Today's Fantasy Rx

Minor League Free Agents and AAA/AA Relief 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:
Lesli Brea, 24, P:R, B:R.
3-7 on 75:37 K:BB in 86.2 IP with 81 H, 4 HR,
and a 3.22 ERA at AAA Rochester(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Derek Brown, 26, P:R, B:R.
3-6 on 53:25 K:BB in 87 IP with 116 H, 10 HR,
and a 5.07 ERA at AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Kris Foster, 28, P:R, B:R.
0-1 on 14:10 K:BB in 19 IP over 14 G with 22 H, 3 HR,
and a 7.71 ERA at AAA Rochester(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 2005.

Alvin Jones, 20, P:R, B:R.
0-0 on 18:17 K:BB in 19 IP over 18 G with 18 H, 3 HR,
and a 5.79 ERA at R+ Bluefield(Appy).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Rookie-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A-ball reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Vince LaCorte, 24, P:R, B:R.
2-4 on 23:8 K:BB in 42 IP over 20 G with 46 H, 5 HR,
and a 4.32 ERA at A Delmarva(Sal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA swingman by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Lee Marshall, 26, P:R, B:R.
4-6 on 36:32 K:BB in 78 IP over 59 G with 101 H, 6 HR,
and a 4.85 ERA at AAA Rochester(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Mark Nussbeck, 28, P:R, B:L.
1-2 on 6:8 K:BB in 25 IP over 11 G(3GS) with 30 H, 5 HR,
and a 6.39 ERA at AAA Rochester(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Sean Runyan, 28, P:L, B:L.
0-0 on 5:1 K:BB in 3 IP over 3 G with 3 H, 0 HR,
and a 9.00 ERA at AAA Rochester(IL).
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.

Prospects:
Justin Atchley, 29, P:L, B:L.
2-1 on 13:7 K:BB in 20 IP over 19 G with 35 H, 7 HR,
and a 9.45 ERA between AAA Louisville(IL), AA Chattanooga(SL),
and AAA Rochester(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Shaun Babula, 25, P:L, B:S.
0-1 on 12:1 K:BB in 8 IP over 7 G with 12 H, 2 HR,
and a 4.32 ERA at AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Rendy Espina, 24, P:L, B:L.
2-2 on 48:31 K:BB in 53.1 IP over 45 G with 65 H, 12 HR,
and a 6.75 ERA between AAA Syracuse(IL) and AAA Rochester(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Mike Garcia, 34, P:R, B:R.
1-0 and 2 Saves on 9:1 K:BB in 10 IP over 9 G with 7 H, 0 HR,
and a 0.00 ERA at AAA Rochester(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 2005.

Mike Mohler, 34, P:L, B:R.
1-2 on 44:15 K:BB in 49 IP over 34 G with 51 H, 2 HR,
and a 2.76 ERA at AAA Rochester(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Rafael Pina, 31, P:R, B:R.
6-5 and 10 Saves on 74:31 K:BB in 111 IP over 50 G(9GS) with 117 H, 9 HR,
and a 3.49 ERA at AAA Rochester(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Mark Brownson, 27, P:R, B:L.
0-1 on 5:6 K:BB in 13 IP over 6 G(1GS) with 14 H, 1 HR,
and a 5.54 ERA between AAA Pawtucket(IL) and AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Tim Corcoran, 24, P:R, B:R.
0-5 on 48:29 K:BB in 49 IP over 35 G with 61 H, 5 HR,
and a 3.67 ERA at AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Aaron Rakers, 26, P:R, B:R.
5-1 and 10 Saves on 45:12 K:BB in 48 IP over 36 G with 39 H, 3 HR,
and a 2.06 ERA at AA Bowie(EL).
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 2005.

Eddy Rodriguez, 21, P:R, B:R.
0-4 and 12 Saves on 65:27 K:BB in 56 IP over 44 G with 34 H, 4 HR,
and a 2.73 ERA between A+ Frederick(Car) and AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Richard Salazar, 22, P:L, B:L.
1-0 on 34:20 K:BB in 28 IP over 15 G with 18 H, 0 HR,
and a 2.89 ERA between AA Bowie(EL) and R+ Bluefield(Appy).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Willy Serrano, 24, P:R, B:R.
4-4 on 28:30 K:BB in 49 IP over 27 GS(2G) with 75 H, 10 HR,
and a 7.58 ERA at AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jeff Wilson, 26, P:L, B:R.
4-4 and 10 Saves on 79:31 K:BB in 91 IP over 50 G(2GS) with 72 H, 5 HR,
and a 2.18 ERA at AA Bowie(EL).
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 2006.

Boston Red Sox
Minor League Free Agents:
Jason Boyd is listed with National League relievers with Draft Value below $-5.

Chris Michalak is listed with American League relievers with Draft Value of $-2.

Todd Erdos, 29, P:R, B:R.
4-4 and 10 Saves on 48:21 K:BB in 79 IP over 52 GS(2G) with 78 H, 4 HR,
and a 3.22 ERA at AAA Pawtucket(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Derek Hasselhoff, 29, P:R, B:R.
0-4 and 11 Saves on 30:8 K:BB in 45 IP over 39 G with 45 H, 5 HR,
and a 5.04 ERA at AAA Pawtucket(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major Leaguer reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Yoiset Valle, 24, P:L, B:L.
7-4 on 34:24 K:BB in 80 IP over 37 G with 98 H, 5 HR,
and a 4.37 ERA at A+ Sarasota(FSL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Jin Ho Cho, 27, P:R, B:R.
3-6 on 20:12 K:BB in 54.1 IP over 20 G(8GS) with 74 H, 10 HR,
and a 5.63 ERA at AAA Pawtucket(IL).
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.

Marty McLeary, 28, P:R, B:R.
1-3 on 29:31 K:BB in 53 IP over 29 G with 64 H, 6 HR,
and a 6.45 ERA between AA Trenton(EL) and AAA Pawtucket(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Andy Shibilo, 26, P:R, B:R.
5-4 on 85:25 K:BB in 82 IP over 56 G with 85 H, 3 HR,
and a 4.28 ERA between AA Mobile(SL), AA Trenton(SL),
and AAA Pawtucket(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League closer by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2008.

Corey Spencer, 26, P:L, B:L.
2-4 and 7 Saves on 72:40 K:BB in 74 IP over 47 G(2GS) with 89 H, 7 HR,
and a 5.72 ERA between AAA Pawtucket(IL) and AA Trenton(EL).
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.

Rolando Viera, 29, P:L, B:L.
5-1 and 10 Saves on 50:38 K:BB in 84 IP over 48 G(3GS) with 93 H, 16 HR,
and a 4.71 ERA between AA Trenton(EL) and AAA Pawtucket(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Jeff Wallace, 26, P:L, B:L.
0-2 on 20:15 K:BB in 27 IP over 24 G(1GS) with 31 H, 2 HR,
and a 6.67 ERA between A+ Sarasota(FSL) and AAA Pawtucket(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Brian Adams, 25, P:L, B:L.
3-6 on 33:19 K:BB in 67 IP over 37 G with 58 H, 7 HR,
and a 4.30 ERA between A+ Sarasota(FSL) and AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

John Ambrose, 28, P:R, B:R.
2-2 on 25:17 K:BB in 20.1 IP over 10 G(3GS) with 26 H, 3 HR,
and a 7.08 ERA at AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Rodney Dickinson, 27, P:R, B:R.
0-1 on 4:4 K:BB in 5 IP over 4 G with 7 H, 1 HR,
and a 7.20 ERA at AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Tony Fontana, 23, P:R, B:R.
4-4 on 83:22 K:BB in 95 IP over 42 G(4GS) with 105 H, 7 HR,
and a 3.51 ERA between A+ Sarasota(FSL) and AA Trenton(EL).
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.

Eric Glaser, 25, P:R, B:R.
2-9 on 80:32 K:BB in 113.2 IP over 33 G(12GS) with 114 H, 15 HR,
and a 5.70 ERA at AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Terry Hill, 27, P:L, B:L.
6-5 on 86:36 K:BB in 83 IP over 45 G with 108 H, 10 HR,
and a 5.96 ERA at AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Joe Nelson, 28, P:R, B:R.
0-0 on 3:2 K:BB in 4.1 IP over 4 G with 9 H, 1 HR,
and a 14.54 ERA at AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Felix Villegas, 24, P:R, B:R.
2-3 and 7 Saves on 42:26 K:BB in 59 IP over 41 G with 40 H, 4 HR,
and a 2.75 ERA between A+ Sarasota(FSL) and AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

New York Yankees
Minor League Free Agents:
Nate Field is listed with American League relievers with Draft Value of $-1 and $-2.

Jay Tessmer is listed with American League relievers with Draft Value of $-1.

Jeremy Blevins, 25, P:R, B:R.
4-3 on 40:28 K:BB in 50 IP over 36 G with 51 H, 4 HR,
and a 3.60 ERA between AAA Columbus(IL) and AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Brian Joseph Buchanan, 25, P:L, B:L.
0-3 on 43:23 K:BB in 63 IP over 38 G with 56 H, 5 HR,
and a 3.57 ERA between A+ Tampa(FSL) and AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Craig Dingman, 28, P:R, B:R.
0-1 on 28:14 K:BB in 27.1 IP over 24 G with 26 H, 3 HR,
and a 4.61 ERA between AAA Louisville(IL) and AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Bo Donaldson, 28, P:R, B:R.
5-5 on 94:32 K:BB in 106 IP over 46 G(9GS) with 97 H, 8 HR,
and a 3.82 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 2005.

Domingo Jean, 34, P:R, B:R.
0-6 and 19 Saves on 57:25 K:BB in 70 IP over 55 G with 67 H, 9 HR,
and a 4.37 ERA between AAA Columbus(IL) and AA Norwich(EL).
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.

Kevin Lovingier, 31, P:L, B:L.
0-4 on 31:35 K:BB in 48 IP over 40 G with 62 H, 1 HR,
and a 4.69 ERA between AAA Columbus(IL) and AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Julio Perez, 24, P:R, B:R.
1-1 on 7:2 K:BB in 9 IP over 6 G with 15 H, 1 HR,
and a 3.00 ERA at A+ Tampa(FSL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Jason Pierson, 32, P:L, B:R.
0-2 on 21:9 K:BB in 26 IP over 22 G with 38 H, 4 HR,
and a 6.58 ERA between AA Norwich(EL) and A+ Tampa(FSL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Matthew Pike, 24, P:R, B:R.
0-0 on 10:4 K:BB in 11 IP over 6 G(1GS) with 11 H, 0 HR,
and a 5.91 ERA at A+ Tampa(FSL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Bob Scanlan, 36, P:R, B:R.
2-3 on 31:23 K:BB in 70 IP over 51 G with 100 H, 3 HR,
and a 4.63 ERA between AAA Colorado Springs(PCL) and AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

David Shepard, 29, P:R, B:R.
8-8 on 68:26 K:BB in 92 IP over 43 G(8GS) with 93 H, 8 HR,
and a 4.60 ERA between AA Norwich(EL) and AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Josh Stevens, 23, P:R, B:R.
3-1 on 74:16 K:BB in 77 IP over 45 G with 84 H, 3 HR,
and a 3.39 ERA between A+ Tampa(FSL) and AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Prospects:
Jason Anderson, 23, P:R, B:L.
10-4 and 10 Save on 71:19 K:BB in 77 IP over 54 G with 67 H, 6 HR,
and a 2.92 ERA between A+ Tampa(FSL), AA Norwich(EL),
and AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League closer by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2008.

Ryan Bradley, 27, P:R, B:R.
1-4 on 15:9 K:BB in 15 IP over 11 G with 19 H, 2 HR,
and a 10.20 ERA between AAA Columbus(IL), AA Carolina(SL),
and A+ Tampa(FSL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Brian McNichol, 28, P:L, B:L.
0-1 on 10:5 K:BB in 12.1 IP over 13 G with 17 H, 2 HR,
and a 6.57 ERA at AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Alex Pacheco, 29, P:R, B:R.
0-1 on 15:6 K:BB in 13.1 IP over 14 G with 13 H, 1 HR,
and a 2.03 ERA at AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Bill Pulsipher, 29, P:L, B:S.
0-0 on 4:0 K:BB in 3.2 IP over 6 G with 10 H, 1 HR,
and a 14.73 ERA at AAA Columbus(IL).
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.

Colter Bean, 26, P:R, B:R.
2-4 and 9 Saves on 87:27 K:BB in 66 IP over 58 G with 48 H, 3 HR,
and a 2.73 ERA between AA Norwich(EL) and A+ Tampa(FSL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Darrell Einsertson, 30, P:R, B:R.
0-2 on 2:3 K:BB in 3.1 IP over 4 G with 7 H, 0 HR,
and a 16.20 ERA at AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Adam Roller, 24, P:R, B:R.
2-1 and 9 Saves on 20:13 K:BB in 22 IP over 21 G with 19 H, 1 HR,
and a 3.27 ERA at AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Minor League Free Agents:
Cedrick Bowers, 25, P:L, B:R.
4-3 on 79:43 K:BB in 69.1 IP over 47 G with 75 H, 9 HR,
and a 3.12 ERA at AAA Durham(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Rich Croushore, 32, P:R, B:R.
5-4 and 7 Saves on 62:26 K:BB in 64 IP over 36 G(3GS) with 55 H, 5 HR,
and a 3.38 ERA at AAA Durham(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Santos Hernandez, 29, P:R, B:R.
No 2002 stats.
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 2005.

Radhame Peguero, 24, P:R, B:R.
3-7 on 54:38 K:BB in 83 IP over 41 G(6GS) with 94 H, 9 HR,
and a 4.55 ERA at A+ Bakersfield(Cal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Ronni Severino, 27, P:L, B:L.
0-5 on 72:40 K:BB in 58 IP over 38 G with 54 H, 1 HR,
and a 4.66 ERA between A+ Bakersfield(Cal) and AA Orlando(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Bartolome Fortunato, 28, P:R, B:R.
6-4 on 119:38 K:BB in 90.2 IP over 37 G(7GS) with 80 H, 6 HR,
and a 3.47 ERA between A+ Bakersfield(Cal), AA Orlando(SL),
and AAA Durham(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Talley Haines, 26, P:R, B:R.
4-7 on 62:24 K:BB in 75.2 IP over 48 G with 84 H, 9 HR,
and a 4.52 ERA at AAA Durham(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Bobby Seay, 24, P:L, B:L.
2-0 on 38:17 K:BB in 50.2 IP over 25 G(3GS) with 46 H, 3 HR,
and a 4.09 ERA between AA Orlando(SL) and AAA Durham(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Chad Coward, 24, P:R, B:R.
9-4 on 60:33 K:BB in 87.2 IP over 37 G(3GS) with 82 H, 6 HR,
and a 2.98 ERA at AA Orlando(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Carlos Hines, 22, P:R, B:R.
3-5 on 41:27 K:BB in 74 IP over 32 G(12GS) with 90 H, 4 HR,
and a 5.33 ERA between A Charleston, SC(Sal), A- Hudson Valley(NYP),
and AA Orlando(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Travis Minix, 25, P:R, B:R.
5-7 on 49:29 K:BB in 68 IP over 38 G(1GS) with 70 H, 3 HR,
and a 3.04 ERA at AA Orlando(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Evan Rust, 24, P:R, B:R.
1-4 and 31 Saves on 70:24 K:BB in 57.1 IP over 54 G with 58 H, 1 HR,
and a 2.83 ERA between A+ Bakersfield(Cal) and AA Orlando(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League closer by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2007.

Hans Smith, 24, P:L, B:L.
2-4 on 45:28 K:BB in 54.1 IP over 46 G with 54 H, 2 HR,
and a 4.14 ERA at AA Orlando(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Toronto Blue Jays
Minor League Free Agents:
Robbie Crabtree, 30, P:R, B:R.
4-8 on 63:36 K:BB in 84.1 IP over 56 G with 81 H, 7 HR,
and a 6.08 ERA between AAA Fresno(PCL) and AAA Syracuse(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Chris Cumberland, 30, P:L, B:R.
0-5 on 25:23 K:BB in 45.2 IP over 37 G with 51 H, 1 HR,
and a 4.14 ERA between AA Tennessee(TL) and AAA Syracuse(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Jon Ratliff, 31, P:R, B:R.
2-3 on 23:24 K:BB in 42.2 IP over 30 G(3GS) with 52 H, 3 HR,
and a 5.07 ERA between A+ Jupiter(FSL), AAA Calgary(PCL),
and AAA Syracuse(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Chad Ricketts, 27, P:R, B:R.
1-1 on 19:7 K:BB in 16.2 IP over 15 G with 15 H, 3 HR,
and a 3.24 ERA at AAA Syracuse(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Scott Winchester, 29, P:R, B:R.
2-4 on 41:20 K:BB in 63.2 IP over 44 G with 74 H, 10 HR,
and a 5.94 ERA between AAA Ottawa(IL) and AAA Syracuse(IL).
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.

Prospects:
Joe Casey, 24, P:R, B:R.
1-1 on 12:28 K:BB in 35 IP over 29 G with 42 H, 5 HR,
and a 6.17 ERA between AA Tennessee(SL) and AAA Syracuse(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Hugo Castellanos, 22, P:R, B:R.
3-5 on 36:30 K:BB in 58 IP over 52 G with 49 H, 6 HR,
and a 5.28 ERA between AA Tennessee(SL) and AAA Syracuse(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Mark Comoli, 23, P:R, B:R.
3-4 on 46:10 K:BB in 48 IP over 22 G(1GS) with 57 H, 5 HR,
and a 4.50 ERA between A- Auburn(NYP), AAA Syracuse(IL),
and A Charleston, WV(Sal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Rob Hamann, 26, P:R, B:R.
4-5 on 50:35 K:BB in 107 IP over 42 G(9GS) with 109 H, 9 HR,
and a 4.04 ERA between A+ Dunedin(FSL), AAA Syracuse(IL),
and AA Tennessee(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jarrod Kingrey, 26, P:R, B:R.
4-1 on 28:20 K:BB in 41.1 IP over 26 G with 32 H, 6 HR,
and a 4.79 ERA at AAA Syracuse(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Matt McClellan, 26, P:R, B:R.
3-2 on 20:9 K:BB in 18.1 IP over 12 G(1GS) with 23 H, 3 HR,
and a 5.40 ERA at AA Syracuse(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Jerrod Payne, 25, P:R, B:R.
2-0 on 19:15 K:BB in 35 IP over 27 G with 29 H, 3 HR,
and a 3.86 ERA between AA Tennessee(SL) and AAA Syracuse(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Marcos Sandoval, 22, P:R, B:R.
2-4 on 43:23 K:BB in 53 IP over 39 G with 50 H, 3 HR,
and a 3.57 ERA between A+ Dunedin(FSL), A- Auburn(NYP),
and AAA Syracuse(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Santo Valdez, 20, P:R, B:R.
5-4 on 93:27 K:BB in 94 IP over 34 G(7GS) with 96 H, 8 HR,
and a 4.02 ERA between AAA Syracuse(IL) and A Charleston, WV(Sal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Gustavo Chacin, 22, P:L, B:L.
6-5 on 68:59 K:BB in 120 IP over 35 G(13GS) with 131 H, 12 HR,
and a 4.66 ERA between AA Tennessee(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Chuck Kegley, 23, P:R, B:R.
1-3 on 7:15 K:BB in 16 IP over 15 G with 18 H, 1 HR,
and a 7.88 ERA at AA Tennessee(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Joe Orloski, 23, P:R, B:R.
6-5 on 45:29 K:BB in 60 IP over 54 G with 70 H, 4 HR,
and a 5.25 ERA at AA Tennessee(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Francisco Ozuna, 21, P:L, B:L.
2-2 on 35:19 K:BB in 70 IP over 44 G with 73 H, 12 HR,
and a 4.63 ERA at AA Tennessee(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

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

Today's Fantasy Rx: All AL East parks have remained fairly neutral over the past few years. We see no obvious reason to either select or ignore pitchers and pitching prospects in general here based on stadiums. However flyball pitchers are more sensitive to the new design of Camden Yards, which should keep homer levels elevated in Baltimore, and Yankee Stadium, where hitters also hit about 15% more homers than average. Surprisingly Boston is among the best pitchers' parks in baseball for limiting homers as Fenway suppresses right-handed power by 12% and left-handed power by a whopping 26%; only PacBell limits lefties to a greater extent. An extreme groundball pitcher like Derek Lowe doesn't particularly benefit from pitching for the Red Sox as much as he wouldn't be hurt by a place like Camden, making him a good candidate to continue succeeding given the unbalanced schedule.