Today's Fantasy Rx

Like last year, as I already have covered practically every minor leaguer ready for the majors during our team prospect reviews, instead of providing in-depth commentary on each player today, I'll provide a brief synopsis of what I expect in 2005 from every player at the AA and AAA levels. I won't cover anyone here that spent any time in the majors this season, but I'll give you a quick look at anyone who played above A-ball, listed at the position where he appeared the most.

Minor League Free Agent and AAA/AA Catchers in the American League

Anaheim Angels
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Ryan Budde, 25, B:R, T:R.
4/17 for .235/.263/.235 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:7 BB:K for AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
90/359 for .251/.313/.407 with 13 HR, 51 RBI, 54 R, 3/8 SB%,
and a 27:76 BB:K for A+ Rancho Cucamonga(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Brent Del Chiaro, 25, B:R, T:R.
0/6 for .000/.250/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:0 BB:K for AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
26/114 for .228/.288/.360 with 4 HR, 14 RBI, 14 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 7:52 BB:K for AA Arkansas(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Tom Gregorio, 27, B:R, T:R.
48/207 for .232/.280/.396 with 6 HR, 32 RBI, 20 R, 3/3 SB%,
and a 12:56 BB:K for AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2008.

Wil Nieves, 27, B:R, T:R.
125/421 for .297/.316/.458 with 10 HR, 53 RBI, 60 R, 3/9 SB%,
and a 12:64 BB:K for AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Tommy Duenas, 23, B:R, T:R.
0/8 for .000/.111/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:5 BB:K for AA Arkansas(TL).
56/265 for .211/.247/.404 with 10 HR, 31 RBI, 26 R, 3/5 SB%,
and a 10:89 BB:K for A Cedar Rapids(Mid).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jeff Mathis, 21, B:R, T:R.
98/432 for .227/.310/.394 with 14 HR, 55 RBI, 57 R, 2/3 SB%,
and a 49:101 BB:K for AA Arkansas(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Mid-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2010.

Baltimore Orioles
Minor League Free Agents:
Lance Burkhart, 29, B:R, T:R.
35/148 for .236/.333/.507 with 11 HR, 31 RBI, 23 R, 0/0 SB%,
and an 18:39 BB:K for AA Bowie(EL).
4/6 for .667/.714/1.667 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:0 BB:K for A- Aberdeen(NYP).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Octavio Martinez, 25, B:R, T:R.
1/8 for .125/.125/.125 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:2 BB:K for AAA Ottawa(IL).
15/59 for .254/.302/.322 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 8 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:7 BB:K for AA Bowie(EL).
8/32 for .250/.294/.250 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 1:4 BB:K for A+ Frederick(Car).
8/23 for .348/.423/.435 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 2:2 BB:K for A- Aberdeen(NYP).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2010.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Tom McGee, 29, B:R, T:R.
14/64 for .219/.242/.391 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:13 BB:K for AAA Ottawa(PCL).
7/33 for .212/.278/.303 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 3:8 BB:K for AA Jacksonville(SL).
1/12 for .083/.143/.083 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:6 BB:K for A+ Vero Beach(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Morgan Clendenin, 22, B:L, T:R.
2/6 for .333/.429/.333 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:1 BB:K for AA Bowie(EL).
25/131 for .191/.207/.366 with 5 HR, 22 RBI, 11 R, 1/2 SB%,
and a 1:35 BB:K for A- Aberdeen(NYP).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A-/A backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A+ backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Eli Whiteside, 24, B:R, T:R.
75/297 for .253/.310/.495 with 18 HR, 60 RBI, 41 R, 2/4 SB%,
and a 25:65 BB:K for AA Bowie(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by .

Boston Red Sox
Minor League Free Agents:
Jeff Bailey, 25, B:R, T:R.
3/10 for .300/.462/.400 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 3:3 BB:K for AAA Pawtucket(IL).
88/299 for .294/.404/.522 with 13 HR, 58 RBI, 57 R, 2/2 SB%,
and a 46:80 BB:K for AA Portland(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by .

John Nathans, 25, B:R, T:R.
0/1 for .000/.000/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:1 BB:K for AA Portland(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Kelly Shoppach, 24, B:R, T:R.
93/399 for .233/.320/.461 with 22 HR, 64 RBI, 62 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 46:138 BB:K for AAA Pawtucket(IL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2009.

Clint Chauncey, 23, B:R, T:R.
19/100 for .190/.255/.280 with 1 HR, 8 RBI, 11 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 7:37 BB:K between AA Akron(EL) and AA Portland(EL).
6/35 for .171/.231/.229 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 3:18 BB:K for A Augusta(SAL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2010.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Mike Lopez-Cao, 29, B:L, T:R.
63/213 for .296/.394/.437 with 4 HR, 32 RBI, 35 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 27:36 BB:K for I Nashua(Atlantic).
14/55 for .255/.380/.473 with 3 HR, 11 RBI, 9 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 13:16 BB:K for AA Portland(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Edgar Martinez, 22, B:R, T:R.
23/141 for .163/.207/.206 with 1 HR, 10 RBI, 9 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 3:20 BB:K for AA Portland(EL).
0-0 on a 5:4 K:BB in 10 IP over 9 G
with 8 H, 0 HR, and a 0.90 ERA for A Augusta(SAL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2010.

Chicago White Sox
Minor League Free Agents:
Jonathan Aceves, 26, B:R, T:R.
43/151 for .285/.363/.490 with 7 HR, 17 RBI, 22 R, 1/2 SB%,
and a 15:35 BB:K for AAA Charlotte(IL).
9/40 for .225/.404/.450 with 3 HR, 7 RBI, 10 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 12:9 BB:K for AA Birmingham(SL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2009.

Cip Garcia, 25, B:R, T:R.
3/16 for .188/.316/.188 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 4 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 3:5 BB:K for A+ Winston-Salem(Car).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A-ball backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Ryan Hankins, 28, B:R, T:R.
89/301 for .296/.366/.468 with 7 HR, 34 RBI, 35 R, 5/6 SB%,
and a 30:33 BB:K for AAA Charlotte(IL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Carlos Maldonado, 25, B:R, T:R.
103/388 for .265/.353/.441 with 12 HR, 68 RBI, 48 R, 0/3 SB%,
and a 52:81 BB:K for AA Birmingham(SL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2010.

Prospects:
Chris Stewart, 22, B:R, T:R.
1/14 for .071/.188/.143 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:3 BB:K for AAA Charlotte(IL).
60/260 for .231/.299/.300 with 1 HR, 17 RBI, 26 R, 2/6 SB%,
and a 22:59 BB:K for AA Birmingham(SL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Cleveland Indians
Minor League Free Agents:
Dusty Wathan, 31, B:R, T:R.
72/238 for .303/.379/.387 with 1 HR, 24 RBI, 41 R, 3/3 SB%,
and a 17:30 BB:K for AAA Buffalo(IL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Prospects:
Ryan Garko, 23, B:R, T:R.
7/20 for .350/.391/.400 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:3 BB:K for AAA Buffalo(IL).
57/172 for .331/.397/.523 with 6 HR, 38 RBI, 29 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 14:28 BB:K for AA Akron(EL).
78/238 for .328/.425/.609 with 16 HR, 57 RBI, 44 R, 4/5 SB%,
and a 26:34 BB:K for A+ Kinston(Car).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Mid-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2009.

Brian Luderer, 26, B:R, T:R.
2/8 for .250/.333/.375 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:1 BB:K for AAA Buffalo(IL).
29/140 for .207/.288/.257 with 0 HR, 13 RBI, 13 R, 0/2 SB%,
and a 12:15 BB:K for AA Akron(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Armando Camacaro, 25, B:R, T:R.
10/60 for .167/.239/.250 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 5:13 BB:K for AA Akron(EL).
22/82 for .268/.310/.341 with 1 HR, 10 RBI, 6 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 3:14 BB:K for A+ Kinston(Car).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Javier Herrera, 23, B:R, T:R.
2/15 for .133/.188/.133 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:3 BB:K for AA Akron(EL).
37/151 for .245/.339/.391 with 5 HR, 24 RBI, 24 R, 0/2 SB%,
and a 17:23 BB:K for A+ Kinston(Car).
42/160 for .263/.364/.438 with 5 HR, 22 RBI, 28 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 17:32 BB:K for A Lake County(SAL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2010.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2011.

Mario Matulich, 22, B:R, T:R.
1/1 for 1.000/1.000/1.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:0 BB:K for AA Akron(EL).
20/81 for .247/.282/.395 with 1 HR, 9 RBI, 6 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 3:29 BB:K for A- Mahoning Valley(NYP).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A-/A backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Ryan Spilman, 20, B:R, T:R.
0/2 for .000/.333/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:2 BB:K for AA Akron(EL).
19/98 for .194/.257/.204 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 7 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 7:24 BB:K for R+ Burlington(Appy).
Appropriate 2005 Role: R+/A- starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2011.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

David Wallace, 24, B:R, T:R.
30/141 for .213/.333/.369 with 6 HR, 19 RBI, 19 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 25:58 BB:K for AA Akron(EL).
28/136 for .206/.268/.294 with 1 HR, 14 RBI, 12 R, 1/3 SB%,
and an 11:45 BB:K for A+ Kinston(Car).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Detroit Tigers
Minor League Free Agents:
Russ Cleveland, 24, B:R, T:R.
3/7 for .429/.429/.714 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:0 BB:K for AAA Toledo(IL).
10/54 for .185/.279/.389 with 2 HR, 7 RBI, 7 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 6:19 BB:K for AA Erie(EL).
11/68 for .162/.224/.265 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 7 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 6:24 BB:K for A+ Lakeland(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Guillermo Rodriguez, 26, B:R, T:R.
41/219 for .187/.244/.338 with 7 HR, 21 RBI, 17 R, 2/4 SB%,
and a 14:45 BB:K for AAA Toledo(IL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Brandon Harper, 28, B:R, T:R.
11/58 for .190/.294/.345 with 3 HR, 7 RBI, 10 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 3:7 BB:K for AAA Toledo(IL).
48/166 for .289/.372/.524 with 9 HR, 29 RBI, 26 R, 2/3 SB%,
and a 16:31 BB:K for AA Erie(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2009.

Luis Rodriguez, 30, B:R, T:R.
1/5 for .200/.200/.400 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:1 BB:K for AAA Toledo(IL).
64/221 for .290/.349/.471 with 7 HR, 39 RBI, 28 R, 3/6 SB%,
and a 19:37 BB:K for I Long Island(Atlantic).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Mike Rabelo, 24, B:S, T:R.
2/20 for .100/.182/.100 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:4 BB:K for AA Erie(EL).
94/327 for .287/.349/.361 with 0 HR, 38 RBI, 36 R, 3/5 SB%,
and a 25:56 BB:K for A+ Lakeland(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2010.

Maxim St. Pierre, 24, B:R, T:R.
72/290 for .248/.315/.383 with 8 HR, 33 RBI, 31 R, 2/3 SB%,
and a 25:41 BB:K for AA Erie(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Kansas City Royals
Minor League Free Agents:
Raul Casanova, 32, B:S, T:R.
20/74 for .270/.353/.365 with 1 HR, 9 RBI, 4 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 10:15 BB:K for AAA Pawtucket(IL).
72/223 for .323/.370/.511 with 10 HR, 49 RBI, 37 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 15:36 BB:K for AAA Omaha(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Kevin Reinking, 25, B:R, T:R.
18/105 for .171/.248/.295 with 3 HR, 8 RBI, 14 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 7:41 BB:K for A+ Visalia(Cal).
23/103 for .223/.302/.408 with 3 HR, 18 RBI, 15 R, 0/2 SB%,
and an 8:30 BB:K for A Burlington(Mid).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Justin Huber, 22, B:R, T:R.
5/16 for .313/.421/.438 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 3:3 BB:K for AAA Norfolk(IL).
64/236 for .271/.414/.487 with 11 HR, 33 RBI, 44 R, 2/4 SB%,
and a 46:57 BB:K for AA Binghamton(EL).
12/48 for .250/.333/.417 with 2 HR, 8 RBI, 10 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 5:8 BB:K for A+ St. Lucie(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Mid-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2010.

Dave Ullery, 29, B:L, T:R.
6/32 for .188/.257/.188 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 3:11 BB:K for AAA Omaha(PCL).
13/57 for .228/.313/.333 with 2 HR, 8 RBI, 8 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 7:17 BB:K for AA Wichita(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Scott Walter, 25, B:R, T:R.
96/387 for .248/.307/.411 with 13 HR, 55 RBI, 53 R, 5/7 SB%,
and a 26:65 BB:K for AA Wichita(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2009.

Minnesota Twins
Minor League Free Agents:
Brandon Marsters, 29, B:R, T:R.
39/187 for .209/.267/.332 with 3 HR, 18 RBI, 24 R, 1/2 SB%,
and a 12:51 BB:K for AAA Rochester(IL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Elvis Corporan, 24, B:S, T:R.
7/15 for .467/.500/.667 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 4 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:4 BB:K for AAA Rochester(IL).
3/17 for .176/.250/.176 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:8 BB:K for AA New Britain(EL).
31/145 for .214/.288/.297 with 1 HR, 17 RBI, 17 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 15:26 BB:K for A+ Fort Myers(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Chris Heintz, 30, B:R, T:R.
82/294 for .279/.318/.408 with 8 HR, 45 RBI, 33 R, 0/2 SB%,
and a 16:40 BB:K for AAA Rochester(IL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Bryan Kennedy, 25, B:L, T:R.
51/203 for .251/.308/.360 with 6 HR, 24 RBI, 17 R, 2/2 SB%,
and a 15:30 BB:K for AA New Britain(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Gaby Torres, 26, B:R, T:R.
7/31 for .226/.250/.355 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:6 BB:K for AAA Rochester(IL).
46/173 for .266/.328/.387 with 3 HR, 18 RBI, 14 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 9:22 BB:K for AA New Britain(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2010.

New York Yankees
Minor League Free Agents:
Brad Elwood, 28, B:R, T:R.
23/122 for .189/.248/.205 with 0 HR, 9 RBI, 9 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 10:31 BB:K for A+ Tampa(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Sal Fasano, 33, B:R, T:R.
54/236 for .229/.273/.428 with 10 HR, 34 RBI, 21 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 10:45 BB:K for AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Omar Fuentes, 24, B:R, T:R.
1/9 for .111/.200/.111 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:1 BB:K for AAA Columbus(IL).
53/211 for .251/.329/.374 with 5 HR, 31 RBI, 23 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 25:30 BB:K for AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2009.

Manuel Mejia, 25, B:R, T:R.
33/115 for .287/.366/.383 with 0 HR, 19 RBI, 14 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 10:31 BB:K for A+ Tampa(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Dave Parrish, 25, B:R, T:R.
26/97 for .268/.317/.361 with 0 HR, 12 RBI, 12 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 7:23 BB:K for AAA Columbus(IL).
27/117 for .231/.281/.274 with 1 HR, 14 RBI, 8 R, 1/2 SB%,
and a 9:23 BB:K for AA Trenton(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2009.

Steve Torrealba, 26, B:R, T:R.
6/13 for .462/.462/1.000 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:3 BB:K for AAA Columbus(IL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Nathan Griffin, 22, B:R, T:R.
0/3 for .000/.000/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:1 BB:K for AA Trenton(EL).
18/73 for .247/.295/.288 with 0 HR, 9 RBI, 7 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 3:15 BB:K for R Yankees(GCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A-/A backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2010.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Oakland Athletics
Minor League Free Agents:
Mike Rose is listed with American League Catchers without PDV.

Mike Rivera, 28, B:R, T:R.
4/40 for .100/.178/.150 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 3:12 BB:K for AAA Charlotte(IL).
38/170 for .224/.262/.376 with 5 HR, 20 RBI, 12 R, 1/2 SB%,
and a 10:34 BB:K for AAA Sacramento(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Prospects:
John Baker, 23, B:L, T:R.
17/49 for .347/.429/.408 with 0 HR, 10 RBI, 11 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 6:23 BB:K for AAA Sacramento(PCL).
123/440 for .280/.355/.477 with 15 HR, 78 RBI, 67 R, 1/3 SB%,
and a 37:95 BB:K for AA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Low-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2009.

Beau Craig, 25, B:S, T:R.
0/4 for .000/.000/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:0 BB:K for AAA Sacramento(PCL).
4/20 for .200/.304/.200 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:6 BB:K for A+ Modesto(Cal).
5/17 for .294/.368/.588 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:4 BB:K for I Amarillo(Central).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jeremy Brown, 24, B:R, T:R.
114/446 for .256/.361/.357 with 6 HR, 49 RBI, 59 R, 1/2 SB%,
and a 71:80 BB:K for AA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2009.

Seattle Mariners
Minor League Free Agents:
Jim Horner, 30, B:R, T:R.
24/127 for .189/.230/.323 with 4 HR, 15 RBI, 9 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 6:23 BB:K for AAA Tacoma(PCL).
19/67 for .284/.347/.418 with 0 HR, 5 RBI, 8 R, 2/3 SB%,
and a 4:10 BB:K for AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Fernando Marte, ??, B:R, T:R.
1/11 for .091/.313/.091 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 3:8 BB:K for R- Seattle(DSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: R/R+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2011.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Ryan Christianson, 23, B:R, T:R.
39/151 for .258/.325/.430 with 6 HR, 24 RBI, 19 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 15:35 BB:K for AAA Tacoma(PCL).
37/132 for .280/.329/.371 with 1 HR, 13 RBI, 15 R, 2/3 SB%,
and a 10:25 BB:K for AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2010.

Wiki Gonzalez, 30, B:R, T:R.
16/52 for .308/.333/.692 with 5 HR, 14 RBI, 9 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:3 BB:K for AAA Tacoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Jorge Maduro, 23, B:R, T:R.
5/29 for .172/.200/.276 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:0 BB:K for AAA Tacoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Brian Moon, 27, B:S, T:R.
13/56 for .232/.246/.393 with 2 HR, 9 RBI, 5 R, 0/0 SB%,
and an 0:11 BB:K for AAA Tacoma(PCL).
20/119 for .168/.215/.218 with 0 HR, 10 RBI, 5 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 6:22 BB:K for AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Luis Oliveros, 21, B:R, T:R.
64/279 for .229/.280/.341 with 4 HR, 22 RBI, 24 R, 0/4 SB%,
and a 13:42 BB:K for AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2010.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2011.

Rich Rodrigues, 29, B:R, T:R.
4/17 for .235/.350/.235 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:1 BB:K for AA San Antonio(TL).
66/232 for .284/.375/.405 with 4 HR, 26 RBI, 31 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 20:43 BB:K for I Gary(Northern).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Gregory Slee, 22, B:L, T:R.
0/1 for .000/.000/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:1 BB:K for AA San Antonio(TL).
2/13 for .154/.267/.154 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:3 BB:K for A+ Inland Empire(Cal).
5/29 for .172/.294/.172 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R, 1/2 SB%,
and a 5:7 BB:K for R Mariners(AZL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: R+/A- backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Minor League Free Agents:
Keith Osik is listed with American League Catchers without PDV.

Iker Franco, 23, B:R, T:R.
39/187 for .209/.271/.289 with 3 HR, 14 RBI, 18 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 15:32 BB:K for AA Montgomery(SL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Paul Hoover, 28, B:R, T:R.
16/54 for .296/.350/.370 with 1 HR, 8 RBI, 9 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 4:15 BB:K for AAA Durham(IL).
56/194 for .289/.361/.387 with 1 HR, 20 RBI, 27 R, 4/4 SB%,
and a 20:46 BB:K for AAA Edmonton(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Chairon Isenia, 25, B:R, T:R.
59/195 for .303/.357/.410 with 2 HR, 24 RBI, 22 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 10:34 BB:K for AA Montgomery(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2008.

Prospects:
Robinson Cancel, 28, B:R, T:R.
15/57 for .263/.288/.439 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 6 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 1:10 BB:K for AAA Durham(IL).
5/20 for .250/.348/.300 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 3:2 BB:K for I Somerset(Atlantic).
34/159 for .214/.287/.365 with 4 HR, 24 RBI, 15 R, 0/2 SB%,
and a 15:27 BB:K for AA Montgomery(SL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Pete LaForest, 26, B:L, T:R.
61/275 for .222/.309/.367 with 7 HR, 31 RBI, 37 R, 1/2 SB%,
and a 35:64 BB:K for AAA Durham(IL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2008.

Danny Massiatte, 26, B:R, T:R.
13/89 for .146/.235/.213 with 0 HR, 5 RBI, 6 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 10:30 BB:K for AAA Durham(IL).
14/57 for .246/.338/.421 with 2 HR, 10 RBI, 6 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 6:15 BB:K for AA Montgomery(SL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Shawn Riggans, 24, B:R, T:R.
8/36 for .222/.282/.417 with 2 HR, 7 RBI, 3 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:14 BB:K for AA Montgomery(SL).
44/127 for .346/.417/.551 with 5 HR, 22 RBI, 20 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 15:23 BB:K for A+ Bakersfield(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2009.

Texas Rangers
Minor League Free Agents:
Julio Mosquera, 32, B:R, T:R.
42/173 for .243/.328/.347 with 5 HR, 30 RBI, 19 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 19:25 BB:K for I Campeche(Mex).
16/54 for .296/.345/.389 with 1 HR, 8 RBI, 5 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 1:9 BB:K for I Newark(Atlantic).
36/116 for .310/.375/.552 with 8 HR, 36 RBI, 23 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 9:17 BB:K for AA Frisco(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Prospects:
Brian Esposito, 25, B:R, T:R.
0/4 for .000/.000/.000 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:1 BB:K for AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
19/92 for .207/.232/.283 with 1 HR, 11 RBI, 11 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 4:27 BB:K for AA Frisco(TL).
20/78 for .256/.310/.500 with 5 HR, 13 RBI, 10 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 6:17 BB:K for A+ Stockton(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Justin Hatcher, 24, B:R, T:R.
2/6 for .333/.333/.333 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:3 BB:K for AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
55/190 for .289/.388/.411 with 3 HR, 29 RBI, 29 R, 2/7 SB%,
and a 27:46 BB:K for A Clinton(Mid).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2011.

Jeff Smith, 30, B:L, T:R.
7/35 for .200/.300/.257 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 4:4 BB:K for AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
73/221 for .330/.389/.439 with 3 HR, 28 RBI, 23 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 20:32 BB:K for AA Frisco(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Jeff Waldron, 27, B:L, T:R.
23/103 for .223/.325/.272 with 0 HR, 8 RBI, 9 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 13:36 BB:K between AAA Tucson(PCL) and AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
29/91 for .319/.386/.407 with 1 HR, 10 RBI, 8 R, 0/1 SB%,
and an 8:17 BB:K between AA El Paso(TL) and AA Frisco(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2008.

Dustin Smith, 23, B:R, T:R.
3/37 for .081/.128/.081 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:11 BB:K for AA Frisco(TL).
65/194 for .335/.414/.500 with 6 HR, 21 RBI, 29 R, 1/3 SB%,
and an 18:31 BB:K for A+ Stockton(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2011.

Toronto Blue Jays
Minor League Free Agents:
Paul Chiaffredo, 28, B:R, T:R.
25/114 for .219/.270/.351 with 4 HR, 14 RBI, 12 R, 0/1 SB%,
and an 8:31 BB:K for AAA Syracuse(IL).
58/228 for .254/.293/.425 with 9 HR, 29 RBI, 32 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 10:54 BB:K for AA New Hampshire(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Gooby Gerlits, 21, B:R, T:R.
4/14 for .267/.313/.333 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:2 BB:K for A- Auburn(NYP).
4/31 for .129/.152/.258 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:13 BB:K for R+ Pulaski(Appy).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A-/A backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Victor Valencia, 27, B:R, T:R.
28/143 for .196/.282/.357 with 6 HR, 19 RBI, 21 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 15:47 BB:K between AA Akron(EL) and AA New Hampshire(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jose Yepez, 23, B:R, T:R.
41/213 for .192/.262/.300 with 4 HR, 22 RBI, 26 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 16:36 BB:K for A+ Dunedin(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Tim Whittaker, 25, B:R, T:R.
37/144 for .257/.272/.347 with 1 HR, 14 RBI, 9 R, 1/2 SB%,
and a 3:28 BB:K for AAA Syracuse(IL).
1/2 for .500/.667/.500 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:1 BB:K for AA New Hampshire(EL).
9/56 for .161/.288/.214 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 9:19 BB:K for A+ Dunedin(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Eric Kratz, 24, B:R, T:R.
3/9 for .333/.500/.444 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:2 BB:K for AAA Syracuse(IL).
14/49 for .286/.327/.429 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:16 BB:K for A+ Dunedin(FSL).
12/39 for .308/.317/.462 with 0 HR, 10 RBI, 5 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:8 BB:K for A- Auburn(NYP).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jose Umbria, 26, B:R, T:R.
54/211 for .256/.290/.289 with 1 HR, 20 RBI, 17 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 10:45 BB:K for AA New Hampshire(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

I'll continue tomorrow by discussing National League Catchers with double-digit Positive Draft Value.

Today's Fantasy Rx: Based on each player's keeper potential heading into his sophomore season in the majors, select rookie catchers in the following order in minor league drafts; I've included the preferred round price for Ultra leagues: Jeff Mathis($5), Ryan Garko($5), Justin Huber($5), and John Baker($2). Only Mathis appears particularly likely to emerge as a big league starter with his current team, although the upside of Garko at least merits him some consideration even in shallow leagues.