB:K between AAA Norfolk(IL) and AAA Colorado Springs(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Prospects:
Choo Freeman, 22, B:R, T:R.
125/430 for .291/.400/.444 with 12 HR, 64 RBI, 81 R, 15/28 SB%,
and 64:101 BB:K at AA Carolina(SL).
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.

Matt Holliday, 22, B:R, T:R.
128/463 for .276/.375/.391 with 10 HR, 64 RBI, 79 R, 16/18 SB%,
and 67:102 BB:K at AA Carolina(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 2005.

Dan Phillips, 24, B:R, T:R.
79/334 for .237/.283/.335 with 4 HR, 31 RBI, 31 R, 12/20 SB%,
and 13:81 BB:K between A+ Salem(Car) and AA Carolina(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jorge Piedra, 23, B:L, T:L.
128/452 for .283/.345/.515 with 13 HR, 68 RBI, 69 R, 12/14 SB%,
and 40:66 BB:K between AA West Tenn(SL) and A+ Salem(Car).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Rene Reyes, 24, B:S, T:R.
133/455 for .292/.339/.475 with 14 HR, 54 RBI, 64 R, 10/21 SB%,
and 29:69 BB:K at AA Carolina(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Tino Sanchez, 23, B:S, T:R.
77/272 for .283/.379/.382 with 3 HR, 27 RBI, 32 R, 11/15 SB%,
and 43:28 BB:K at AA Carolina(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 2005.

Kevin Sullivan, 24, B:R, T:R.
76/291 for .261/.290/.381 with 3 HR, 39 RBI, 29 R, 3/3 SB%,
and 12:51 BB:K between A+ Salem(Car) and AA Carolina(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.

Los Angeles Dodgers
Minor League Free Agents:
Tarrik Brock, 29, B:L, T:L.
86/325 for .265/.401/.409 with 9 HR, 47 RBI, 59 R, 8/16 SB%,
and 72:93 BB:K at AA Jacksonville(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 2004.

Garey Ingram, 32, B:R, T:R.
20/63 for .317/.394/.413 with 1 HR, 10 RBI, 63 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 6:14 BB:K at 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 2004.

Brad Tyler, 33, B:L, T:R.
36/148 for .243/.408/.385 with 2 HR, 13 RBI, 34 R, 0/2 SB%,
and 41:37 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: $5 by 2004.

Prospects:
Reggie Abercrombie, 21, B:R, T:R.
146/530 for .275/.318/.425 with 10 HR, 56 RBI, 81 R, 42/59 SB%,
and 27:159 BB:K between A+ Vero Beach(FSL) and AA Jacksonville(SL).
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.

Bubba Crosby, 26, B:L, T:L.
112/429 for .261/.311/.394 with 11 HR, 56 RBI, 40 R, 10/14 SB%,
and 30:70 BB:K between AA Jacksonville(SL) and AAA Las Vegas(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.

Jesus Feliciano, 23, B:L, T:L.
58/245 for .237/.281/.265 with 0 HR, 13 RBI, 32 R, 10/20 SB%,
and 13:28 BB:K at AA Jacksonville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Franklin Gutierrez, 19, B:R, T:R.
105/371 for .283/.341/.456 with 12 HR, 47 RBI, 63 R, 13/17 SB%,
and 32:92 BB:K between A South Georgia(Sal) and AA Jacksonville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Phil Hiatt, 33, B:R, T:R.
108/355 for .304/.375/.549 with 23 HR, 82 RBI, 70 R, 1/3 SB%,
and 42:88 BB:K at AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Major League starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter in 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: $15.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2004.

Lamont Matthews, 24, B:L, T:L.
61/317 for .192/.336/.338 worth 9 HR, 33 RBI, 41 R, 3/6 SB%,
and 67:98 BB:K at AA Jacksonville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Shane Victorino, 21, B:R, T:R.
124/481 for .258/.328/.318 with 4 HR, 34 RBI, 61 R, 45/61 SB%,
and 47:49 BB:K at AA Jacksonville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Low-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2008.

Mark Whiten, 35, B:S, T:R.
4/25 for .160/.250/.320 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 1/1 SB%,
and 2:4 BB:K at 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 2004.

San Diego Padres
Minor League Free Agents:
Al Benjamin, 25, B:R, T:R.
86/357 for .241/.269/.384 with 6 HR, 40 RBI, 37 R, 4/6 SB%,
and 11:80 BB:K between A+ Lake Elsinore(Cal), AA Mobile(SL),
and AAA Portland(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Auntwan Riggins, 26, B:S, T:R.
69/259 for .266/.298/.336 with 0 HR, 20 RBI, 35 R, 14/26 SB%,
and 12:77 BB:K at A+ Lake Elsinore(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:
Jason Bay, 24, B:R, T:R.
127/449 for .283/.375/.470 with 17 HR, 85 RBI, 81 R, 39/46 SB%,
and 62:99 BB:K between A+ St. Lucie(FSL), AA Binghamton(EL),
and AA Mobile(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Low-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2006.

Darren Blakely, 25, B:S, T:R.
94/439 for .214/.334/.351 with 10 HR, 60 RBI, 66 R, 10/14 SB%,
and 71:135 BB:K between AA Mobile(SL) and AAA Portland(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Todd Donovan, 24, B:R, T:R.
92/340 for .271/.354/.371 with 4 HR, 34 RBI, 57 R, 32/40 SB%,
and 43:75 BB:K between A+ Lake Elsinore(Cal) and AA Mobile(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Vince Faison, 21, B:L, T:R.
91/359 for .253/.339/.404 with 7 HR, 44 RBI, 40 R, 5/12 SB%,
and 39:103 BB:K at AA Mobile(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Alex Fernandez, 21, B:L, T:L.
143/489 for .292/.305/.401 with 10 HR, 73 RBI, 49 R, 27/38 SB%,
and 13:81 BB:K between AA Birmingham(SL), AA Mobile(SL),
and AAA Portland(PCL).
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.

Rich Gomez, 25, B:R, T:R.
79/334 for .237/.297/.392 with 11 HR, 53 RBI, 43 R, 13/18 SB%,
and 25:74 BB:K at 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: Roster filler by 2006.

Shane Hopper, 27, B:R, T:R.
46/173 for .266/.325/.434 with 5 HR, 25 RBI, 17 R, 5/6 SB%,
and 12:46 BB:K between AA Mobile(SL) and AAA Portland(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Pete Incaviglia, 38, B:R, T:R.
5/41 for .122/.200/.146 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 4:16 BB:K at AAA Portland(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Ben Johnson, 21, B:R, T:R.
110/456 for .241/.337/.375 with 10 HR, 55 RBI, 58 R, 11/20 SB%,
and 65:127 BB:K at AA Mobile(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2007.

Xavier Nady, 23, B:R, T:R.
136/484 for .281/.349/.477 with 23 HR, 80 RBI, 87 R, 2/3 SB%,
and 48:100 B:K between A+ Lake Elsinore(Cal) and AAA Portland(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA 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.

Jeremy Owens, 25, B:R, T:R.
100/441 for .227/.297/.399 with 15 HR, 59 RBI, 58 R, 24/34 SB%,
and 42:157 BB:K between A+ Lake Elsinore(Cal) and AAA Portland(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

San Francisco Giants
Minor League Free Agents:
Ramon Moreta, 27, B:R, T:R.
71/273 for .260/.312/.359 with 3 HR, 37 RBI, 34 R, 17/33 SB%,
and 20:52 BB:K at AA Shreveport(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Brian Simmons, 29, B:S, T:R.
93/319 for .292/.364/.476 with 11 HR, 40 RBI, 45 R, 7/11 SB%,
and 34:76 BB:K at AAA Fresno(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:
Mike Byas, 26, B:S, T:R.
11/55 for .200/.267/.273 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 4/5 SB%,
and 5:15 BB:K at AAA Fresno(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Doug Clark, 26, B:L, T:R.
93/350 for .266/.335/.380 with 7 HR, 32 RBI, 37 R, 8/18 SB%,
and 34:87 BB:K between AA Shreveport(TL) and AAA Fresno(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.

Jason Ellison, 24, B:R, T:R.
148/518 for .286/.347/.376 with 8 HR, 48 RBI, 71 R, 25/37 SB%,
and 46:65 BB:K between A+ San Jose(Cal) and AAA Fresno(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Low-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2007.

Todd Linden, 22, B:S, T:R.
148/492 for .301/.410/.461 with 15 HR, 62 RBI, 82 R, 11/16 SB%,
and 81:136 BB:K between AA Shreveport(TL) and AAA Fresno(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League starter by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Mid-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2006.

Arturo McDowell, 23, B:L, T:L.
75/423 for .177/.246/.227 with 2 HR, 25 RBI, 43 R, 19/32 SB%,
and 34:100 BB:K between A Hagerstown(Sal) and AA Shreveport(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Dante Powell, 29, B:R, T:R.
11/48 for .229/.260/.333 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 5 R, 2/3 SB%,
and 2:16 BB:K at AAA Fresno(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.

Adam Shabala, 24, B:L, T:R.
112/392 for .286/.376/.423 with 8 HR, 61 RBI, 56 R, 14/22 SB%,
and 42:99 BB:K between A+ San Jose(Cal) and AA Shreveport(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Mark Walker, 24, B:R, T:R.
67/368 for .182/.294/.269 with 6 HR, 32 RBI, 37 R, 4/8 SB%,
and 52:160 BB:K between A Hagerstown(Sal), A+ San Jose(Cal),
and AA Shreveport(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Today's Fantasy Rx: Unlike the outfields corps of the other two NL divisions, several of the players listed above look like very solid minor league drafts picks as they should contribute in the majors no later than 2004. Choo Freeman, Jason Bay, Xavier Nady, Jason Ellison, and Todd Linden, are all established prospects in their respective organizations and should receive the opportunity to challenge for a starting job within the next two years. Rule 5 picks Victor Hall and Shane Victorino both offer immediate SB help, however you're looking at 2003 upsides resembling Glen Barker circa 1999. Don't bid more than a couple bucks on either player.