Today's Fantasy Rx

Minor League Free Agents and AAA/AA Relief Pitchers in the AL Central

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.

Chicago White Sox
Minor League Free Agents:
Lorenzo Barcelo is listed with American League relievers with Draft Value of $-1 and $-2.

Clay Eason, 27, P:R, B:R.
5-2 on 74:35 K:BB in 88 IP over 40 G(3GS) with 70 H, 6 HR,
and a 2.56 ERA between AAA Charlotte(IL) and AA Birmingham(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Brooks Kieschnick, 30, P:R, B:L.
0-1 on 30:10 K:BB in 31 IP over 25 G with 30 H, 1 HR,
and a 2.59 ERA at AAA Charlotte(IL).
52/189 for .275/.320/.540 with 13 HR, 40 RBI, 32 R, 0/0 SB%,
and 14:46 BB:K at AAA Charlotte(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: 25th man.
Long-term Upside & ETA: 25th man in 2003.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 combined value by 2004; see Today's Rx for more information.

Corey Lee, 28, P:L, B:S.
7-6 on 92:37 K:BB in 111 IP over 38 G(12GS) with 130 H, 12 HR,
and a 3.89 ERA at AAA Charlotte(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.

Steve Schrenk, 34, P:R, B:R.
2-7 on 44:25 K:BB in 78 IP over 38 G with 74 H, 8 HR,
and a 4.06 ERA at AAA Charlotte(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever in 2003.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2004.

Bill Simas, 31, P:R, B:L.
1-3 on 22:8 K:BB in 40 IP over 28 G with 46 H, 4 HR,
and a 3.60 ERA at AAA Charlotte(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.

Ken Vining, 28, P:L, B:L.
2-5 on 35:25 K:BB in 47 IP over 44 G with 37 H, 4 HR,
and a 2.87 ERA at AAA Charlotte(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.

Prospects:
Ed Almonte, 26, P:R, B:R.
2-3 and 26 Saves on 56:12 K:BB in 60.1 IP over 50 G with 52 H, 6 HR,
and a 2.24 ERA at AAA Charlotte(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Major League reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League closer by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: $5.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2007.

Kai Freeman, 25, P:R, B:R.
0-0 on 9:2 K:BB in 11 IP over 10 G with 15 H, 1 HR,
and a 4.91 ERA between A White Sox(AZL), A+ Winston-Salem(Car),
and AAA Charlotte(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Kyle Kane, 27, P:R, B:L.
0-0 on 9:3 K:BB in 6.1 IP over 4 G with 7 H, 1 HR,
and a 4.26 ERA at AAA Charlotte(IL).
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.

Ryan Kohlmeier, 25, P:R, B:R.
2-1 on 58:20 K:BB in 65.1 IP over 38 G(1GS) with 65 H, 12 HR,
and a 4.96 ERA at AAA Charlotte(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.

Jake Meyer, 28, P:R, B:R.
2-1 on 42:25 K:BB in 51 IP over 29 G with 50 H, 5 HR,
and a 3.53 ERA between AAA Tacoma(PCL), AA Birmingham(SL),
and AAA Charlotte(IL).
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.

Denny Wagner, 26, P:R, B:R.
1-7 on 18:40 K:BB in 58 IP over 32 G(6GS) with 69 H, 4 HR,
and a 7.14 ERA between AA Birmingham(SL), A+ Winston-Salem(Car),
and AAA Charlotte(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Brad Bohannan, 25, P:R, B:R.
0-1 on 7:2 K:BB in 11.2 IP over 8 G with 18 H, 2 HR,
and a 7.71 ERA at AA Birmingham(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Gary Majewski, 23, P:R, B:R.
5-3 on 75:34 K:BB in 74.2 IP over 57 G(1GS) with 61 H, 3 HR,
and a 2.65 ERA at AA Birmingham(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Arnaldo Munoz, 20, P:L, B:L.
6-0 on 78:29 K:BB in 72.1 IP over 51 G with 62 H, 6 HR,
and a 2.61 ERA at AA Birmingham(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League closer by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2008.

Rob Purvis, 25, P:R, B:R.
1-1 on 9:15 K:BB in 16.2 IP over 9 G with 17 H, 0 HR,
and a 5.40 ERA at AA Birmingham(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Dave Sanders, 23, P:L, B:L.
3-1 on 61:28 K:BB in 62.3 IP over 47 G with 56 H, 3 HR,
and a 1.84 ERA at AA Birmingham(SL).
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.

Matt A. Smith, 24, P:R, B:R.
4-3 on 62:45 K:BB in 79 IP over 55 G with 67 H, 5 HR,
and a 3.99 ERA between A+ Winston-Salem(Car) and AA Birmingham(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.

Joe Valentine, 23, P:R, B:R.
4-1 and 36 Saves on 63:30 K:BB in 59.1 IP over 55 G with 36 H, 1 HR,
and a 1.97 ERA at AA Birmingham(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League closer by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2008.

Cleveland Indians
Minor League Free Agents:
Carlos Almanzar is listed with National League relievers with Draft Value of $0 and $-1.

Sean DePaula is listed with American League relievers with Draft Value of $-2.

Dave Maurer is listed with American League relievers with Draft Value of $-1 and $-2.

Travis Miller is listed with American League relievers with Draft Value of $-1.

Bobby Chouinard, 30, P:R, B:R.
1-0 on 15:8 K:BB in 17 IP over 14 G with 17 H, 2 HR,
and a 2.65 ERA between AA Carolina(SL) and AAA Colorado Springs(PCL).
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.

Jose Colon, 28, P:R, B:R.
5-4 on 43:8 K:BB in 76 IP over 46 G(2GS) with 72 H, 6 HR,
and a 2.37 ERA at AA Akron(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.

Kyle Stanton, 26, P:R, B:R.
5-0 on 57:24 K:BB in 67 IP over 42 G with 65 H, 4 HR,
and a 4.84 ERA between A Dayton(Mid) and A+ Stockton(Cal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Tim Young, 29, P:L, B:L.
5-3 on 63:37 K:BB in 73 IP over 57 G with 56 H, 5 HR,
and a 3.59 ERA at AAA Pawtucket(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.

Prospects:
Ryan Larson, 23, P:R, B:R.
3-6 on 64:22 K:BB in 75.1 IP over 56 G with 75 H, 7 HR,
and a 2.63 ERA between A+ Kinston(Car), AA Akron(EL),
and AAA Buffalo(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.

Brandon Matheny, 24, P:L, B:L.
4-3 on 42:43 K:BB in 79 IP over 31 G(12GS) with 76 H, 1 HR,
and a 3.65 ERA between A+ Kinston(Car) and AAA Buffalo(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Hank Thoms, 26, P:R, B:R.
5-3 on 52:16 K:BB in 68 IP over 18 G(8G) with 64 H, 6 HR,
and a 2.65 ERA between A+ Kinston(Car) and AAA Buffalo(IL).
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.

Martin Vargas, 26, P:R, B:R.
3-2 and 8 Saves on 18:11 K:BB in 35 IP over 22 G with 36 H, 2 HR,
and a 2.31 ERA at AAA Buffalo(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.

Matt J. White, 25, P:L, B:R.
6-2 on 75:45 K:BB in 106 IP over 34 G(12GS) with 120 H, 10 HR,
and a 4.08 ERA between AA Akron(EL) and AAA Buffalo(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Tim Byrdak, 29, P:L, B:L.
1-0 on 11:15 K:BB in 17 IP over 11 G with 19 H, 0 HR,
and a 5.82 ERA between A+ Kinston(Car) and AA Akron(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Dan Guillory, 26, P:R, B:R.
3-3 on 35:20 K:BB in 32.1 IP over 19 G with 20 H, 1 HR,
and a 1.11 ERA at AA Akron(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

James Johnson, 26, P:L, B:S.
0-0 on 6:4 K:BB in 6 IP over 5 G with 4 H, 1 HR,
and a 4.50 ERA at AA Akron(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Marcos Mendoza, 22, P:L, B:L.
6-5 on 63:42 K:BB in 83 IP over 43 G with 67 H, 2 HR,
and a 1.63 ERA between A+ Kinston(Car) and AA Akron(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Ignacio Montano, 22, P:L, B:L.
1-1 on 32:6 K:BB in 35 IP over 22 G with 26 H, 1 HR,
and a 2.31 ERA between AA Akron(EL), A- Mahoning Valley(NYP),
and A Columbus(Sal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2008.

Jose Vargas, 25, P:R, B:R.
8-1 on 83:27 K:BB in 84 IP over 37 G(1GS) with 77 H, 2 HR,
and a 2.36 ERA between AA Akron(EL) and A+ Kinston(Car).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Detroit Tigers
Minor League Free Agents:
Jason Beverlin is listed with American League relievers with Draft Value of $-3.

Tim Adkins, 28, P:L, B:L.
2-3 on 60:38 K:BB in 78 IP over 34 G(8GS) with 77 H, 6 HR,
and a 4.73 ERA between AA Erie(EL) and AAA Toledo(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.

Brian Edmondson, 30, P:R, B:R.
5-2 on 42:13 K:BB in 52 IP over 43 G with 54 H, 5 HR,
and a 3.46 ERA between AA Akron(EL) and AA Erie(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.

Mark J. Johnson, 27, P:R, B:R.
4-2 on 31:18 K:BB in 52 IP over 17 G(7GS) with 60 H, 3 HR,
and a 4.67 ERA between AAA Indianapolis(IL), AAA Toledo(IL),
and AA Erie(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.

J.J. Pearsall, 29, P:L, B:L.
3-3 on 65:29 K:BB in 63 IP over 45 G with 59 H, 6 HR,
and a 4.00 ERA between AAA Calgary(PCL), AA Portland(EL),
and AA Erie(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.

Chris Peters, 31, P:L, B:L.
3-3 on 56:25 K:BB in 59 IP over 43 G with 70 H, 4 HR,
and a 4.73 ERA at AA Erie(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.

Jose Ramirez, 27, P:L, B:L.
0-4 on 57:34 K:BB in 68 IP over 41 G with 80 H, 12 HR,
and a 5.82 ERA between A+ Lakeland(FSL) and AA Erie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Homero Rivera, 25, P:L, B:R.
6-4 and 8 Saves on 45:24 K:BB in 82 IP over 52 G with 74 H, 6 HR,
and a 3.07 ERA between AA Erie(EL) and AAA Toledo(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jared Camp, 27, P:R, B:R.
0-2 on 4:45 K:BB in 8 IP over 6 G with 12 H, 4 HR,
and a 10.13 ERA at AA Erie(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.

Bobby Graves, 23, P:L, B:L.
1-2 on 14:17 K:BB in 13 IP over 11 G with 18 H, 2 HR,
and a 7.62 ERA at AA Erie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Frank Perez, 27, P:R, B:R.
2-9 on 77:41 K:BB in 89 IP over 39 G(7GS) with 89 H, 12 HR,
and a 5.46 ERA between A+ Lakeland(FSL) and AA Erie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Greg Watson, 26, P:R, B:R.
3-2 on 23:10 K:BB in 29 IP over 23 G with 38 H, 3 HR,
and a 5.28 ERA between A+ Lakeland(FSL) and AA Erie(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Kansas City Royals
Minor League Free Agents:
Winston Abreu, 25, P:R, B:R.
4-0 on 72:41 K:BB in 56 IP over 34 G(1GS) with 38 H, 3 HR,
and a 2.73 ERA between AA West Tenn(SL) and AA Wichita(TL).
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.

Rick DeHart, 32, P:L, B:L.
1-0 on 46:21 K:BB in 58 IP over 49 G with 55 H, 4 HR,
and a 3.90 ERA at AAA Omaha(PCL).
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.

Garrett Lee, 26, P:R, B:R.
8-2 on 50:19 K:BB in 95 IP over 38 G(6GS) with 94 H, 7 HR,
and a 2.84 ERA between AA Greenville(SL), AAA Richmond(IL),
R Braves(GCL), and AA Wichita(TL).
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.

Jordan Zimmerman, 27, P:L, B:R.
0-0 on 1:4 K:BB in 1 IP over 1 G with 1 H, 1 HR,
and a 40.50 ERA at AAA Omaha(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.

Prospects:
Jason Gilfillan, 26, P:R, B:R.
4-4 on 59:41 K:BB in 77 IP over 54 G(1GS) with 67 H, 7 HR,
and a 3.16 ERA between AA Wichita(TL) and AAA Omaha(PCL).
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 2005.

Jason Gooding, 28, P:L, B:R.
5-3 on 41:25 K:BB in 55 IP over 27 G with 49 H, 10 HR,
and a 3.60 ERA between A+ Wilmington(Car) and AA Wichita(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Junior Guerrero, 25, P:R, B:R.
6-8 on 54:20 K:BB in 84 IP over 37 G(1GS) with 91 H, 4 HR,
and a 4.29 ERA between A+ Wilmington(Car) and AA Wichita(TL).
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.

Micah Mangrum, 25, P:R, B:R.
2-2 on 43:11 K:BB in 64 IP over 39 G with 67 H, 4 HR,
and a 3.09 ERA between A+ Wilmington(Car) and AA Wichita(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Robbie Morrison, 26, P:R, B:R.
2-4 and 9 Saves on 64:26 K:BB in 66 IP over 44 G with 54 H, 5 HR,
and a 3.00 ERA between A+ Wilmington(Car) and AA Wichita(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Mike Natale, 23, P:R, B:R.
6-5 on 93:53 K:BB in 77 IP over 37 G(4GS) with 59 H, 8 HR,
and a 4.21 ERA between AA Wichita(TL) and A+ Wilmington(Car).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Brian Sanches, 24, P:R, B:R.
10-6 on 101:43 K:BB in 116.2 IP over 15 GS(33G) with 111 H, 8 HR,
and a 4.40 ERA at AA Wichita(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Brian Shackelford, 26, P:L, B:L.
53/244 for .217/.288/.332 with 6 HR, 31 RBI, 29 R, 3/7 SB%,
and 23:42 BB:K at AA Wichita(TL).
3-1 on 15:26 K:BB in 25.2 IP over 22 G with 23 H, 1 HR,
and a 3.51 ERA at AA Wichita(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA 25th man by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Minnesota Twins
Minor League Free Agents:
Doug Bochtler, 32, P:R, B:R.
7-4 on 79:44 K:BB in 88 IP with 71 H, 6 HR,
and a 3.68 ERA at AAA Edmonton(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever in 2003.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2004.

Dave Lee, 29, P:R, B:R.
9-1 and 5 Saves on 70:31 K:BB in 64.2 IP over 51 G with 80 H, 5 HR,
and a 4.59 ERA at AAA Edmonton(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League middle reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Prospects:
Grant Balfour, 25, P:R, B:R.
2-4 and 8 Saves on 88:30 K:BB in 71.1 IP over 58 G with 60 H, 3 HR,
and a 4.16 ERA at AAA Edmonton(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Major League reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever in 2003.
2003 Fantasy Potential: $5.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Matt Carnes, 27, P:R, B:R.
11-6 on 84:43 K:BB in 124 IP over 42 G(12GS) with 137 H, 8 HR,
and a 5.30 ERA between AA New Britain(EL) and AAA Edmonton(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Michael Nakamura, 26, P:R, B:R.
4-3 on 80:22 K:BB in 87.1 IP over 46 G(4GS) with 85 H, 7 HR,
and a 4.74 ERA at AAA Edmonton(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Major League reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever in 2003.
2003 Fantasy Potential: $5.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Jeromy Palki, 26, P:R, B:R.
6-6 on 100:33 K:BB in 91.2 IP over 56 G with 96 H, 10 HR,
and a 3.63 ERA between AA New Britain(EL) and AAA Edmonton(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Major League reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever in 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: $5.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

John Sneed, 26, P:R, B:L.
3-7 on 81:45 K:BB in 92 IP over 40 G with 96 H, 12 HR,
and a 4.99 ERA between AA New Britain(EL) and AAA Edmonton(PCL).
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.

Willie Eyre, 24, P:R, B:R.
10-5 on 68:34 K:BB in 84 IP over 47 G with 68 H, 1 HR,
and a 2.89 ERA between A+ Fort Myers(FSL) and AA New Britain(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.

Pete Fisher, 25, P:R, B:R.
1-4 on 30:21 K:BB in 49 IP over 17 G(7GS) with 59 H, 2 HR,
and a 5.33 ERA between R Twins(GCL), A+ Fort Myers(FSL),
and AA New Britain(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Adam Flohr, 25, P:L, B:L.
4-5 on 47:19 K:BB in 82.1 IP over 43 G(7GS) with 83 H, 4 HR,
and a 2.40 ERA at AA New Britain(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 2007.

Kevin Hodge, 26, P:R, B:R.
5-2 and 9 Saves on 46:11 K:BB in 45 IP over 34 G with 32 H, 3 HR,
and a 2.20 ERA between AA New Britain(EL) and A+ Fort Myers(FSL).
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.

Juan Padilla, 26, P:R, B:R.
3-5 and 29 Saves on 52:18 K:BB in 65.1 IP over 54 G with 69 H, 2 HR,
and a 3.31 ERA at AA New Britain(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.

Brent Schoening, 24, P:R, B:R.
3-3 on 67:33 K:BB in 75 IP over 25 G(11GS) with 74 H, 12 HR,
and a 5.52 ERA between A+ Fort Myers(FSL) and AA New Britain(EL).
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 2007.

Doug Silva, 23, P:R, B:R.
1-2 on 36:22 K:BB in 46 IP over 26 G(3GS) with 46 H, 1 HR,
and a 5.28 ERA between AA Tulsa(TL), AA New Britain(EL),
and A+ Fort Myers(FSL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Tim Sturdy, 24, P:R, B:R.
1-0 on 21:29 K:BB in 53.2 IP over 35 G with 63 H, 5 HR,
and a 6.37 ERA at AA New Britain(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

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

Today's Fantasy Rx: All leagues, even AL-only leagues, must institute a Brooks Kieschnick rule in the near future that governs players likely to accumulate significant time at the plate and on the mound. We essentially see two viable options, and you might want to check your stat service before deciding on a rule. First, given the abrupt separation in roto between hitting and pitching, specifically with regards to not counting pitchers' batting or fielders' pitching, the logical solution is to allow separate drafting of Brooks Kieschnick, OF, and Brooks Kieschnick, RP. The alternative, which allows a better representation of the actual usage pattern of two-way players, is to allow the accumulation of hitting stats only for pitchers generally acknowledged as reserve fielders and/or pinch-hitters in addition to their pitching duties. Regardless of your decision, the likelihood of Kieschnick spending part of 2003 in a dual role requires every league recognize and codify the fantasy ramifications of this new MLB development.