Today's Fantasy Rx

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

All minor leaguers are listed with their last MLB organization of the 2003 season. Pitchers who started 50% or more of their games are listed under starters; all other pitchers are listed as relievers.

Baltimore Orioles
Minor League Free Agents:
Travis Driskill is listed with American League relievers with Draft Value of $-1.

Brandon Agamennone, 27, P:R, B:R.
1-2 on a 9:7 K:BB in 11.2 IP over 1 GS(5G)
with 16 H, 3 HR, and a 6.94 ERA for AAA Edmonton(PCL).
2-2 and 1 Save on a 37:13 K:BB in 56.1 IP over 3 GS(29G)
with 65 H, 8 HR, and a 4.79 ERA for AA Bowie(EL).
0-0 on a 2:1 K:BB in 4 IP over 1 GS(2G)
with 5 H, 1 HR, and a 6.75 ERA for A+ Frederick(Car).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Rigo Beltran, 33, P:L, B:L.
5-4 and 1 Save on a 69:41 K:BB in 103 IP over 13 GS(31G)
with 77 H, 3 HR, and a 2.71 ERA for AAA Ottawa(IL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2005.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Tim Corcoran, 25, P:R, B:R.
4-1 and 3 Saves on a 33:19 K:BB in 44 IP over 2 GS(26G)
with 37 H, 1 HR, and a 4.09 ERA for AA Bowie(EL).
2-5 on a 41:27 K:BB in 47 IP over 3 GS(22G)
with 57 H, 3 HR, and a 5.74 ERA for A+ Frederick(Car).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2008.

Darwin Cubillan, 30, P:R, B:R.
5-6 and 20 Saves on a 77:34 K:BB in 73 IP over 65 G
with 57 H, 6 HR, and a 3.21 ERA for AAA Ottawa(IL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2005.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Mike Garcia, 35, P:R, B:R.
0-1 and 7 Saves on a 17:5 K:BB in 13.2 IP over 12 G
with 9 H, 0 HR, and a 1.32 ERA for I Yucatan(Mex).
2-2 and 13 Saves on a 44:13 K:BB in 35.1 IP over 34 G
with 30 H, 2 HR, and a 2.55 ERA for AAA Ottawa(IL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: Major league middle reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Closer by 2005.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2006.

Juan Guzman, 26, P:R, B:R.
3-2 and 1 Save on a 52:27 K:BB in 63.2 IP over 2 GS(31G)
with 55 H, 3 HR, and a 3.25 ERA for A Delmarva(SAL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Tim Harikkala, 32, P:R, B:R.
3-7 on a 50:17 K:BB in 79.2 IP over 12 GS
with 98 H, 5 HR, and a 4.63 ERA for I Oaxaca(Mex).
5-0 and 2 Saves on a 29:7 K:BB in 44.1 IP over 3 GS(20G)
with 27 H, 0 HR, and a .81 ERA for AAA Ottawa(IL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reliever by 2005.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Mike Mohler, 35, P:L, B:R.
6-5 and 1 Save on a 50:42 K:BB in 72 IP over 1 GS(50G)
with 69 H, 4 HR, and a 3.88 ERA for AAA Ottawa(IL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2005.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Bill Pulsipher, 29, P:L, B:S.
4-5 and 3 Saves on a 43:29 K:BB in 54.1 IP over 51 G
with 59 H, 3 HR, and a 5.63 ERA for AAA Ottawa(IL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Todd Rizzo, 32, P:L, B:R.
2-4 on a 36:31 K:BB in 59 IP over 47 G
with 67 H, 5 HR, and a 4.58 ERA for AAA Ottawa(IL).
0-0 on a 6:7 K:BB in 8.1 IP over 7 G
with 5 H, 0 HR, and a 3.24 ERA for AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Sean Spencer, 28, P:L, B:L.
2-1 on a 12:7 K:BB in 17.2 IP over 12 G
with 19 H, 0 HR, and a 1.53 ERA for AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Carlos Torres, 23, P:R, B:R.
3-2 on an 18:14 K:BB in 34 IP over 16 G
with 42 H, 3 HR, and a 6.35 ERA for A- Aberdeen(NYP).
Appropriate 2004 Role: A-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A+ reliever by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jeff Wilson, 27, P:L, B:R.
5-7 on a 50:24 K:BB in 81 IP over 8 GS(28G)
with 84 H, 4 HR, and a 3.78 ERA for AA Bowie(EL).
1-0 on a 9:3 K:BB in 9 IP over 7 G
with 6 H, 1 HR, and a 2.00 ERA for A+ Frederick(Car).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Prospects:
Aaron Rakers, 26, P:R, B:R.
2-4 and 1 Save on a 26:11 K:BB in 26.1 IP over 21 G
with 19 H, 1 HR, and a 5.13 ERA for AAA Ottawa(IL).
5-0 and 8 Saves on a 42:19 K:BB in 39.1 IP over 31 G
with 27 H, 7 HR, and a 2.75 ERA for AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2009.

Jason Rakers, 30, P:R, B:R.
0-1 on a 7:3 K:BB in 7.2 IP over 1 GS(5G)
with 10 H, 1 HR, and an 8.22 ERA between AAA Buffalo(IL) and AAA Ottawa(IL).
1-1 and 1 Save on a 9:1 K:BB in 8.1 IP over 4 G
with 7 H, 0 HR, and a 1.08 ERA for AA Akron(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2005.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Brad Edwards, 23, P:L, B:L.
1-0 on a 2:1 K:BB in 2.2 IP over 2 G
with 5 H, 0 HR, and a 10.13 ERA for AA Bowie(EL).
0-0 on a 4:2 K:BB in 3.2 IP over 3 G
with 5 H, 0 HR, and a 14.73 ERA for A+ Frederick(Car).
Appropriate 2004 Role: A-ball/A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Rodney Ormond, 26, P:R, B:R.
7-2 and 1 Save on a 72:31 K:BB in 85 IP over 46 G
with 70 H, 5 HR, and a 2.86 ERA for AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Enrique Ramirez, 27, P:R, B:R.
1-3 on a 20:19 K:BB in 22.1 IP over 14 G
with 20 H, 1 HR, and a 5.64 ERA for AA Bowie(EL).
2-0 on a 17:15 K:BB in 23.2 IP over 13 G
with 24 H, 2 HR, and a 4.56 ERA for A+ Frederick(Car).
Appropriate 2004 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Eddy Rodriguez, 22, P:R, B:R.
3-4 and 13 Saves on a 66:35 K:BB in 73 IP over 56 G
with 49 H, 3 HR, and a 2.34 ERA for AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league short reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Jacobo Sequea, 22, P:R, B:R.
1-3 on a 24:28 K:BB in 40 IP over 8 GS(12G)
with 43 H, 5 HR, and a 5.40 ERA for AA Bowie(EL).
1-0 and 20 Saves on a 26:11 K:BB in 31.1 IP over 32 G
with 27 H, 2 HR, and a 2.87 ERA for A+ Frederick(Car).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2008.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2009.

Kenny Sims, 28, P:R, B:R.
0-1 on a 2:0 K:BB in 2.1 IP over 1 GS
with 10 H, 0 HR, and a 27.00 ERA for AA Bowie(EL).
1-1 on a 6:5 K:BB in 17 IP over 11 G
with 22 H, 1 HR, and a 5.29 ERA for A+ Frederick(Car).
Appropriate 2004 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Boston Red Sox
Minor League Free Agents:
Scott Aldred, 35, P:L, B:L.
2-1 on an 11:7 K:BB in 11.2 IP over 11 G
with 10 H, 1 HR, and a 4.63 ERA for AAA Pawtucket(IL).
0-0 and 8 Saves on an 18:6 K:BB in 21.1 IP over 18 G
with 13 H, 0 HR, and a .84 ERA for AA Portland(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2005.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Matt Blaney, 24, P:R, B:S.
1-2 on a 10:18 K:BB in 26.1 IP over 16 G
with 33 H, 2 HR, and a 4.78 ERA for A Augusta(SAL).
0-0 on a 5:4 K:BB in 8.2 IP over 5 G
with 6 H, 1 HR, and a 2.08 ERA for A- Lowell(NYP).
Appropriate 2004 Role: A-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A+ reliever by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jake Chapman, 29, P:L, B:R.
6-1 on a 49:21 K:BB in 57.1 IP over 35 G
with 65 H, 5 HR, and a 3.45 ERA for AA Portland(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Mike Garber, 22, P:L, B:L.
0-0 on a 4:6 K:BB in 7.1 IP over 6 G
with 12 H, 0 HR, and a 6.14 ERA for A South Bend(Mid).
2-4 and 5 Saves on a 44:23 K:BB in 57.1 IP over 2 GS(35G)
with 66 H, 2 HR, and a 4.40 ERA for A Augusta(SAL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2009.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2010.

Eric Glaser, 25, P:R, B:R.
2-0 on a 7:5 K:BB in 9.1 IP over 1 GS(4G)
with 9 H, 3 HR, and a 4.82 ERA for AAA Pawtucket(IL).
3-3 on a 52:25 K:BB in 74.2 IP over 7 GS(29G)
with 65 H, 11 HR, and a 4.10 ERA for AA Portland(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2009.

James Johnson, 27, P:L, B:S.
0-0 on a 3:0 K:BB in 3 IP over 3 G
with 0 H, 0 HR, and a 0.00 ERA for AAA Pawtucket(IL).
3-5 on a 66:20 K:BB in 55.1 IP over 38 G
with 40 H, 7 HR, and a 3.74 ERA for AA Portland(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Isauro Pineda, 24, P:R, B:R.
No 2003 stats.
Appropriate 2004 Role: A+/AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Prospects:
Jamie Brown, 26, P:R, B:R.
8-5and 1 Save on a 65:22 K:BB in 113 IP over 13 GS(31G)
with 85 H, 5 HR, and a 2.95 ERA between AAA Buffalo(IL) and AAA Pawtucket(IL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league short reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2009.

Ryan Cameron, 26, P:R, B:R.
1-3 on a 46:34 K:BB in 56.1 IP over 1 GS(27G)
with 56 H, 6 HR, and a 4.79 ERA for AAA Pawtucket(IL).
2-4 on a 37:17 K:BB in 51.2 IP over 9 GS(10G)
with 49 H, 1 HR, and a 3.14 ERA for AA Portland(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league short reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2009.

Tom Davey, 30, P:R, B:R.
1-2 on a 28:16 K:BB in 28.2 IP over 16 G
with 28 H, 0 HR, and a 3.45 ERA for AAA Pawtucket(IL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league short reliever by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2008.

Kris Foster, 29, P:R, B:R.
1-1 on a 3:2 K:BB in 6.1 IP over 4 G
with 14 H, 0 HR, and a 7.11 ERA for AAA Pawtucket(IL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Anastacio Martinez, 24, P:R, B:R.
2-1 on a 15:3 K:BB in 14 IP over 8 G
with 12 H, 2 HR, and a 1.93 ERA for AAA Pawtucket(IL).
3-1 and 14 Saves on a 38:23 K:BB in 44 IP over 37 G
with 37 H, 4 HR, and a 2.25 ERA between AA Portland(EL) and AA Altoona(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league closer by 2008.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2009.

Andy Shibilo, 27, P:R, B:R.
2-1 and 1 Save on a 49:22 K:BB in 45.1 IP over 1 GS(38G)
with 46 H, 3 HR, and a 4.76 ERA for AAA Pawtucket(IL).
1-2 and 1 Save on a 19:7 K:BB in 20.1 IP over 13 G
with 14 H, 1 HR, and a 1.33 ERA for AA Portland(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Matt Kaercher, 23, P:R, B:R.
0-0 on a 0:0 K:BB in .1 IP over 1 G
with 3 H, 0 HR, and a 27.00 ERA for AA Portland(EL).
0-2 on a 4:3 K:BB in 10.2 IP over 8 G
with 7 H, 0 HR, and a 3.38 ERA for A+ Sarasota(FSL).
0-1 on a 10:3 K:BB in 13.1 IP over 6 G
with 7 H, 0 HR, and a 2.70 ERA for R Red Sox(GCL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2008.

Ryo Kumagai, 24, P:R, B:R.
0-0 on a 4:2 K:BB in 4.2 IP over 3 G
with 5 H, 0 HR, and a 1.93 ERA for AA Portland(EL).
0-0 on a 1:0 K:BB in 2 IP over 1 G
with 2 H, 0 HR, and a 4.50 ERA for A+ Sarasota(FSL).
0-3 on a 33:20 K:BB in 31.1 IP over 20 G
with 43 H, 4 HR, and a 7.47 ERA for A Augusta(SAL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: A-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Juan Perez, 25, P:L, B:R.
3-3 on a 24:11 K:BB in 30.2 IP over 18 G
with 37 H, 4 HR, and a 3.82 ERA for AA Portland(EL).
3-4 and 18 Saves on a 37:12 K:BB in 38 IP over 33 G
with 34 H, 0 HR, and a 2.37 ERA for A+ Sarasota(FSL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2009.

Felix Villegas, 25, P:R, B:R.
1-8 on a 34:28 K:BB in 53.2 IP over 5 GS(23G)
with 61 H, 4 HR, and a 6.37 ERA for AA Portland(EL).
1-2 on a 15:11 K:BB in 22 IP over 2 GS(10G)
with 17 H, 0 HR, and a 1.23 ERA for A+ Sarasota(FSL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2008.

Charlie Weatherby, 24, P:R, B:R.
2-2 and 1 Save on a 25:20 K:BB in 51.2 IP over 1 GS(30G)
with 68 H, 3 HR, and a 5.92 ERA for AA Portland(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

New York Yankees
Minor League Free Agents:
Tim Adkins, 29, P:L, B:L.
3-3 on a 43:35 K:BB in 58.1 IP over 1 GS(40G)
with 53 H, 3 HR, and a 4.63 ERA between AAA Louisville(IL) and AAA Columbus(IL).
0-2 on an 11:4 K:BB in 9.2 IP over 9 G
with 8 H, 0 HR, and a 1.86 ERA for AA Chattanooga(SL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Lefty specialist by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2009.

David Glick, 27, P:L, B:L.
4-0 on a 31:24 K:BB in 40.2 IP over 45 G
with 58 H, 3 HR, and a 5.31 ERA for AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Greg Hansell, 32, P:R, B:R.
0-0 on a 12:2 K:BB in 15.2 IP over 9 G
with 25 H, 1 HR, and a 6.32 ERA for AAA Columbus(IL).
0-2 on a 21:5 K:BB in 19 IP over 1 GS(17G)
with 19 H, 0 HR, and a 1.89 ERA for AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2005.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Adam Roller, 25, P:R, B:R.
4-3 and 10 Saves on a 36:15 K:BB in 40.1 IP over 36 G
with 49 H, 2 HR, and a 2.90 ERA for AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2009.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2010.

David Shepard, 29, P:R, B:R.
0-1 on a 14:3 K:BB in 15.2 IP over 8 G
with 19 H, 3 HR, and a 5.74 ERA at AAA Columbus(IL).
8-7 and 12 Saves on a 65:18 K:BB in 67 IP over 53 G
with 55 H, 7 HR, and a 2.82 ERA for AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Prospects:
Rolando Arrojo, 35, P:R, B:R.
1-0 on a 10:5 K:BB in 9 IP over 1 GS(4G)
with 5 H, 0 HR, and a 2.00 ERA for AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2005.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Colter Bean, 26, P:R, B:R.
4-2 and 4 Saves on a 70:27 K:BB in 69 IP over 50 G
with 53 H, 5 HR, and a 2.87 ERA for AAA Columbus(IL).
0-0 on a 9:2 K:BB in 4.2 IP over 3 G
with 2 H, 0 HR, and a 0.00 ERA for AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2005.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2008.

Matt Beech, 31, P:L, B:L.
0-0 on a 4:2 K:BB in 2.2 IP over 2 G
with 2 H, 0 HR, and a 0.00 ERA for AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA/AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Adrian Hernandez, 28, P:R, B:R.
8-5 and 1 Save on a 103:49 K:BB in 9 GS(32G)
with 92 H, 6 HR, and a 3.21 ERA for AAA Columbus(IL).
0-0 on a 7:2 K:BB in 4.2 IP over 1 GS
with 5 H, 0 HR, and a 3.86 ERA for AA Trenton(EL).
0-0 on a 4:0 K:BB in 2 IP over 1 G
with 1 H, 0 HR, and a 0.00 ERA for A+ Tampa(FSL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league short reliever by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2008.

Sam Marsonek, 25, P:R, B:R.
4-4 and 18 Saves on a 57:31 K:BB in 83.2 IP over 2 GS(54G)
with 84 H, 9 HR, and a 4.84 ERA for AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Scott Proctor, 26, P:R, B:R.
2-0 on a 26:3 K:BB in 19 IP over 10 G
with 13 H, 2 HR, and a 1.42 ERA for AAA Columbus(IL).
4-2 and 1 Save on a 35:13 K:BB in 39.1 IP over 24 G
with 35 H, 2 HR, and a 3.66 ERA for AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
1-2 on a 24:7 K:BB in 27 IP over 17 G
with 20 H, 0 HR, and a 1.00 ERA for AA Jacksonville(SL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: Major league middle reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Closer by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: $10.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2007.

Eric Schmitt, 25, P:R, B:R.
6-0 on a 45:16 K:BB in 68.2 IP over 12 GS(13G)
with 78 H, 8 HR, and a 4.19 ERA for AAA Columbus(IL).
0-2 on a 48:15 K:BB in 42.1 IP over 1 GS(21G)
with 44 H, 1 HR, and a 2.76 ERA for AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2009.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2010.

Mike Thurman, 30, P:R, B:R.
7-7 on a 74:23 K:BB in 94 IP over 12 GS(26G)
with 115 H, 11 HR, and a 4.79 ERA for AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league short reliever by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2007.

Yhency Brazoban, 23, P:R, B:R.
2-2 and 3 Saves on a 19:14 K:BB in 27.2 IP over 20 G
with 33 H, 5 HR, and a 7.81 ERA for AA Trenton(EL).
0-2 and 15 Saves on a 34:12 K:BB in 28.2 IP over 24 G
with 27 H, 0 HR, and a 2.83 ERA for A+ Tampa(FSL).
0-0 on a 5:1 K:BB in 3 IP over 3 G
with 5 H, 0 HR, and a 6.00 ERA for R Yankees(GCL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Eddie Candelario, 25, P:R, B:R.
8-5 and 1 Save on a 69:47 K:BB in 93.2 IP over 13 GS(28G)
with 94 H, 9 HR, and a 4.52 ERA for AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Wes Cooksey, 25, P:R, B:L.
1-2 on a 5:1 K:BB in 5 IP over 3 G
with 13 H, 1 HR< and a 16.20 ERA for AA Trenton(EL).
2-1 on an 8:14 K:BB in 29 IP over 18 G
with 29 H, 2 HR, and a 4.34 ERA for A+ Tampa(FSL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Rik Currier, 25, P:R, B:R.
1-0 on a 33:15 K:BB in 34.2 IP over 5 GS(7G)
with 22 H, 1 HR, and a 2.60 ERA for AA Trenton(EL).
4-3 and 1 Save on an 86:30 K:BB in 73.2 IP over 5 GS(29G)
with 53 H, 1 HR, and a 1.95 ERA for A+ Tampa(FSL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2009.

Charlie Issacson, 23, P:R, B:R.
1-3 and 1 Save on a 15:11 K:BB in 25 IP over 14 G
with 37 H, 3 HR, and a 6.12 ERA for AA Trenton(EL).
0-0 and 4 Saves on a 4:5 K:BB in 10.2 IP over 7 G
with 9 H, 0 HR, and a 2.53 ERA for A+ Tampa(FSL).
3-0 and 4 Saves on a 33:13 K:BB in 33.1 IP over 27 G
with 18 H, 0 HR, and a .54 ERA for A Battle Creek(Mid).
Appropriate 2004 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2008.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2009.

Jeff Kennard, 22, P:R, B:R.
1-0 on an 8:14 K:BB in 18.2 IP over 10 G
with 16 H, 2 HR, and a 3.86 ERA for AA Trenton(EL).
6-3 and 2 Saves on a 34:29 K:BB in 54.1 IP over 1 GS(26G)
with 34 H, 0 HR, and a 2.15 ERA for A+ Tampa(FSL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

John Kremer, 26, P:R, B:R.
0-0 on a 3:0 K:BB in 3.1 IP over 3 G
with 8 H, 2 HR, and a 13.50 ERA for AA Trenton(EL).
2-2 and 1 Save on a 38:13 K:BB in 42.1 IP over 20 G
with 29 H, 0 HR, and a 2.98 ERA for A+ Tampa(FSL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2009.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2010.

Francisco Villegas, 25, P:R, B:R.
0-0 on a 10:11 K:BB in 10.1 IP over 6 G
with 6 H, 0 HR, and a 1.74 ERA for AA Trenton(EL).
3-0 and 3 Saves on a 34:21 K:BB in 36.1 IP over 22 G
with 28 H, 3 HR, and a 3.22 ERA for A+ Tampa(FSL).
1-1 and 1 Save on an 8:4 K:BB in 6 IP over 6 G
with 2 H, 1 HR, and a 3.00 ERA for A Battle Creek(Mid).
Appropriate 2004 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2008.

Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Minor League Free Agents:
Todd Belitz, 27, P:L, B:L.
2-1 on a 25:7 K:BB in 32 IP over 1 GS(24G)
with 27 H, 2 HR, and a 3.38 ERA for AAA Durham(IL).
1-0 on an 11:6 K:BB in 18.2 IP over 16 G
with 29 H, 0 HR, and a 7.23 ERA between AAA Colorado Springs(PCL)
and AAA Albuquerque(PCL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2005.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Cedrick Bowers, 25, P:L, B:R.
4-3 and 2 Saves on an 80:39 K:BB in 8 GS(32G)
with 75 H, 6 HR, and a 4.41 ERA for AAA Durham(IL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2005.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Greg Dukeman, 24, P:R, B:R.
3-4 on a 47:25 K:BB in 76 IP over 5 GS(28G)
with 94 H, 5 HR, and a 4.50 ERA for A+ Bakersfield(Cal).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2008.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Lee Gardner, 28, P:R, B:R.
3-7 and 30 Saves on a 56:14 K:BB in 62.2 IP over 57 G
with 68 H, 9 HR, and a 3.73 ERA for AAA Durham(IL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2005.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Dan Guillory, 27, P:R, B:R.
2-2 on a 30:18 K:BB in 41.1 IP over 23 G
with 39 H, 0 HR, and a 3.92 ERA for AA Orlando(SL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Todd Williams, 32, P:R, B:R.
3-2 and 4 Saves on a 36:14 K:BB in 69.2 IP over 56 G
with 55 H, 2 HR, and a 1.55 ERA for AAA Durham(IL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: Major league middle reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league short reliever by 2005.
2004 Fantasy Potential: $5.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2007.

Prospects:
Bartolome Fortunato, 29, P:R, B:R.
1-2 on a 20:11 K:BB in 21.2 IP over 4 GS(5G)
with 15 H, 3 HR, and a 3.32 ERA for AAA Durham(IL).
4-2 and 1 Save on a 63:20 K:BB in 53 IP over 1 GS(35G)
with 48 H, 4 HR, and a 3.06 ERA for AA Orlando(SL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league short reliever by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2008.

Talley Haines, 26, P:R, B:R.
5-3 and 2 Saves on a 64:11 K:BB in 67.2 IP over 50 G
with 57 H, 5 HR, and a 2.53 ERA for AAA Durham(IL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: Major league middle reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Closer by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: $5.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2009.

Evan Rust, 25, P:R, B:R.
2-2 and 1 Save on a 26:10 K:BB in 36 IP over 26 G
with 32 H, 1 HR, and a 3.25 ERA for AAA Durham(IL).
1-3 on a 35:15 K:BB in 34 IP over 30 G
with 28 H, 0 HR, and a 2.65 ERA for AA Orlando(SL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: Major league middle reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league short reliever by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: $5.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2008.

Derek Andersen, 25, P:L, B:L.
2-1 on a 13:3 K:BB in 21 IP over 22 G
with 22 H, 1 HR, and a 4.29 ERA for AA Orlando(SL).
1-1 and 1 Save on a 13:5 K:BB in 22.1 IP over 17 G
with 18 H, 1 HR, and a 2.82 ERA for A+ Bakersfield(Cal).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2008.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2010.

John Benedetti, 25, P:R, B:R.
5-5 and 3 Saves on a 51:25 K:BB in 65.1 IP over 1 GS(42G)
with 69 H, 6 HR, and a 3.72 ERA for AA Orlando(SL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2009.

Jarrett Campbell, 24, P:R, B:R.
0-1 on a 2:3 K:BB in 4.2 IP over 4 G
with 6 H, 0 HR, and a 7.71 ERA for AA Orlando(SL).
5-4 and 1 Save on a 64:21 K:BB in 78 IP over 4 GS(32G)
with 79 H, 6 HR, and a 2.65 ERA for A+ Bakersfield(Cal).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2009.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2010.

Austin Coose, 24, P:R, B:R.
0-0 on a 4:1 K:BB in 5 IP over 3 G
with 2 H, 1 HR, and a 1.80 ERA for AA Orlando(SL).
5-5 and 2 Saves on a 66:41 K:BB in 65.1 IP over 50 G
with 69 H, 4 HR, and a 3.44 ERA for A+ Bakerfsfield(Cal).
Appropriate 2004 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Carlos Hines, 23, P:R, B:R.
0-1 on a 2:1 K:BB in 3 IP over 2 G
with 5 H, 0 HR, and a 9.00 ERA for AA Orlando(SL).
1-1 and 8 Saves on a 23:13 K:BB in 26 IP over 25 G
with 26 H, 0 HR, and a 2.77 ERA for A+ Bakersfield(Cal).
1-0 on a 25:9 K:BB in 37 IP over 30 G
with 25 H, 2 HR, and a 1.46 ERA for A Charleston-SC(SAL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Travis Minix, 26, P:R, B:R.
5-3 on a 70:14 K:BB in 79.1 IP over 6 GS(44G)
with 86 H, 7 HR, and a 3.86 ERA for AA Orlando(SL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league middle reliever by 2006.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Brian O'Connor, 26, P:L, B:L.
0-1 on a 5:4 K:BB in 8.2 IP over 8 G
with 14 H, 1 HR, and a 5.19 ERA for AA Orlando(SL).
0-0 on a 4:2 K:BB in 7.1 IP over 1 GS(2G)
with 9 H, 0 HR, and a 4.91 ERA for A+ Bakersfield(Cal).
Appropriate 2004 Role: A+/AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Josh Parker, 22, P:R, B:R.
0-3 and 12 Saves on a 19:7 K:BB in 29 IP over 24 G
with 29 H, 0 HR, and a 3.10 ERA for AA Orlando(SL).
0-0 and 16 Saves on a 42:4 K:BB in 32.2 IP over 31 G
with 32 H, 0 HR, and a 1.38 ERA for A+ Bakersfield(Cal).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league short reliever by 2008.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2010.

Alex Santos, 26, P:R, B:R.
3-2 on a 23:15 K:BB in 40.1 IP over 1 GS(25G)
with 52 H, 3 HR, and a 6.02 ERA for AA Orlando(SL).
Appropriate 2004 Role: AA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2007.
2004 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2008.

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

Today's Fantasy Rx: The most likely AL East minor league relievers to emerge as future closers are Boston's Anastacio Martinez and New York's Scott Proctor. Talley Haines, selected by Toronto from Tampa Bay in December's Rule 5 draft, also should emerge in a prominent late inning role with either the Jays or Rays within the next few seasons. Tampa's Bartolome Fortunato and Toronto's Adam Peterson appear to possess the skills to close, but neither pitcher should see much time in the majors this year; Baltimore's Aaron Rakers is in a similar position, albeit closer to contributing in the big leagues.