Today's Fantasy Rx

Minor League Free Agents and AAA/AA Relief Pitchers in the NL 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.

Atlanta Braves
Minor League Free Agents:
Kris Keller is listed with American League relievers with Draft Value of $-1 and $-2.

Ray Beasley, 26, P:R, B:R.
6-5 and 4 Saves on 45:16 K:BB in 55.2 IP over 64 G with 55 H, 3 HR,
and a 2.59 ERA at AAA Richmond(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.

Mike Saipe, 29, P:R, B:R.
4-6 on 63:26 K:BB in 94 IP over 42 G(12GS) with 107 H, 5 HR,
and a 3.83 ERA at AAA Richmond(IL).
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 2007.

Prospects:
Scott Sobkowiak, 25, P:R, B:R.
8-3 on 75:38 K:BB in 68 IP over 33 G(2GS) with 55 H, 5 HR,
and a 3.57 ERA between AA Greenville(SL), A+ Myrtle Beach(Car),
and AAA Richmond(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 2006.

Billy Sylvester, 26, P:R, B:R.
2-3 and 26 Saves on 53:37 K:BB in 58.2 IP over 58 G with 41 H, 7 HR,
and a 3.53 ERA between AA Greenville(SL) and AAA Richmond(IL).
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 2008.

Kazuhiro Takeoka, 28, P:R, B:R.
2-3 on 42:31 K:BB in 65 IP over 44 G with 64 H, 1 HR,
and a 4.15 ERA between AA Greenville(SL) and AAA Richmond(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.

Joe Winkelsas, 29, P:R, B:R.
1-2 on 13:10 K:BB in 28 IP over 18 G with 26 H, 0 HR,
and a 1.93 ERA between AA Greenville(SL) and AAA Richmond(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

L.J. Yankosky, 28, P:R, B:R.
0-2 on 34:17 K:BB in 38 IP over 30 G(6GS) with 45 H, 2 HR,
and a 3.79 ERA between AAA Richmond(IL), R Braves(GCL),
and A+ Myrtle Beach(Car).
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.

Ryan Baker, 24, P:R, B:R.
4-4 and 6 Saves on 46:24 K:BB in 44 IP over 41 G with 44 H, 3 HR,
and a 3.89 ERA between A+ Myrtle Beach(Car) and AA Greenville(SL).
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.

William Collazo, 23, P:L, B:L.
4-2 on 74:27 K:BB in 72.2 IP over 51 G with 70 H, 7 HR,
and a 3.47 ERA at AA Greenville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League closer by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2009.

Jamie Emiliano, 28, P:R, B:R.
3-3 on 39:24 K:BB in 54.1 IP over 42 G with 34 H, 4 HR,
and a 1.66 ERA at AA Greenville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Matt Gawer, 24, P:L, B:L.
0-1 on 8:5 K:BB in 9 IP over 6 G with 6 H, 1 HR,
and a 7.00 ERA at AA Greenville(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.

Buddy Hernandez, 24, P:R, B:R.
4-0 on 81:23 K:BB in 59 IP over 40 G with 36 H, 0 HR,
and a 1.22 ERA at AA Greenville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League closer by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: $5.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2008.

Shanin Veronie, 26, P:R, B:R.
2-3 on 44:23 K:BB in 64 IP over 34 G with 70 H, 5 HR,
and a 4.50 ERA between A+ Myrtle Beach(Car) and AA Greenville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Florida Marlins
Minor League Free Agents:
Vic Darensbourg is listed with National League relievers with Draft Value below $-5.

Tim Christman, 27, P:L, B:L.
3-2 on 21:14 K:BB in 29 IP over 22 G with 33 H, 3 HR,
and a 6.21 ERA between AAA Calgary(PCL) and AA Portland(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.

Tim Hamulack, 26, P:L, B:L.
8-4 and 6 Saves on 53:29 K:BB in 78 IP over 38 G(1GS) with 73 H, 6 HR,
and a 2.88 ERA at AA Portland(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.

Tommy Phelps, 29, P:L, B:L.
4-2 on 62:21 K:BB in 74.1 IP over 51 G with 76 H, 8 HR,
and a 3.15 ERA at AAA Calgary(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.

Jason Secoda, 28, P:R, B:R.
6-3 on 64:41 K:BB in 116.2 IP over 35 G(10GS) with 107 H, 13 HR,
and a 4.47 ERA at AAA Calgary(PCL).
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.

Prospects:
Scott Radinsky, 35, P:L, B:L.
0-3 on 13:13 K:BB in 21 IP over 18 G with 27 H, 6 HR,
and a 6.86 ERA at AAA Calgary(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Brandon Sloan, 25, P:R, B:S.
3-6 on 50:34 K:BB in 82 IP over 51 G with 91 H, 9 HR,
and a 4.06 ERA between A+ Jupiter(FSL), AA Portland(EL),
and AAA Calgary(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Brandon Bowe, 26, P:R, B:R.
6-4 on 53:23 K:BB in 75 IP over 45 G(3GS) with 89 H, 6 HR,
and a 3.72 ERA at AA Portland(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Chris Chavez, 27, P:R, B:R.
1-0 on 43:28 K:BB in 44 IP over 27 G with 46 H, 6 HR,
and a 4.09 ERA between AA Portland(EL) and A+ Jupiter(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.

Chris Clark, 28, P:R, B:R.
0-2 on 7:17 K:BB in 15 IP over 10 G with 14 H, 1 HR,
and a 9.00 ERA at AA Portland(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Sean Fesh, 30, P:L, B:L.
1-1 on 49:22 K:BB in 42.2 IP over 24 G with 35 H, 1 HR,
and a 4.22 ERA at AA Portland(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.

Ed Klepacki, 24, P:R, B:R.
2-1 on 28:31 K:BB in 48 IP over 27 G with 38 H, 3 HR,
and 4.69 ERA between AA Harrisburg(EL), A+ Brevard County(FSL),
A+ Jupiter(FSL), and AA Portland(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Matt Massingale, 23, P:R, B:R.
1-0 on 12:10 K:BB in 17 IP over 10 G with 17 H, 2 HR,
and a 6.88 ERA between A+ Jupiter(FSL) and AA Portland(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Omar Ortiz, 25, P:R, B:S.
74:70 K:BB in 103.2 IP in 33 G(16GS) with 107 H, 17 HR,
and a 5.38 ERA at AA Portland(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 Skinner, 25, P:R, B:R.
6-4 on 59:19 K:BB in 65 IP over 35 G with 48 H, 2 HR,
and a 2.63 ERA between A Kane County(Mid), AA Portland(EL),
and A+ Jupiter(FSL).
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.

Montreal Expos
Minor League Free Agents:
Mike Buddie is listed with National League relievers with Draft Value of $-4.

Luis Ayala, 25, P:R, B:R.
0-0 on 6:4 K:BB in 7.2 IP over 6 G with 7 H, 1 HR,
and a 3.52 ERA at AAA Ottawa(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.

Brent Billingsley, 27, P:L, B:L.
4-9 on 93:41 K:BB in 108.1 IP over 16 GS(34G) with 112 H, 11 HR
and a 5.32 ERA between AA Harrisburg(EL) and AAA Ottawa(IL).
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.

Darwin Cubillan, 30, P:R, B:R.
1-1 on 35:21 K:BB in 36 IP over 29 G with 28 H, 4 HR,
and a 3.50 ERA at AAA Ottawa(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.

Dustin Seale, 25, P:L, B:L.
2-2 on 66:22 K:BB in 86 IP over 38 G(3GS) with 73 H, 11 HR,
and a 2.83 ERA between AA Harrisburg(EL), AAA Ottawa(IL),
and A+ Brevard County(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.

Todd Williams, 32, P:R, B:R.
3-5 and 24 Saves on 21:12 K:BB in 48 IP over 46 G with 56 H, 4 HR,
and a 3.75 ERA at AAA Ottawa(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:
Brandon Agamennone, 27, P:R, B:R.
7-2 on 50:22 K:BB in 68 IP over 35 G(1GS) with 69 H, 8 HR,
and a 3.44 ERA between AAA Ottawa(IL) and AA Harrisburg(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.

Chuck Crumpton, 26, P:R, B:R.
2-5 on 43:28 K:BB in 84 IP over 40 G(3GS) with 85 H, 4 HR,
and a 4.18 ERA between AAA Ottawa(IL) and AA Harrisburg(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Scott Downs, 26, P:L, B:L.
2-1 on 22:5 K:BB in 32 IP over 24 G with 38 H, 6 HR,
and a 5.06 ERA between A+ Brevard County(FSL) and AAA Ottawa(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Keith Evans, 27, P:R, B:R.
0-5 on 24:11 K:BB in 36 IP over 19 G(4GS) with 36 H, 2 HR,
and a 2.00 ERA between R Expos(GCL) and AAA Ottawa(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.

Bryan Hebson, 26, P:R, B:R.
11-1 and 7 Saves on 86:27 K:BB in 103 IP over 68 H, 5 HR,
and a 2.01 ERA between AA Harrisburg(EL) and AAA Ottawa(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 2007.

Jeff McAvoy, 25, P:R, B:R.
6-6 on 45:20 K:BB in 87 IP over 29 G(8GS) with 100 H, 10 HR,
and a 3.41 ERA between AA Harrisburg(EL), A+ Brevard County(FSL),
and AAA Ottawa(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 2006.

Sean Spencer, 27, P:L, B:L.
1-0 on 18:12 K:BB in 25 IP over 19 G with 25 H, 1 HR,
and a 4.32 ERA between A+ Brevard County(FSL) and AAA Ottawa(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 2006.

Gerardo Casadiego, 22, P:R, B:R.
5-7 on 70:51 K:BB in 107 IP over 36 G(15GS) with 106 H, 11 HR,
and a 4.29 ERA between A+ Brevard County(FSL), R Expos(GCL),
and AA Harrisburg(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball/A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Ron Chiavacci, 25, P:R, B:R.
6-9 on 98:65 K:BB in 111.2 IP over 35 G(10GS) with 105 H, 6 HR,
and a 4.27 ERA at AA Harrisburg(EL).
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.

Pat Collins, 25, P:R, B:R.
4-5 on 82:33 K:BB in 78 IP over 46 G with 57 H, 4 HR,
and a 2.08 ERA between A+ Brevard County(FSL) and AA Harrisburg(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Anthony Ferrari, 24, P:L, B:L.
7-4 and 6 Saves on 53:34 K:BB in 75.1 IP over 44 G with 79 H, 2 HR,
and a 4.06 ERA at AA Harrisburg(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Craig Lewis, 26, P:R, B:R.
2-4 on 24:11 K:BB in 47 IP over 29 G with 61 H, 1 HR,
and a 4.02 ERA between AA Harrisburg(EL) and A+ Brevard County(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.

Saul Rivera, 25, P:R, B:R.
2-5 and 16 Saves on 47:32 K:BB in 57.2 IP over 45 G with 46 H, 2 HR,
and a 3.12 ERA between AA Binghamton(EL) and AA Harrisburg(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

New York Mets
Minor League Free Agents:
Kane Davis is listed with National League relievers with Draft Value of $-4.

John Bale, 28, P:L, B:L.
2-2 on 27:7 K:BB in 28 IP over 12 G(2GS) with 22 H, 2 HR,
and a 3.54 ERA at AAA Norfolk(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.

Nate Bland, 28, P:L, B:L.
4-2 on 19:8 K:BB in 24.2 IP over 15 G with 16 H, 0 HR,
and a 2.55 ERA at AA Binghamton(EL).
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.

Bryan Braswell, 27, P:L, B:L.
3-1 on 19:11 K:BB in 34.1 IP over 24 G with 48 H, 1 HR,
and a 6.29 ERA at AA Binghamton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Heath Bell, 25, P:R, B:R.
4-4 and 11 Saves on 77:15 K:BB in 69.2 IP over 46 G with 60 H, 2 HR,
and a 2.58 ERA between AA Binghamton(EL) and AAA Norfolk(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.

Brian Brantley, 26, P:R, B:R.
3-5 on 54:29 K:BB in 73 IP over 35 G(4GS) with 92 H, 4 HR,
and a 4.81 ERA between AA Carolina(SL), A+ Salem(Car),
and A+ St. Lucie(FSL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Justin Brunette, 27, P:L, B:L.
3-2 on 45:21 K:BB in 81 IP over 48 G with 80 H, 4 HR,
and a 3.89 ERA between AA Binghamton(EL) and AAA Norfolk(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Eric Cammack, 27, P:R, B:R.
3-4 on 70:55 K:BB in 64 IP over 47 G with 57 H, 5 HR,
and a 5.48 ERA between AA Binghamton(EL) and AAA Norfolk(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.

Juan Cerros, 26, P:R, B:R.
1-3 on 26:11 K:BB in 40.2 IP over 28 G(3GS) with 40 H, 2 HR,
and a 3.10 ERA between AA Binghamton(EL) and AAA Norfolk(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.

Bobby Munoz, 35, P:R, B:R.
1-4 on 45:29 K:BB in 47 IP over 18 G(6GS) with 78 H, 7 HR,
and a 9.57 ERA between AAA Colorado Springs(PCL) and AAA Norfolk(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.

Jason Saenz, 26, P:L, B:L.
6-3 on 50:65 K:BB in 78 IP over 41 G(1GS) with 79 H, 6 HR,
and a 5.54 ERA between AA Binghamton(EL) and AAA Norfolk(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.

Jim Serrano, 26, P:R, B:R.
8-6 on 76:31 K:BB in 74 IP over 53 G with 88 H, 3 HR,
and a 4.01 ERA at AAA Norfolk(IL).
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 T. Williams, 31, P:L, B:S.
0-0 on 0:2 K:BB in .1 IP over 1 G with 1 H, 0 HR,
and a 27.00 ERA at AAA Norfolk(IL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Tyler Yates, 25, P:R, B:R.
2-2 and 6 Saves on 34:13 K:BB in 34 IP Over 24 G with 29 H, 1 HR,
and a 1.32 ERA at AAA Norfolk(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: $20 by 2007.

P.J. Bevis, 22, P:R, B:R.
5-5 and 11 Saves on 76:32 K:BB in 71 IP over 53 G with 55 H, 3 HR,
and a 2.66 ERA between AA El Paso(TL) and AA Binghamton(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.

Andy Cook, 26, P:R, B:R.
6-3 on 39:22 K:BB in 55 IP over 30 G(3GS) with 64 H, 6 HR,
and a 5.07 ERA at AA Binghamton(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.

Ryan Jamison, 25, P:R, B:R.
3-6 on 90:39 K:BB in 94 IP over 42 G(7GS) with 104 H, 5 HR,
and a 4.02 ERA between AA Round Rock(TL) and AA Binghamton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Tim Lavigne, 24, P:R, B:R.
2-5 and 16 Saves on 50:24 K:BB in 61 IP over 47 G with 50 H, 4 HR,
and a 3.25 ERA between A+ St. Lucie(FSL) and AA Binghamton(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.

Pablo Ochoa, 27, P:R, B:R.
1-2 on 23:18 K:BB in 33.2 IP over 5 GS(12G) with 50 H, 6 HR,
and a 8.82 ERA between A+ St. Lucie(FSL) and AA Binghamton(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Rene Vega, 26, P:L, B:L.
2-9 on 65:32 K:BB in 74 IP over 31 G(8GS) with 94 H, 10 HR,
and a 6.32 ERA between AA Binghamton(EL) and A+ St. Lucie(FSL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Philadelphia Phillies
Minor League Free Agents:
Jesus Cordero, 23, P:R, B:R.
0-3 on 17:15 K:BB in 27 IP over 14 G(2GS) with 34 H, 2 HR,
and a 5.67 ERA between A+ Clearwater(FSL) and A Lakewood(Sal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jimmy Hamilton, 27, P:L, B:R.
3-2 on 56:38 K:BB in 71 IP over 46 G with 55 H, 6 HR,
and a 2.79 ERA at AA Reading(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Sam McConnell, 27, P:L, B:L.
2-7 on 66:35 K:BB in 105 IP over 36 G(14GS) with 119 H, 13 HR,
and a 3.60 ERA between AA Reading(EL) and AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre(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:
Geoff Geary, 26, P:R, B:R.
4-2 on 82:32 K:BB in 101 IP over 38 G(8GS) with 108 H, 9 HR,
and a 3.03 ERA at AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre(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 2007.

Cary Hiles, 27, P:R, B:R.
5-8 and 8 Saves on 50:33 K:BB in 84 IP over 47 G(2GS) with 94 H, 3 HR,
and a 4.07 ERA between AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre(IL) and AA Reading(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.

Elio Serrano, 24, P:R, B:R.
1-3 on 45:17 K:BB in 71 IP over 43 G with 64 H, 6 HR,
and a 2.92 ERA at AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre(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.

Jeremy Wedel, 26, P:R, B:R.
7-1 on 34:20 K:BB in 60 IP over 43 G with 60 H, 1 HR,
and a 2.69 ERA at AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre(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.

Pere Zamora, 27, P:L, B:L.
5-2 and 15 Saves on 32:29 K:BB in 62 IP over 55 G with 63 H, 2 HR,
and a 3.48 ERA at AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre(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.

Dan Adams, 25, P:R, B:R.
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+ Clearwater(FSL) and AA Reading(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.

Matt Bailie, 27, P:R, B:R.
0-1 on 15:9 K:BB in 21.2 IP over 12 G(3GS) with 18 H, 2 HR,
and a 2.91 ERA at AA Reading(EL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Frank Brooks, 24, P:L, B:L.
4-6 and 8 Saves on 56:39 K:BB in 68 IP over 52 G(1GS) with 63 H, 3 HR,
and a 3.31 ERA between A+ Clearwater(FSL) and AA Reading(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 2009.

Mark Outlaw, 26, P:L, B:L.
6-2 on 29:34 K:BB in 50.2 IP over 41 G with 45 H, 3 HR,
and a 4.44 ERA at AA Reading(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.

Brad Pautz, 26, P:R, B:R.
4-6 on 59:26 K:BB in 79.1 IP over 43 G(3GS) with 70 H, 7 HR,
and a 3.06 ERA at AA Reading(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.

Frank Perez, 24, P:R, B:R.
3-2 on 68:36 K:BB in 101.2 IP over 40 G(12GS) with 98 H, 8 HR,
and a 3.72 ERA at AA Reading(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.

Eric Weaver, 29, P:R, B:R.
5-4 and 7 Saves on 47:26 K:BB in 45 IP over 37 G with 38 H, 7 HR,
and a 4.20 ERA at AA Reading(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.

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

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