Today's Fantasy Rx

Minor League Free Agents and AAA/AA Starting Pitchers in the AL East

All minor leaguers are listed with their last MLB organization of the 2002 season. Pitchers who started 50% or more of their games are listed under starters; all other pitchers are listed as relievers.

Due to the limitations of our primary sources, many pitchers' inning totals are rounded to the nearest full inning. We apologize for any inconvenience these omissions cause our readers, but this rounding should not overtly color analysis of the affected players.

Baltimore Orioles
Minor League Free Agents:
Josh Towers is listed with American League starters with Draft Value of $-2 and $-3.

Jancy Andrade, 24, P:R, B:R.
5-12 on 152:55 K:BB in 145.2 IP over 22 GS(31G) with 138 H, 15 HR,
and a 4.20 ERA between A+ Frederick(Car) and AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2008.

Mike Drumright, 28, P:R, B:L.
6-8 on 109:50 K:BB in 150 IP over 24 GS(30G) with 156 H, 10 HR,
and a 4.02 ERA between AAA Pawtucket(IL) and AAA Rochester(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #5 starter by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Miguel Felix, 27, P:R, B:R.
No 2002 stats.
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Juan Figueroa, 27, P:R, B:R.
5-7 on 121:33 K:BB in 148 IP over 20 GS(33G) with 147 H, 22 HR,
and a 3.95 ERA between AA Bowie(EL) and A+ Frederick(Car).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Prospects:
Juan Rosario, 27, P:R, B:R.
4-10 on 89:55 K:BB in 130 IP over 20 GS(27G) with 148 H, 11 HR,
and a 5.12 ERA between AA Bowie(EL) and AAA Rochester(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Jacoba Sequea, 21, P:R, B:R.
2-10 on 53:48 K:BB in 100 IP over 19 GS(20G) with 95 H, 18 HR,
and a 5.40 ERA between AA Bowie(EL) and AAA Rochester(IL).
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 2007.

Jay Spurgeon, 26, P:R, B:R.
4-14 on 84:42 K:BB in 154 IP over 26 GS(29G) with 184 H, 16 HR,
and a 5.38 ERA at AAA Rochester(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #5 starter by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Beau Hale, 24, P:R, B:R.
10-8 on 85:30 K:BB in 142 IP over 24 GS with 168 H, 8 HR,
and a 4.69 ERA between A+ Frederick(Car) and AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Mike Paradis, 24, P:R, B:R.
8-13 on 94:66 K:BB in 151.2 IP over 27 GS with 174 H, 12 HR,
and a 5.64 ERA at AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Matt Riley, 23, P:L, B:L.
4-10 on 105:48 K:BB in 109.1 IP over 22 G with 136 H, 12 HR,
and a 6.34 ERA at AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2008.

Kenny Sims, 27, P:R, B:R.
5-11 on 52:40 K:BB in 107 IP over 18 GS(28G) over 131 H, 6 HR,
and a 5.62 ERA at AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Boston Red Sox
Minor League Free Agents:
Jamie Brewington, 31, P:R, B:R.
5-6 on 61:35 K:BB in 91 IP over 16 GS(18G) with 86 H, 17 HR,
and a 4.43 ERA at AAA Pawtucket(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Paxton Crawford, 25, P:R, B:R.
4-3 on 33:21 K:BB in 59 IP over 11 G with 65 H, 9 HR,
and a 4.42 ERA between A+ Sarasota(FSL), AA Trenton(EL),
and AAA Pawtucket(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #5 starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Mike Kusiewicz, 26, P:L, B:R.
7-8 on 86:33 K:BB in 115 IP over 21 GS(23G) with 110 H, 9 HR,
and a 3.99 ERA between AAA Pawtucket(IL) and AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2008.

Don Wengert, 32, P:R, B:R.
8-12 on 74:33 K:BB in 169 IP over 28 GS(29G) with 218 H, 18 HR,
and a 4.53 ERA at AAA Pawtucket(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Prospects:
Chris Elmore, 24, P:L, B:L.
9-6 on 90:34 K:BB in 119 IP over 20 GS(22G) with 127 H, 4 HR,
and a 3.71 ERA between AA Trenton(EL), AAA Pawtucket(IL),
and R Red Sox(GCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Juan F. Pena, 25, P:R, B:R.
4-11 on 59:36 K:BB in 82.2 IP over 16 GS(17G) with 84 H, 20 HR,
and a 5.33 ERA at AAA Pawtucket(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #5 starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Jorge de la Rosa, 21, P:L, B:L.
8-9 on 110:61 K:BB in 139 IP over 27 G with 122 H, 10 HR,
and a 3.88 ERA between A+ Sarasota(FSL) and AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Anastacio Martinez, 24, P:R, B:R.
5-12 on 127:75 K:BB in 139 IP over 27 GS with 152 H, 12 HR,
and a 5.31 ERA at AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Isauro Pineda, 24, P:R, B:R.
9-13 on 121:68 K:BB in 156 IP over 28 GS with 172 H, 20 HR,
and a 5.65 ERA at AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

New York Yankees
Minor League Free Agents:
Matt Beech, 31, P:L, B:L.
6-8 on 105:57 K:BB in 121 IP over 21 GS(23G) with 127 H, 7 HR,
and a 4.09 ERA between AA Norwich(EL) and AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

David Glick, 26, P:L, B:L.
3-1 on 24:11 K:BB in 28 IP over 4 GS(8G) with 23 H, 4 HR,
and a 2.57 ERA at AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Todd Noel, 24, P:R, B:R.
No 2002 stats.
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Andy Beal, 24, P:L, B:L.
12-9 on 129:56 in 161.2 IP over 28 GS with 165 H, 9 HR,
and a 3.84 ERA between A+ Tampa(FSL), AA Norwich(EL), and AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2008.

Brandon Claussen, 23, P:L, B:L.
2-8 on 73:46 K:BB in 93.1 IP over 15 GS with 85 H, 4 HR,
and a 3.28 ERA at AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #2 starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2009.

Alex Graman, 25, P:L, B:L.
11-11 on 129:50 K:BB in 174 IP over 28 GS with 187 H, 13 HR,
and a 4.14 ERA between AA Norwich(EL) and AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2006.

Brett Jodie, 25, P:R, B:R.
1-1 on 14:11 K:BB in 29 IP over 4 GS(8G) with 29 H, 1 HR,
and a 4.03 ERA between AA Norwich(EL) and AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Brian Rogers, 26, P:R, B:R.
13-8 on 99:43 K:BB in 139.2 IP over 24 GS(27G) with 149 H, 13 HR,
and a 4.25 ERA between AA Norwich(EL) and AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Dave Walling, 24, P:R, B:R.
2-7 on 46:11 K:BB in 67.1 IP over 11 GS with 73 H, 8 HR,
and a 4.54 ERA at AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2010.

Danny Borrell, 24, P:L, B:L.
13-5 on 135:49 K:BB in 167 IP over 26 GS(28G) with 149 H, 5 HR,
and a 2.38 ERA between A+ Tampa(FSL) and AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Julio DePaula, 23, P:R, B:R.
14-6 on 152:52 K:BB in 175 IP over 26 GS(27G) with 141 H, 11 HR,
and a 3.45 ERA at AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #2 starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2008.

Charlie Manning, 23, P:L, B:L.
10-6 on 146:57 K:BB in 163 IP over 27 GS(28G) with 137 H, 5 HR,
and a 3.37 ERA between A+ Tampa(FSL) and AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #2 starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2008.

Sam Marsonek, 24, P:R, B:R.
5-8 on 75:34 K:BB in 101 IP over 13 GS(19G) with 111 H, 6 HR,
and a 5.01 ERA at AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Matt Smith, 23, P:L, B:L.
3-12 on 90:54 K:BB in 116 IP over 23 GS(25G) with 149 H, 9 HR,
and a 5.74 ERA between AA Norwich(EL) and A+ Tampa(FSL).
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.

Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Minor League Free Agents:
Miguel Gomez, 28, P:R, B:R.
No 2002 stats.
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Ed Kofler, 25, P:R, B:R.
No 2002 stats.
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Rafael Roque, 31, P:L, B:L.
No 2002 stats.
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Prospects:
Jason Dickson, 29, P:R, B:L.
3-4 on 32:23 K:BB in 47.1 IP over 9 GS with 54 H, 9 HR,
and a 5.70 ERA at AAA Durham(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Gerardo Garcia, 22, P:R, B:R.
4-8 on 78:42 K:BB in 102.1 IP over 19 GS(25G) with 103 H, 9 HR,
and a 5.10 ERA between AA Orlando(SL) and AAA Durham(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Jim Magrane, 24, P:R, B:R.
7-11 on 78:69 K:BB in 157 IP over 25 GS(29G) with 171 H, 20 HR,
and a 5.16 ERA between AAA Durham(IL) and AA Orlando(SL).
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.

Neal Frendling, 23, P:R, B:R.
5-9 on 90:80 K:BB in 136 IP over 25 GS(26G) with 135 H, 16 HR,
and a 4.63 ERA between AA Orlando(SL) and A+ Bakersfield(Cal).
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.

Mark Malaska, 25, P:L, B:L.
11-9 on 143:40 K:BB in 162 IP over 26 GS(27G) with 180 H, 9 HR,
and a 3.28 ERA between A+ Bakersfield(Cal) and AA Orlando(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Seth McClung, 22, P:R, B:R.
8-9 on 112:64 K:BB in 151 IP over 26 GS(27G) with 173 H, 13 HR,
and a 4.77 ERA between A+ Bakersfield(Cal) and AA Orlando(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Doug Waechter, 22, P:R, B:R.
10-9 on 155:58 K:BB in 162.1 IP over 28 GS with 170 H, 15 HR,
and a 3.55 ERA between A Charleston-SC(Sal), A+ Bakersfield(Cal),
and AA Orlando(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Matt White, 24, P:R, B:R.
4-6 on 58:34 K:BB in 88 IP over 17 GS with 81 H, 12 HR,
and a 4.09 ERA between A Charleston, SC(Sal) and AA Orlando(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Toronto Blue Jays
Minor League Free Agents:
Luke Prokopec is listed with American League starters with Draft Value below $-3.

Prospects:
James Abbott, 25, P:R, B:R.
6-5 on 51:32 K:BB in 101 IP over 16 GS(19G) with 123 H, 10 HR,
and a 4.46 ERA between AAA Syracuse(IL) and A+ Dunedin(FSL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Chris Baker, 25, P:R, B:R.
4-7 on 42:29 K:BB in 89.1 IP over 15 GS(18G) with 94 H, 13 HR,
and a 4.33 ERA at AAA Syracuse(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Vinny Chulk, 24, P:R, B:R.
13-6 on 110:59 K:BB in 156.2 IP over 25 GS(27G) with 139 H, 12 HR,
and a 3.04 ERA between AA Tennessee(SL) and AAA Syracuse(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #5 starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Dave Gassner, 24, P:L, B:R.
12-9 on 119:35 K:BB in 178 IP over 26 GS(28G) with 172 H, 18 HR,
and a 3.34 ERA between A+ Dunedin(FSL), AA Tennessee(SL),
and AAA Syracuse(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Cameron Reimers, 24, P:R, B:R.
5-9 on 59:30 K:BB in 117 IP over 21 G(25GS) with 167 H, 17 HR,
and a 5.31 ERA between AAA Syracuse(IL) and AA Tennessee(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Peter Bauer, 24, P:R, B:L.
6-13 on 93:53 K:BB in 177 IP over 28 GS with 208 H, 14 HR,
and a 4.42 ERA at AA Tennessee(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Diego Markwell, 22, P:L, B:L.
13-9 on 101:60 K:BB in 168.1 IP over 27 GS(28G) with 174 H, 23 HR,
and a 4.38 ERA at AA Tennessee(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Ryan Spille, 26, P:L, B:L.
7-12 on 97:53 K:BB in 159.2 IP over 25 GS(27G) with 188 H, 22 HR,
and a 5.19 ERA at AA Tennessee(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

I'll continue tomorrow by discussing AL Central minor league starting pitchers.

Today's Fantasy Rx: We'd like to direct your attention here as 20 teams play their first official Spring Training games today. We'll join you in spending the next two weeks watching box scores as we try to determine the favorites for roster spots across the majors before beginning to review some of our findings towards the middle of March.