Today's Fantasy Rx

Minor League Free Agents and AAA/AA Relief 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:
Rich Kelley, 32, P:L, B:L.
6-5 on 72:40 K:BB in 119 IP over 40 G(15GS) with 128 H, 15 HR,
and a 4.08 ERA at 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.

Chris Pine, 26, P:R, B:R.
2-9 on 37:38 K:BB in 79.2 IP over 36 G(10GS) with 94 H, 10 HR,
and a 5.87 ERA between AA Arkansas(TL) and AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A/A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Prospects:
Dusty Bergman, 25, P:L, B:L.
6-1 on 64:17 K:BB in 85 IP over 56 G with 82 H, 10 HR,
and a 3.81 ERA between AA Arkansas(TL) and AAA Salt Lake(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.

Ryan Cummings, 26, P:R, B:R.
7-5 on 34:28 K:BB in 63 IP over 43 G with 66 H, 6 HR,
and a 3.57 ERA between AA Arkansas(TL) and AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
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.

Jeff Hundley, 26, P:L, B:L.
1-5 on 46:26 K:BB in 70 IP over 42 G(2GS) with 69 H, 8 HR,
and a 4.24 ERA between AAA Salt Lake(PCL) and AA Arkansas(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.

Greg Jones, 26, P:R, B:R.
7-4 on 55:22 K:BB in 62.2 IP over 39 G with 68 H, 5 HR,
and a 4.31 ERA at AAA Salt Lake(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.

Mario Mendoza, 24, P:R, B:R.
0-7 on 70:34 K:BB in 95 IP over 34 G(8GS) with 119 H, 11 HR,
and a 4.74 ERA between A+ Rancho Cucamonga(Cal), AAA Salt Lake(PCL),
and AA Arkansas(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Bart Miadich, 27, P:R, B:R.
4-3 and 14 Saves on 92:64 K:BB in 80.2 IP over 59 G with 60 H, 5 HR,
and a 3.68 ERA at AAA Salt Lake(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: $10 by 2006.

Ben Grezlovski, 26, P:R, B:R.
0-2 on 29:34 K:BB in 59.2 IP over 38 G(2GS) with 70 H, 3 HR,
and a 5.13 ERA at AA Arkansas(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Dan Jackson, 24, P:R, B:R.
10-4 on 119:40 K:BB in 110 IP over 39 G(9GS) with 121 H, 9 HR,
and a 4.75 ERA between A+ Rancho Cucamonga(Cal) and AA Arkansas(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Kevin McClain, 25, P:R, B:R.
3-5 on 60:21 K:B in 66 IP over 48 G with 71 H, 11 HR,
and a 5.59 ERA between AA Arkansas(TL) and A+ Rancho Cucamonga(Cal).
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.

Hatuey Mendoza, 24, P:R, B:R.
3-10 on 45:36 K:BB in 90.1 IP over 29 G(14GS) with 113 H, 11 HR,
and a 5.58 ERA at AA Arkansas(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Tony Milo, 24, P:L, B:L.
3-4 on 44:25 K:BB in 52 IP over 19 G(9G) with 61 H, 6 HR,
and a 6.75 ERA between AA Arkansas(TL) and A+ Rancho Cucamonga(Cal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Joel Peralta, 26, P:R, B:R.
5-0 and 21 Saves on 64:21 K:BB in 65 IP over 53 G with 53 H, 7 HR,
and a 2.49 ERA between AA Arkansas(TL) and A+ Rancho Cucamonga(Cal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Charlie Thames, 23, P:R, B:R.
1-3 on 42:35 K:BB in 53.2 IP over 38 G with 4 HR,
and a 5.03 ERA at AA Arkansas(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.

Oakland Athletics
Minor League Free Agents:
Heath Bost, 28, P:R, B:R.
1-5 and 12 Saves on 69:19 K:BB in 78 IP over 52 G with 67 H, 8 HR,
and a 3.35 ERA at AAA Sacramento(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.

Frank Lankford, 31, P:R, B:R.
6-6 on 56:22 K:BB in 80.1 IP over 46 G with 91 H, 9 HR,
and a 4.58 ERA at AAA Sacramento(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.

Matt J. Miller, 31, P:R, B:R.
3-7 and 6 Saves on 63:28 K:BB in 71 IP over 54 G with 81 H, 5 HR,
and a 4.31 ERA at AAA Sacramento(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 2004.

Aaron Scheffer, 27, P:R, B:L.
4-1 on 35:24 K:BB in 52.1 IP over 35 G(1GS) with 54 H, 1 HR,
and a 4.82 ERA at AAA Sacramento(PCL).
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:
Kyle Crowell, 23, P:R, B:R.
10-3 on 98:24 K:BB in 86 IP over 47 G with 81 H, 7 HR,
and a 3.24 ERA between A+ Modesto(Cal) and AAA Sacramento(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League closer by 2009.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2010.

Chad Harville, 26, P:R, B:R.
1-2 and 5 Saves on 26:13 K:BB in 30 IP over 24 G with 32 H, 5 HR,
and a 5.40 ERA at AAA Sacramento(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Major League reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League closer by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: $5.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2008.

Eric Thompson, 25, P:R, B:R.
6-5 on 80:36 K:BB in 114 IP over 35 G(15GS) with 126 H, 11 HR,
and a 4.26 ERA between AA Midland(TL) and 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.

Ismael Villegas, 26, P:R, B:R.
0-0 on 12:15 K:BB in 22.1 IP over 10 G with 32 H, 7 HR,
and an 8.46 ERA at AAA Sacramento(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Brad Weis, 25, P:L, B:L.
6-2 on 79:33 K:BB in 83 IP over 47 G with 65 H, 4 HR,
and a 2.28 ERA between A+ Fort Myers(FSL), A+ Modesto(Cal),
and AAA Sacramento(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Shane Bazzell, 23, P:R, B:L.
5-7 on 88:47 K:BB in 97.2 IP over 39 G(12GS) with 101 H, 3 HR,
and a 4.61 ERA at AA Midland(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 2007.

Joe Cotton, 27, P:R, B:R.
2-1 on 18:9 K:BB in 26.1 IP over 27 G with 36 H, 3 HR,
and a 6.15 ERA at AA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Claudio Galva, 25, P:L, B:L.
3-3 on 54:33 K:BB in 65 IP over 62 G with 64 H, 8 HR,
and a 3.74 ERA at AA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Sonny Garcia, 26, P:R, B:R.
5-4 on 72:27 K:BB in 92 IP over 27 G(13GS) with 100 H, 6 HR,
and a 2.93 ERA between A+ Visalia(Cal) and AA Midland(TL).
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.

Justin Lehr, 25, P:R, B:R.
8-3 on 59:31 K:BB in 80 IP over 58 G with 88 H, 7 HR,
and a 4.05 ERA between AA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Matt O'Brien, 26, P:L, B:L.
2-5 on 64:23 K:BB in 78 IP over 57 G(3GS) with 63 H, 7 HR,
and a 2.77 ERA between A+ Modesto(Cal) and AA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Bert Snow, 25, P:R, B:R.
0-3 and 13 Saves on 54:18 K:BB in 39.2 IP over 36 G(1GS) with 29 H, 2 HR,
and a 3.18 ERA between A+ Visalia(Cal) and AA Midland(TL).
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.

Keith Surkont, 25, P:R, B:R.
2-3 on 36:35 K:BB in 65.1 IP over 27 G(5GS) with 70 H, 5 HR,
and a 3.86 ERA at AAA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Seattle Mariners
Minor League Free Agents:
Justin Kaye is listed with American League relievers with Draft Value of $-1 and $-2.

Bobby Bevel, 29, P:L, B:L.
6-2 on 51:21 K:BB in 55.2 IP over 51 G with 59 H, 8 HR,
and a 4.85 ERA between AA San Antonio(TL) and AAA Tacoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League LOOGY by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Elvis Polanco, 24, P:R, B:R.
3-2 on 26:34 K:BB in 47 IP over 29 G with 42 H, 2 HR,
and a 2.68 ERA between A+ San Bernardino(Cal) and AA San Antonio(TL).
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.

Wascar Serrano, 24, P:R, B:R.
1-3 and 5 Saves on 56:30 K:BB in 71.1 IP over 41 G(3GS) with 85 H, 6 HR,
and a 6.31 ERA at AAA Tacoma.

Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League swingman by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Prospects:
John Butler, 25, P:R, B:R.
0-2 on 26:12 K:BB in 31 IP over 16 G with 30 H, 2 HR,
and a 4.94 ERA between AAA Tacoma(PCL) and A+ San Bernardino(Cal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Ryan Ketchner, 20, P:L, B:L.
3-7 on 124:39 K:BB in 117 IP over 32 G(13GS) with 84 H, 3 HR,
and a 2.69 ERA between A Wisconsin(Mid) and AAA Tacoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2009.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2010.

Aquilino Lopez, 27, P:R, B:R.
4-4 and 5 Saves on 103:27 K:BB in 109.1 IP over 34 G(11GS) with 89 H, 6 HR,
and a 2.39 ERA at AAA Tacoma(PCL).
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.

Gustavo Martinez, 27, P:R, B:R.
5-9 on 93:57 K:BB in 121 IP over 38 G(15GS) with 112 H, 8 HR,
and a 3.42 ERA between A+ San Bernardino(Cal), AA San Antonio(TL),
and AAA Tacoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

David Tavarez, 21, P:R, B:R.
5-0 on 30:17 K:BB in 34 IP over 22 G with 27 H, 4 HR,
and a 3.44 ERA between A- Everett(NWL) and AAA Tacoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A- reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Enmanuel Ulloa, 24, P:R, B:R.
4-7 on 41:29 K:BB in 77 IP over 38 G(2GS) with 91 H, 13 HR,
and a 5.96 ERA at AAA Tacoma(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 Ellison, 27, P:R, B:R.
1-6 on 46:33 K:BB in 73 IP over 36 G(2GS) with 80 H, 1 HR,
and a 4.07 ERA at AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Justin Lamber, 26, P:L, B:R.
2-2 on 36:25 K:BB in 41 K:BB in 45 G with 58 H, 2 HR,
and a 3.95 ERA between A+ Fort Myers(FSL), A+ San Bernardino(Cal),
and AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Aaron Looper, 26, P:R, B:R.
6-1 on 73:30 K:BB in 90.2 IP over 57 G with 76 H, 4 HR,
and a 2.28 ERA at AA San Antonio(TL).
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.

Jason Navarro, 27, P:L, B:L.
0-0 on 2:1 K:BB in 5 IP over 3 G with 4 H, 0 HR,
and a 3.60 ERA at AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Allan Simpson, 25, P:R, B:R.
10-5 and 7 Saves on 99:55 K:BB in 82.1 IP over 56 G with 53 H, 4 HR,
and a 3.06 ERA at AA San Antonio(TL).
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.

Chris Wright, 25, P:R, B:R.
6-4 on 41:28 K:BB in 71 IP over 37 G with 76 H, 5 HR,
and a 3.42 ERA between AA Orlando(SL) and AA San Antonio(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.

Texas Rangers
Minor League Free Agents:
Jeremi Gonzalez, 28, P:R, B:R.
6-5 and 14 Saves on 93:39 K:BB in 92 IP over 46 G(5GS) with 86 H, 8 HR,
and a 3.33 ERA at AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Allen McDill, 31, P:L, B:L.
2-3 on 9:11 K:BB in 26.1 IP over 33 G with 32 H, 4 HR,
and a 6.49 ERA between AAA Rochester(IL) and AA Tulsa(TL).
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.

Dan Murray, 29, P:R, B:R.
5-7 on 53:51 K:BB in 109.2 IP over 39 G(12GS) with 132 H, 14 HR,
and a 6.24 ERA at AAA Oklahoma(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.

Jesus Pena, 27, P:L, B:L.
3-9 on 72:50 K:BB in 79 IP over 44 G(5GS) with 97 H, 9 HR,
and a 6.15 ERA between AA Tulsa(TL) and AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
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 Schmack, 29, P:R, B:R.
1-7 on 65:25 K:BB in 92 IP over 41 G(8GS) with 111 H, 7 HR,
and a 5.28 ERA between AA Tulsa(TL) and AAA Oklahoma(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 2006.

Prospects:
Tom Graham, 25, P:R, B:R.
5-5 and 13 Saves on 83:20 K:BB in 76 IP over 51 G with 71 H, 3 HR,
and a 3.67 ERA between A+ Charlotte(FSL), AA Tulsa(TL),
and AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
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.

Erasmo Ramirez, 26, P:L, B:L.
8-3 on 51:12 K:BB in 75 IP over 59 G with 66 H, 1 HR,
and a 2.52 ERA between AA Tulsa(TL) and AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Tom Brink, 26, P:R, B:R.
7-5 on 41:21 K:BB in 85.2 IP over 42 G(6G) with 102 H, 12 HR,
and a 4.94 ERA at AA Tulsa(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Carlos Figueroa, 23, P:L, B:L.
3-3 on 26:21 K:BB in 38 IP over 26 G with 40 H, 3 HR,
and a 4.03 ERA between A+ Charlotte(FSL) and AA Tulsa(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Rosman Garcia, 24, P:R, B:R.
6-5 on 38:32 K:BB in 74.2 IP over 53 G with 75 H, 1 HR,
and a 3.01 ERA at AA Tulsa(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 Huffaker, 27, P:R, B:R.
1-0 on 19:8 K:BB in 26 IP over 18 G with 32 H, 2 HR,
and a 4.85 ERA between A+ Charlotte(FSL) and AA Tulsa(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Greg Runser, 23, P:R, B:R.
1-4 on 26:29 K:BB and 25 Saves in 61 IP over 61 G with 74 H, 3 HR,
and a 3.84 ERA at AA Tulsa(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

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

Today's Fantasy Rx: Among AL West parks, only Anaheim plays fairly neutral in every aspect. Safeco, especially now with the outfield fence changes at Comerica, emerges as the undisputed best pitchers' park in the league, making the young Mariner pitchers better gambles than pitchers in nearly any other stadium. Oakland wound up as a slight hitters' park in 2002, however the Coliseum still gives a slight advantage to pitchers historically, especially with regards to batting average. You should remain hesitant to invest in the Rangers' pitching prospects due to the downside of pitching in Arlington. Texas hosts the second best hitters' park in the league in nearly every respect, increasing run scoring by 11%, homers by 19%, and even batting average by 5% over the past five years. In 2002, Arlington increased homers by 42%; only Coors provided a more substantial benefit to hitters. Consequently, unless a Rangers' prospect displays excellent mastery of all skills, you shouldn't risk drafting him in leagues with any qualitative measurement.