Today's Fantasy Rx

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

Arizona Diamondbacks
Minor League Free Agents:
Jamie Gann, 27, P:R, B:R.
1-2 on 22:15 K:BB in 29.1 IP over 19 G(2GS) with 41 H, 4 HR,
and a 6.14 ERA at AA El Paso(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Mark Holzemer, 33, P:L, B:L.
2-3 on 33:20 K:BB in 34 IP over 51 G with 36 H, 4 HR,
and a 5.29 ERA at AAA Tucson(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Gabe Sollecito, 31, P:R, B:S.
3-3 on 40:13 K:BB in 51.1 IP over 50 G with 44 H, 5 HR,
and a 3.33 ERA between AA West Tenn(SL), AAA Iowa(PCL),
and AAA Tucson(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.

Kennie Steenstra, 32, P:R, B:R.
3-5 on 35:25 K:BB in 76 IP over 10 GS(24G) with 115 H, 7 HR,
and a 7.22 ERA between AAA Calgary(PCL), AAA Rochester(IL),
and AAA Tucson(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:
Anthony Chavez, 32, P:R, B:R.
2-2 on 24:17 K:BB in 29.2 IP over 21 G with 42 H, 3 HR,
and a 6.67 ERA at AAA Tucson(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

David Cortes, 29, P:R, B:R.
0-0 on 1:0 K:BB in 4 IP over 3 G with 3 H, 0 HR,
and a 0.00 ERA at AAA Tucson(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.

Mike Gray, 26, P:L, B:L.
3-2 on 53:22 K:BB in 56 IP over 43 G(1GS) with 76 H, 3 HR,
and a 3.54 ERA between AAA Tucson(PCL), A+ Lancaster(Cal),
and AA El Paso(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Jose Valverde, 23, P:R, B:R.
2-4 and 5 Saves on 65:23 K:BB in 47.2 IP over 49 G with 45 H, 8 HR,
and a 5.85 ERA at AAA Tucson(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.

Jeremy Ward, 25, P:R, B:R.
4-6 on 40:14 K:BB in 62.2 IP over 54 G with 68 H, 5 HR,
and a 4.31 ERA at AAA Tucson(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.

Jay Belflower, 23, P:R, B:R.
5-4 on 67:18 K:BB in 74.1 IP over 52 G with 84 H, 5 HR,
and a 4.00 ERA between A+ Lancaster(Cal) and AA El Paso(TL).
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 2006.

Brian Bruney, 21, P:R, B:R.
4-5 and 10 Saves on 68:21 K:BB in 60 IP over 47 G with 48 H, 2 HR,
and a 1.95 ERA between A South Bend(Mid) and AA El Paso(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Chris Cervantes, 24, P:L, B:L.
6-4 on 88:23 K:BB in 121.2 IP over 33 G(12GS) with 131 H, 7 HR,
and a 3.33 ERA at AA El Paso(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Javier Lopez, 25, P:L, B:L.
2-2 and 6 Saves on 47:15 K:BB in 46.1 IP over 61 G with 34 H, 3 HR,
and a 2.72 ERA at AA El Paso(TL).
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.

Jason Martines, 27, P:R, B:L.
2-1 on 25:13 K:BB in 40.1 IP over 27 G with 45 H, 3 HR,
and a 4.69 ERA at AA El Paso(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Pete Sikares, 23, P:R, B:R.
2-5 on 46:25 K:BB in 64 IP over 41 G with 59 H, 2 HR,
and a 2.25 ERA between A South Bend(Mid) and AA El Paso(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball/A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jesus Silva, 20, P:R, B:R.
3-6 and 15 Saves on 73:15 K:BB in 66 IP over 55 G with 59 H, 6 HR,
and a 3.14 ERA between A+ Lancaster(Cal) and AA El Paso(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Colorado Rockies
Minor League Free Agents:
Mark Corey is listed with National League relievers with Draft Value below $-5.

Brian Fitzgerald is listed with American League relievers with Draft Value of $-2.

Bertico Brand, 20, P:R, B:R.
No 2002 stats. Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Corey Brittan, 28, P:R, B:R.
3-6 on 70:46 K:BB in 97.1 IP over 35 G(12GS) with 122 H, 14 HR,
and a 5.64 ERA at AAA Colorado Springs(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Dean Brueggemann, 26, P:L, B:L.
0-3 on 36:33 K:BB in 51.2 IP over 34 G with 61 H, 4 HR,
and a 6.97 ERA at AA Carolina(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.

Fernando de la Cruz, 32, P:R, B:R.
2-5 on 15:15 K:BB in 33 IP over 31 G with 39 H, 1 HR,
and a 5.45 ERA at AA Carolina(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Melido Dotel, 25, P:R, B:R.
2-3 on 28:28 K:BB in 54 IP over 37 G with 63 H, 3 HR,
and a 5.70 ERA at A+ Salem(Car).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball/A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Shane Heams, 27, P:R, B:R.
2-3 on 33:55 K:BB in 44 IP over 36 G with 42 H, 7 HR,
and a 7.98 ERA between A+ Sarasota(FSL), AA Trenton(EL),
AAA Pawtucket(IL), and AAA Colorado Springs(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jake Robbins, 26, P:R, B:R.
2-6 on 52:56 K:BB in 69 IP over 58 G with 76 H, 6 HR,
and a 6.00 ERA between AAA Richmond(IL) and AAA Colorado Springs(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Andre Simpson, 22, P:R, B:R.
0-4 on 28:23 K:BB in 41 IP over 32 G with 47 H, 6 HR,
and a 5.27 ERA between A+ Vero Beach(FSL), A South Georgia(Sal),
and A Asheville(Sal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A-ball/A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Tom Stepka, 27, P:R, B:R.
5-4 on 54:23 K:BB in 100 IP over 45 G(3GS) with 96 H, 5 HR,
and a 2.97 ERA at A+ Salem(Car).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Matt Whiteside, 35, P:R, B:R.
4-7 and 26 Saves on 79:15 K:BB in 70.1 IP over 60 G with 85 H, 12 HR,
and a 5.50 ERA at AAA Colorado Springs(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.

Prospects:
Todd Belitz, 27, P:L, B:L.
1-3 on 29:20 K:BB in 44 IP over 22 G(5GS) with 53 H, 6 HR,
and a 5.11 ERA at AAA Colorado Springs(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 2007.

Ryan Cameron, 25, P:R, B:R.
5-8 on 140:58 K:BB in 119.1 IP over 16 GS(38G) with 88 H, 9 HR,
and a 3.67 ERA between AA Carolina(SL) and AAA Colorado Springs(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League closer by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2007.

Cam Esslinger, 26, P:R, B:R.
0-2 on 29:20 K:BB in 39 IP over 35 G with 36 H, 2 HR,
and a 5.54 ERA between AAA Colorado Springs(PCL) and AA Carolina(SL).
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.

Ryan Seifert, 27, P:R, B:R.
1-5 on 35:28 K:BB in 62.2 IP over 21 G(9GS) with 80 H, 14 HR,
and a 7.04 ERA at AAA Colorado Springs(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Jase Wrigley, 27, P:R, B:R.
2-3 and 10 Saves on 39:35 K:BB in 72 IP over 53 G with 2 HR,
and a 2.88 ERA between AA Carolina(SL) and AAA Colorado Springs(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Rick Cercy, 26, P:R, B:R.
3-4 on 75:47 K:BB in 65 IP over 47 G with 70 H, 5 HR,
and a 5.12 ERA at AA Carolina(SL).
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.

Chuck Crowder, 26, P:L, B:L.
3-2 on 45:40 K:BB in 55 IP over 34 G(1GS) with 67 H, 3 HR,
and a 7.04 ERA between AA Carolina(SL) and A+ Salem(Car).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Justin Huisman, 23, P:R, B:R.
3-7 and 10 Saves on 34:26 K:BB in 76 IP over 59 G with 77 H, 4 HR,
and a 3.20 ERA between A+ Salem(Car) and AA Carolina(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Doug Thompson, 26, P:R, B:R.
6-2 and 6 Saves on 68:25 K:BB in 70.1 IP over 50 G with 62 H, 5 HR,
and a 4.09 ERA at AA Carolina(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.

Colin Young, 25, P:L, B:L.
0-1 on 14:10 K:BB in 13.2 IP over 15 G with 14 H, 0 HR,
and a 1.98 ERA at AA Carolina(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League closer by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2009.

Los Angeles Dodgers
Minor League Free Agents:
Marcos Castillo, 24, P:R, B:R.
0-1 on 27:9 K:BB in 31 IP over 19 G(3GS) with 28 H, 4 HR,
and a 3.48 ERA between AA Jacksonville(SL) and A+ Vero Beach(FSL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2008.

Carlos Chavez, 30, P:R, B:R.
0-1 on 16:5 K:BB in 24 IP over 11 G(2GS) with 29 H, 3 HR,
and a 6.66 ERA at A+ Vero Beach(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.

Steve Falteisek, 31, P:R, B:R.
0-2 on 13:7 K:BB in 17 IP over 14 G with 21 H, 4 HR,
and a 10.06 ERA between AA Jacksonville(SL) and AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Ramon Ramirez, ??, P:R, B:?.
3-2 on 13:14 K:BB in 30 IP over 23 G with 30 H, 4 HR,
and a 6.00 ERA at R- Los Angeles East(DSL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Rookie-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA reliever by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Manuel Rondon, ??, P:R, B:?.
3-0 on 26:19 K:BB in 34.1 IP over 13 G(4GS) with 34 H, 2 HR,
and a 2.88 ERA at R- Los Angeles West(DSL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: Rookie-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A+ reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Ben Simon, 28, P:R, B:R.
7-0 on 78:46 K:BB in 116 IP over 38 G(16GS) with 115 H, 13 HR,
and a 3.88 ERA between AAA Las Vegas(PCL) and AA Jacksonville(SL).
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.

Matt Skrmetta, 30, P:R, B:S.
9-1 on 64:36 K:BB in 68.1 IP over 47 G with 62 H, 6 HR,
and a 3.29 ERA between AAA Omaha(PCL) and AAA Las Vegas(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.

Prospects:
Scott Aldred, 34, P:L, B:L.
2-2 on 48:19 K:BB in 44.2 IP over 42 G with 50 H, 2 HR,
and a 4.43 ERA at AAA Las Vegas(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.

Ricky Bones, 33, P:R, B:R.
0-2 on 15:12 K:BB in 30.1 IP over 30 G with 34 H, 3 HR,
and a 3.86 ERA at AAA Las Vegas(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.

Alfredo Gonzalez, 23, P:R, B:R.
4-5 and 5 Saves on 88:22 K:BB in 76 IP over 44 H with 56 H, 4 HR,
and a 1.89 ERA between A+ Vero Beach(FSL), AA Jacksonville(SL),
and AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
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 2007.

Craig House, 25, P:R, B:R.
0-0 on 26:18 K:BB in 25 IP over 22 G with 28 H, 4 HR,
and a 6.84 ERA between AA Jacksonville(SL) and AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
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.

Stan Spencer, 33, P:R, B:R.
1-0 on 5:1 K:BB in 8.1 IP over 3 G(1GS) with 5 H, 0 HR,
and a 0.00 ERA at AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2005.

Greg Bauer, 25, P:R, B:R.
4-4 on 65:33 K:BB in 96 IP over 47 G(3GS) with 78 H, 6 HR,
and a 2.63 ERA between A+ Vero Beach(FSL) and AA Jacksonville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Steve Colyer, 24, P:L, B:L.
5-4 and 21 Saves on 68:40 K:BB in 62.2 IP over 59 G with 50 H, 6 HR,
and a 3.45 ERA at AA Jacksonville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Justin Dunning, 26, P:R, B:R.
4-5 on 54:57 K:BB in 79 IP over 34 G(9GS) with 68 H, 7 HR,
and a 5.13 ERA between AA Jacksonville(SL) and A+ Vero Beach(FSL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Tim Harrell, 27, P:R, B:R.
3-1 on 9:7 K:BB in 14 IP over 8 G(1GS) with 12 H, 3 HR,
and a 7.07 ERA at AA Jacksonville(SL).
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.

Steve Langone, 25, P:R, B:R.
2-2 on 17:12 K:BB in 32.2 IP over 14 G with 21 H, 0 HR,
and a 1.38 ERA at AA Jacksonville(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.

Ruddy Lugo, 22, P:R, B:R.
11-3 on 100:39 K:BB in 120 IP over 33 G(11G) with 102 H, 8 HR,
and a 2.85 ERA between A+ Vero Beach(FSL) and AA Jacksonville(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.

Will McCrotty, 23, P:R, B:R.
1-4 and 6 Saves on 57:30 K:BB in 52.2 IP over 43 G with 37 H, 3 HR,
and a 2.39 ERA at AA Jacksonville(SL).
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.

Agustin Montero, 25, P:R, B:R.
2-3 on 39:33 K:BB in 54 IP over 38 G with 48 H, 6 HR,
and a 3.83 ERA between A+ Vero Beach(FSL) and AA Jacksonville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Rick Roberts, 23, P:L, B:L.
8-2 on 85:42 K:BB in 87.2 IP over 51 G with 66 H, 5 HR,
and a 3.18 ERA at AA Jacksonville(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 2007.

Eric Stults, 23, P:L, B:L.
4-1 on 49:23 K:BB in 51 IP over 19 G(6GS) with 45 H, 3 HR,
and a 2.82 ERA between R+ Great Falls(Pio), A+ Vero Beach(FSL),
and AA Jacksonville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Luis Urdaneta, 23, P:R, B:R.
2-2 and 32 Saves on 31:18 K:BB in 53 IP over 53 G with 42 H, 3 HR,
and a 2.38 ERA between A+ Vero Beach(FSL) and AA Jacksonville(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

San Diego Padres
Minor League Free Agents:
Rodney Myers is listed with National League relievers with Draft Value of $-4.

Prospects:
Andy Bausher, 26, P:L, B:R.
5-1 on 48:19 K:BB in 74 IP over 42 G(1GS) with 79 H, 7 HR,
and a 3.16 ERA between AA Mobile(SL) and AAA Portland(PCL).
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.

John Herbert, 25, P:R, B:R.
5-3 on 54:34 K:BB in 67 IP over 43 G with 71 H, 8 HR,
and a 5.51 ERA between A+ Lake Elsinore(Cal) and AAA Portland(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Darwin Soto, 21, P:R, B:R.
4-0 on 35:6 K:BB in 25 IP over 22 G with 14 H, 2 HR,
and a 1.80 ERA between A- Eugene(NWL), AAA Portland(PCL),
and A Fort Wayne(Mid).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Cliff Bartosh, 23, P:L, B:L.
2-4 and 25 Saves on 70:32 K:BB in 70.2 IP over 62 G with 54 H, 4 HR,
and a 3.18 ERA at AA Mobile(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Bryan Gaal, 26, P:R, B:R.
5-6 and 18 Saves on 77:20 K:BB in 72 IP over 64 G with 68 H, 4 HR,
and a 2.75 ERA between A+ Lake Elsinore(Cal) and AA Mobile(SL).
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.

Ariel Garcia, 27, P:R, B:R.
1-0 on 9:4 K:BB in 11.1 IP over 7 G with 20 H, 2 HR,
and a 7.15 ERA at AA Mobile(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Dan Giese, 25, P:R, B:R.
5-7 on 90:22 K:BB in 102 IP over 55 G with 109 H, 9 HR,
and a 3.35 ERA between AA Trenton(EL) and AA Mobile(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Dan Gooris, 23, P:L, B:L.
7-4 on 47:33 K:BB in 70 IP over 47 G with 66 H, 2 HR,
and a 3.60 ERA between A Fort Wayne(Mid), A+ Lake Elsinore(Cal),
and AA Mobile(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Matt Hampton, 25, P:L, B:R.
6-5 on 98:28 K:BB in 94 IP over 57 G(1GS) with 92 H, 10 HR,
and a 3.54 ERA at AA Mobile(SL).
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.

Ian Harvey, 26, P:R, B:R.
7-3 on 96:24 K:BB in 109 IP over 46 G with 103 H, 8 HR
and a 2.64 ERA between A+ Lake Elsinore(Cal) and AA Mobile(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League swingman by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Chris Oxspring, 25, P:R, B:L.
0-1 on 51:16 K:BB in 40 IP over 21 G(2GS) with 37 H, 2 HR,
and a 3.60 ERA between A+ Lake Elsinore(Cal) and AA Mobile(SL).
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 2006.

Todd Shiyuk, 26, P:L, B:L.
4-3 on 71:29 K:BB in 66 IP over 62 G with 69 H, 7 HR,
and a 3.82 ERA between A+ Lake Elsinore(Cal) and AA Mobile(SL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Steve Watkins, 24, P:R, B:R.
4-8 on 88:49 K:BB in 116.2 IP over 37 G(15GS) with 124 H, 8 HR,
and a 3.78 ERA at AA Mobile(SL).
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.

San Francisco Giants
Minor League Free Agents:
Troy Brohawn is listed with National League relievers with Draft Value of $-3.

Jason Pearson is listed with National League relievers with Draft Value of $-2.

Jon Cannon, 28, P:L, B:R.
2-5 on 57:45 K:BB in 67 IP over 41 G with 60 H, 6 HR,
and a 4.03 ERA between AAA Fresno(PCL) and AA Shreveport(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.

Tony Gomes, 25, P:R, B:R.
3-2 on 41:16 K:BB in 47 IP over 16 G(5GS) with 62 H, 5 HR,
and a 5.98 ERA at A+ San Jose(Cal).
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.

Leiby Guzman, 27, P:R, B:R.
6-2 on 66:27 K:BB in 81 IP over 44 G with 95 H, 6 HR,
and a 4.35 ERA at A Hagerstown(Sal).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Joe Horgan, 25, P:L, B:L.
6-5 on 72:41 K:BB in 114 IP over 37 G(14GS) with 134 H, 13 HR,
and a 5.13 ERA between AAA Fresno(PCL) and AA Shreveport(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2009.

Matt Jarvis, 31, P:L, B:R.
5-4 on 49:20 K:BB in 56.2 IP over 43 G with 57 H, 4 HR,
and a 3.34 ERA between AAA Tacoma(PCL) and AAA Fresno(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:
Wes Hutchison, 23, P:R, B:R.
3-13 on 62:44 K:BB in 101 IP over 39 G(11GS) with 123 H, 12 HR,
and a 6.24 ERA between AA Shreveport(TL) and AAA Fresno(PCL).
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.

Steve L. Sparks, 27, P:R, B:R.
0-0 on 10:19 K:BB in 16 IP over 11 G with 23 H, 2 HR,
and a 12.38 ERA between AAA Memphis(PCL), AAA Fresno(PCL),
and AA Shreveport(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jeff Urban, 26, P:L, B:L.
5-7 on 72:36 K:BB in 103 IP over 35 G(14GS) with 114 H, 9 HR,
and a 3.41 ERA at AAA Fresno(PCL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2005.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Jeff Verplancke, 25, P:R, B:R.
3-5 on 52:25 K:BB in 64.1 IP over 51 G with 60 H, 6 HR,
and a 3.78 ERA at AAA Fresno(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.

Mike Villano, 31, P:R, B:R.
1-2 on 10:8 K:BB in 11 IP over 9 G with 15 H, 2 HR,
and a 9.00 ERA between AAA Fresno(PCL) and AA Shreveport(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2004.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Luke Anderson, 24, P:R, B:R.
2-4 and 11 Saves on 47:13 K:BB in 32 IP over 26 G with 31 H, 1 HR,
and a 2.81 ERA at AA Shreveport(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League closer by 2008.
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2009.

David Cash, 23, P:R, B:R.
5-8 on 88:39 K:BB in 109.1 IP over 34 G(12GS) with 94 H, 9 HR,
and a 3.05 ERA at AA Shreveport(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major League reliever by 2005
2003 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Jake Esteves, 27, P:R, B:R.
2-0 on 12:6 K:BB in 15.2 IP over 9 G(2GS) with 19 H, 0 HR,
and a 5.17 ERA at AA Shreveport(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Chris Jones, 23, P:L, B:L.
1-7 on 57:40 K:BB in 84.1 IP over 36 G(8GS) with 96 H, 14 HR,
and a 6.40 ERA at AA Shreveport(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2007.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Kevin Vent, 25, P:R, B:R.
9-4 on 32:29 K:BB in 81.1 IP over 45 G(2GS) with 83 H, 6 HR,
and a 3.43 ERA at AA Shreveport(TL).
Appropriate 2003 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2003 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

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