Today's Fantasy Rx

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

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.

Anaheim Angels
Minor League Free Agents:
John Dillinger, 29, P:R, B:R.
5-2 on 75:33 K:BB in 97.2 IP over 13 GS(22G) with 125 H, 14 HR,
and a 6.08 ERA between AAA Columbus(IL), AA Arkansas(TL),
and AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Jason Stephens, 27, P:R, B:R.
1-8 on 32:15 K:BB in 57 IP over 10 GS with 74 H, 10 HR,
and a 5.84 ERA between AA Arkansas(TL) and AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Prospects:
Chris Bootcheck, 24, P:R, B:R.
12-10 on 128:51 K:BB in 174 IP over 28 GS with 194 H, 16 HR,
and a 4.50 ERA between AA Arkansas(TL) and AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Low-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2007.

Brandon Emanuel, 26, P:R, B:R.
7-6 on 74:29 K:BB in 119 IP over 21 GS with 135 H, 18 HR,
and a 4.16 ERA between AA Arkansas(TL) and AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Matt Hensley, 24, P:R, B:R.
8-6 on 133:50 K:BB in 149.1 IP over 20 GS(31G) with 174 H, 19 HR,
and a 5.03 ERA between A+ Rancho Cucamonga(Cal) and AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Low-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2008.

Marty Janzen, 29, P:R, B:R.
2-2 on 16:9 K:BB in 28.2 IP over 6 GS(11G) with 34 H, 5 HR,
and a 4.40 ERA at AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Elvin Nina, 27, P:R, B:R.
5-9 on 68:50 K:BB in 108.2 IP over 15 GS(26G) with 115 H, 15 HR,
and a 4.64 ERA at AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Rich Fischer, 22, P:R, B:R.
8-11 on 174:39 K:BB in 156.2 IP over 26 GS with 158 H, 22 HR,
and a 4.14 ERA between A+ Rancho Cucamonga(Cal) and AA Arkansas(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #2 starter by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Low-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2010.

Bobby Jenks, 21, P:R, B:R.
6-11 on 122:90 K:BB in 123 IP over 20 GS(21G) with 99 H, 6 HR,
and a 4.76 ERA between AA Arkansas(TL) and A+ Rancho Cucamonga(Cal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Mike Nickoli, 22, P:R, B:R.
3-11 on 38:48 K:BB in 91 IP over 19 GS with 126 H, 9 HR,
and a 6.03 ERA between A Cedar Rapids(Mid) and AA Arkansas(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball/A+ swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA swingman by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Brandon O'Neal, 24, P:R, B:S.
5-14 on 84:73 K:BB in 127.2 IP over 22 GS(26G) with 138 H, 7 HR,
and a 5.29 ERA between A+ Rancho Cucamonga(Cal) and AA Arkansas(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA swingman by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Billy Stokley, 25, P:R, B:L.
4-14 on 41:34 K:BB in 131 IP over 19 GS(38G) with 156 H, 11 HR,
and a 4.33 ERA at AA Arkansas(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Phil Wilson, 21, P:R, B:R.
7-9 on 86:43 K:BB in 129 IP over 21 G with 150 H, 23 HR,
and a 6.07 ERA between A+ Rancho Cucamonga(Cal) and AA Arkansas(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Oakland Athletics
Minor League Free Agents:
Bryce Florie, 32, P:R, B:R.
4-6 on 69:38 K:BB in 83.1 IP over 16 GS(18G) with 83.1 IP with 90 H, 11 HR,
and a 5.08 ERA at AAA Sacramento(PCL).
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.

Kevin Gregg, 24, P:R, B:R.
7-9 on 101:50 K:BB in 113.2 IP over 15 GS(30G) with 121 H, 10 HR,
and a 4.83 ERA between A+ Visalia(Cal), AA Midland(TL),
and AAA Sacramento(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Mark Harriger, 27, P:R, B:R.
2-4 on 33:22 K:BB in 51.1 IP over 11 GS(12G) with 57 H, 6 HR,
and a 5.44 ERA at A+ Visalia(Cal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Allen Levrault, 25, P:R, B:R.
7-8 on 81:45 K:BB in 111.1 IP over 23 GS(24G) with 145 H, 15 HR,
and a 6.39 ERA at AAA Sacramento(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Larry Luebbers, 33, P:R, B:R.
11-11 on 80:55 K:BB in 168.2 IP over 28 GS with 201 H, 17 HR,
and a 4.91 ERA at AAA Sacramento(PCL).
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.

Tim McClaskey, 27, P:R, B:R.
4-6 on 81:29 K:BB in 125 IP over 17 GS(34G) with 169 H, 18 HR,
and a 5.11 ERA between A+ Visalia(Cal), AA Midland(TL),
and AAA Sacramento(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Juan Pena, 23, P:L, B:L.
1-5 on 34:26 K:BB in 44.1 IP over 10 GS(12G) with 56 H, 9 HR,
and a 5.68 ERA between A+ Modesto(Cal), A+ Visalia(Cal),
and AAA Sacramento(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Prospects:
Rocky Coppinger, 28, P:R, B:R.
1-1 on 25:19 K:BB in 22 IP over 5 GS with 21 H, 2 HR,
and a 4.91 ERA between A+ Modesto(Cal) and AAA Sacramento(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Justin Duchscherer, 25, P:R, B:R.
2-4 on 52:17 K:BB in 63 IP over 11 GS(14G) with 73 H, 7 HR,
and a 5.57 ERA at AAA Sacramento(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season FAAB.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2008.

Chris Enochs, 27, P:R, B:R.
7-13 on 113:74 K:BB in 164 IP over 28 GS(29G) with 185 H, 18 HR,
and a 5.10 ERA between AA Midland(TL) and AAA Sacramento(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jason Arnold, 23, P:R, B:R.
13-4 on 154:51 K:BB in 155.1 IP over 26 GS with 123 H, 5 HR,
and a 2.61 ERA between A+ Tampa(FSL), AA Norwich(EL), and AA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #1 starter by 2009.
2003 Fantasy Potential: High-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2010.

Rich Harden, 21, P:R, B:L.
12-6 on 187:76 K:BB in 153.1 IP over 28 GS with 116 H, 6 HR,
and a 2.93 ERA between A+ Visalia(Cal) and AA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #1 starter by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: High-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $30 by 2010.

Marcus Jones, 27, P:R, B:R.
1-4 on 24:17 K:BB in 31.2 IP over 7 GS with 37 H, 3 HR,
and a 5.40 ERA at AA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

John Rheinecker, 23, P:L, B:L.
10-7 on 162:34 K:BB in 178.1 IP over 29 GS with 178 H, 9 HR,
and a 3.08 ERA between A+ Visalia(Cal) and AA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #1 starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: High-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2009.

Mike Wood, 22, P:R, B:R.
14-6 on 113:35 K:BB in 147 IP over 24 GS with 144 H, 12 HR,
and a 3.24 ERA between A+ Modesto(Cal) and AA Modesto(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2010.

Mike Ziegler, 23, P:R, B:R.
12-6 on 150:25 K:BB in 164 IP over 27 GS(28G) with 186 H, 19 HR,
and a 4.28 ERA between A+ Visalia(Cal) and AA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2009.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2010.

Seattle Mariners
Minor League Free Agents:
Chris Mears, 25, P:R, B:L.
6-9 on 103:38 K:BB in 143.1 IP over 20 GS(30G) with 138 H, 16 HR,
and a 3.14 ERA at AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Greg Wooten, 28, P:R, B:R.
4-6 on 28:16 K:BB in 79.1 IP over 17 GS with 90 H, 6 HR,
and a 4.54 ERA between R Mariners(AZL) and AAA Tacoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Prospects:
Scott Atchison, 26, P:R, B:R.
5-10 on 112:31 K:BB in 124.1 IP over 21 GS(27G) with 123 H, 13 HR,
and a 4.63 ERA at AAA Tacoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: $5.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Ken Cloude, 28, P:R, B:R.
9-4 on 52:20 K:BB in 92.2 IP over 15 GS with 73 H, 9 HR,
and a 2.33 ERA at AAA Tacoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #5 starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Oscar Delgado, 21, P:L, B:L.
4-8 on 78:48 K:BB in 103 IP over 19 GS(21G) with 107 H, 11 HR,
and a 5.07 ERA between AAA Tacoma(PCL), A Wisconsin(Mid),
and A- Everett(NWL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2008.

Brian Falkenborg, 25, P:R, B:R.
4-4 on 42:13 K:BB in 49.1 IP over 9 GS with 51 H, 3 HR,
and a 2.74 ERA at AAA Tacoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Josue Matos, 24, P:R, B:R.
5-7 on 109:41 K:BB in 150 IP over 28 GS with 181 H, 25 HR,
and a 5.82 ERA between AA San Antonio(TL) and AAA Tacoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League swingman by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

J.J. Putz, 26, P:R, B:R.
5-15 on 99:49 K:BB in 138 IP over 135 H, 11 HR,
and a 3.72 ERA between AA San Antonio(TL) and AAA Tacoma(PCL).
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.

Brian Sweeney, 28, P:R, B:R.
9-5 on 113:28 K:BB in 142 IP over 23 GS(30G) with 157 H, 16 HR,
and a 3.80 ERA at AAA Tacoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Craig Anderson, 22, P:L, B:L.
7-7 on 94:64 K:BB in 152 IP over 27 G with 143 H, 12 HR,
and a 3.20 ERA at AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2009.

Rett Johnson, 23, P:R, B:L.
13-5 on 138:64 K:BB in 154 IP over 28 GS with 134 H, 6 HR,
and a 3.62 ERA between A+ San Bernardino(Cal) and AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2009.

Gil Meche, 24, P:R, B:R.
4-6 on 56:32 K:BB in 65 IP over 13 GS(25G) with 68 H, 8 HR,
and a 6.51 ERA at AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Matt Thornton, 26, P:L, B:L.
1-5 on 44:29 K:BB in 62 IP over 12 GS with 52 H, 3 HR,
and a 3.63 ERA at AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2010.

Texas Rangers
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
R.A. Dickey, 28, P:R, B:R.
8-7 on 109:47 K:BB in 154 IP over 19 GS(37G) with 176 H, 8 HR,
and a 4.09 ERA at AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Spike Lundberg, 25, P:R, B:S.
11-9 on 94:41 K:BB in 164 IP over 23 G(29G) with 188 H, 15 HR,
and a 4.28 ERA between AA Tulsa(TL) and AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
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.

Tony Mounce, 28, P:L, B:L.
10-4 on 96:29 K:BB in 112 IP over 18 GS(28G) with 108 H, 9 HR,
and a 3.21 ERA between A+ Charlotte(FSL), A Savannah(Sal),
AAA Oklahoma(PCL), and AA Tulsa(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Mario Ramos, 25, P:L, B:L.
3-8 on 75:53 K:BB in 121.1 IP over 19 GS(34G) with 162 H, 20 HR,
and a 7.40 ERA at AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Low-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2008.

Nick Regilio, 24, P:R, B:R.
7-8 on 63:52 K:BB in 110 IP over 20 GS with 108 H, 9 HR,
and a 3.76 ERA between AA Tulsa(TL) and AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2009.

Ryan Dittfurth, 23, P:R, B:R.
4-5 on 53:30 K:BB in 67 IP over 12 GS(15G) with 53 H, 3 HR,
and a 4.43 ERA between A+ Charlotte(FSL) and AA Tulsa(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2009.

Travis Hughes, 24, P:R, B:R.
9-7 on 137:82 K:BB in 143.1 IP over 26 GS with 139 H, 11 HR,
and a 3.52 ERA at AA Tulsa(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Keith Stamler, 23, P:R, B:R.
6-7 on 57:28 K:BB in 134.1 IP over 21 GS(30G) with 163 H, 5 HR,
and a 4.56 ERA at AA Tulsa(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Derrick Van Dusen, 21, P:L, B:L.
9-9 on 140:51 K:BB in 161.2 IP over 25 GS(28G) with 156 H, 17 HR,
and a 3.67 ERA between A+ San Bernardino(Cal), AA San Antonio(TL),
and AA Tulsa(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #2 starter by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2010.

C.J. Wilson, 22, P:L, B:L.
11-2 on 93:53 K:BB in 136 IP over 20 GS(31G) with 109 H, 4 HR,
and a 2.78 ERA between A+ Charlotte(FSL) and AA Tulsa(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

I'll continue tomorrow by discussing NL East minor league starting pitchers.

Today's Fantasy Rx: We didn't expect any hate group failed to realize that publicly supporting Augusta's segregationist policies would result in everybody opposing those policies, but apparently Joseph J. Harper missed "Chef Goes Nanners" in season four of South Park. Hopefully this news will result in Hootie Johnson realizing that the only sane way to continue limiting Augusta's current membership roles is to discontinue the Masters and similar events, thereby removing the club from participation in any public affair. Failing that rather distressing outcome, hopefully the protests will draw more coverage than the actual tournament and finally encourage Augusta to set their clocks ahead to the 20th century.