Today's Fantasy Rx

Minor League Free Agent and AAA/AA Third Basemen in the National League

Arizona Diamondbacks
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Brian Barden, 23, B:R, T:R.
94/332 for .283/.324/.476 with 8 HR, 50 RBI, 50 R, 3/4 SB%,
and a 17:83 BB:K for AAA Tucson(PCL).
59/195 for .303/.335/.462 with 3 HR, 28 RBI, 33 R, 1/3 SB%,
and a 10:48 BB:K for AA El Paso(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: $10 by 2008.

Rodrigo Aguirre, 21, B:L, T:R.
3/7 for .429/.429/.571 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 0:0 BB:K for AA El Paso(TL).
4/17 for .235/.235/.235 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:2 BB:K for A South Bend(Mid).
32/125 for .256/.326/.344 with 3 HR, 16 RBI, 20 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 10:19 BB:K for A- Yakima(NWL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2010.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jamie D'Antona, 22, B:R, T:R.
15/71 for .211/.230/.282 with 0 HR, 7 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:16 BB:K for AA El Paso(TL).
86/273 for .315/.353/.531 with 13 HR, 57 RBI, 45 R, 2/5 SB%,
and a 16:36 BB:K for A+ Lancaster(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Low-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2011.

Dan Uggla, 24, B:R, T:R.
76/294 for .259/.302/.354 with 4 HR, 30 RBI, 29 R, 10/17 SB%,
and a 15:55 BB:K for AA El Paso(TL).
47/140 for .336/.422/.600 with 6 HR, 38 RBI, 29 R, 2/6 SB%,
and a 17:21 BB:K for A+ Lancaster(Cal).
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.

Atlanta Braves
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Andy Marte, 20, B:R, T:R.
104/387 for .269/.364/.525 with 23 HR, 68 RBI, 52 R, 1/2 SB%,
and a 58:105 BB:K for AA Greenville(SL).
7/15 for .467/.529/.933 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:2 BB:K for R Braves(GCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: High-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $35 by 2011.

Chicago Cubs
Minor League Free Agents:
Donny Leon, 28, B:S, T:R.
110/397 for .277/.334/.441 with 13 HR, 60 RBI, 49 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 30:54 BB:K for AAA Iowa(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: $10 by 2008.

Prospects:
Matt Craig, 23, B:S, T:R.
103/375 for .275/.363/.509 with 20 HR, 62 RBI, 63 R, 3/5 SB%,
and a 49:101 BB:K for AA West Tenn(SL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2010.

Jemel Spearman, 23, B:R, T:R.
36/148 for .243/.315/.311 with 0 HR, 13 RBI, 19 R, 6/11 SB%,
and a 13:24 BB:K for AA West Tenn(SL).
13/45 for .289/.389/.289 with 0 HR, 7 RBI, 12 R, 4/5 SB%,
and a 5:7 BB:K for A+ Daytona(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2009.

Cincinnati Reds
Minor League Free Agents:
Jim Chamblee, 29, B:R, T:R.
104/397 for .262/.364/.428 with 11 HR, 63 RBI, 73 R, 3/5 SB%,
and a 52:117 BB:K for AAA Louisville(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: $10 by 2008.

Prospects:
Edwin Encarnacion, 21, B:R, T:R.
132/469 for .281/.352/.443 with 13 HR, 76 RBI, 73 R, 17/20 SB%,
and a 53:79 BB:K for AA Chattanooga(SL).
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: $30 by 2011.

Colorado Rockies
Minor League Free Agents:
Adonis Harrison, 28, B:L, T:R.
72/318 for .226/.308/.324 with 5 HR, 28 RBI, 39 R, 9/15 SB%,
and a 38:58 BB:K for AA Tulsa(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.

Prospects:
Jeff Baker, 23, B:R, T:R.
27/91 for .297/.343/.505 with 4 HR, 20 RBI, 10 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 7:22 BB:K for AA Tulsa(TL).
88/271 for .325/.434/.539 with 11 HR, 64 RBI, 60 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 47:73 BB:K for A+ Visalia(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Low-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2009.

Corey Slavik, 24, B:L, T:R.
83/364 for .228/.282/.324 with 3 HR, 47 RBI, 32 R, 3/5 SB%,
and a 21:79 BB:K for AA Tulsa(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2010.

Florida Marlins
Minor League Free Agents:
Billy Hall, 35, B:S, T:R.
9/43 for .209/.209/.279 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 7 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 0:10 BB:K for AAA Albuquerque(PCL).
105/350 for .300/.375/.409 with 4 HR, 29 RBI, 53 R, 40/55 SB%,
and a 42:46 BB:K for AA Carolina(SL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Ryan Minor, 30, B:R, T:R.
77/236 for .326/.369/.576 with 16 HR, 45 RBI, 39 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 13:53 BB:K for I Atlantic City(Atlantic).
44/176 for .250/.304/.477 with 8 HR, 33 RBI, 23 R, 1/2 SB%,
and a 12:51 BB:K for AA Carolina(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.

Jason Wood, 34, B:R, T:R.
92/375 for .245/.322/.376 with 8 HR, 49 RBI, 44 R, 2/3 SB%,
and a 40:74 BB:K for AAA Albuquerque(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.

Prospects:
Joe Dillon, 29, B:R, T:R.
131/403 for .325/.400/.665 with 30 HR, 86 RBI, 96 R, 12/15 SB%,
and a 46:85 BB:K for AAA Albuquerque(PCL).
40/117 for .342/.426/.684 with 9 HR, 31 RBI, 26 R, 3/5 SB%,
and a 14:29 BB:K for AA Carolina(SL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: Major league starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter in 2005.
2005 Fantasy Potential: $15.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2006.

Houston Astros
Minor League Free Agents:
Ivanon Coffie, 27, B:L, T:R.
44/214 for .206/.280/.407 with 11 HR, 37 RBI, 30 R, 2/3 SB%,
and an 18:43 BB:K for AA Round Rock(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2009.

Mike Coolbaugh, 32, B:R, T:R.
119/404 for .295/.368/.592 with 30 HR, 82 RBI, 74 R, 2/2 SB%,
and a 47:96 BB:K for AAA New Orleans(PCL).
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 2007.

Prospects:
Alex Eckelman, 30, B:R, T:R.
54/185 for .292/.330/.400 with 2 HR, 16 RBI, 23 R, 2/5 SB%,
and a 10:24 BB:K for AAA New Orleans(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup in 2005.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2006.

Ryan Stegall, 24, B:R, T:R.
1/5 for .200/.375/.400 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:2 BB:K for AAA New Orleans(PCL).
91/393 for .232/.293/.272 with 1 HR, 33 RBI, 42 R, 8/10 SB%,
and a 28:65 BB:K for A+ Salem(Car).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Junior Zamora, 28, B:R, T:R.
84/318 for .264/.327/.403 with 6 HR, 44 RBI, 47 R, 3/3 SB%,
and a 29:53 BB:K for AA Round Rock(TL).
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.

Los Angeles Dodgers
Minor League Free Agents:
Rick Bell, 25, B:R, T:R.
139/460 for .302/.336/.463 with 13 HR, 54 RBI, 68 R, 7/10 SB%,
and a 23:75 BB:K for AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Eric Riggs, 28, B:S, T:R.
30/130 for .231/.351/.346 with 3 HR, 14 RBI, 14 R, 1/3 SB%,
and a 20:21 BB:K for AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
20/62 for .323/.425/.387 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 10 R, 0/1 SB%,
and an 11:14 BB:K for AA Jacksonville(SL).
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 2008.

Prospects:
Brennan King, 23, B:R, T:R.
132/480 for .275/.330/.421 with 13 HR, 47 RBI, 61 R, 1/7 SB%,
and a 30:109 BB:K for AA Jacksonville(SL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2011.

Milwaukee Brewers
Minor League Free Agents:
Trent Durrington is listed with National League Third Basemen without PDV.

Chris Coste, 31, B:R, T:R.
77/262 for .294/.353/.405 with 2 HR, 26 RBI, 34 R, 2/5 SB%,
and a 20:37 BB:K for AAA Indianapolis(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.

Troy Farnsworth, 28, B:R, T:R.
68/263 for .259/.341/.456 with 12 HR, 46 RBI, 40 R, 2/4 SB%,
and a 27:66 BB:K for A+ High Desert(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Nones.

Prospects:
Chris Barnwell, 25, B:R, T:R.
119/484 for .246/.310/.349 with 6 HR, 51 RBI, 43 R, 11/25 SB%,
and a 36:76 BB:K for AA Huntsville(SL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2009.

Montreal Expos
Minor League Free Agents:
Scott Hodges, 25, B:L, T:R.
25/118 for .212/.279/.288 with 1 HR, 18 RBI, 12 R, 1/1 SB%,
and an 11:29 BB:K for AAA Edmonton(PCL).
2/9 for .222/.300/.222 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:2 BB:K for A+ Brevard County(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2011.

G.J. Raymundo, 27, B:R, T:R.
31/103 for .301/.354/.427 with 2 HR, 13 RBI, 13 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 7:14 BB:K for AA Harrisburg(EL).
15/52 for .288/.373/.423 with 1 HR, 15 RBI, 5 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 5:11 BB:K for AA Frisco(TL).
29/89 for .326/.388/.382 with 0 HR, 11 RBI, 16 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 9:16 BB:K for A+ Dunedin(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2009.

Rick Short, 32, B:R, T:R.
140/468 for .299/.339/.419 with 9 HR, 67 RBI, 43 R, 2/4 SB%,
and a 25:46 BB:K between AAA Omaha(PCL) and 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.

Prospects:
Melvin Dorta, 22, B:R, T:R.
59/226 for .261/.310/.327 with 0 HR, 22 RBI, 20 R, 12/16 SB%,
and a 15:24 BB:K for AA Harrisburg(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2011.

Shawn Norris, 24, B:L, T:R.
39/124 for .315/.429/.500 with 3 HR, 30 RBI, 16 R, 1/2 SB%,
and a 25:37 BB:K for AA Harrisburg(EL).
96/352 for .273/.379/.378 with 2 HR, 48 RBI, 48 R, 5/7 SB%,
and a 60:80 BB:K for A+ Brevard County(FSL).
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 2010.

Vince Rooi, 22, B:R, T:R.
20/112 for .179/.240/.223 with 1 HR, 8 RBI, 8 R, 1/2 SB%,
and an 8:33 BB:K for AA Harrisburg(EL).
42/210 for .200/.297/.305 with 6 HR, 19 RBI, 20 R, 3/3 SB%,
and a 24:50 BB:K for A+ Brevard County(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.

Eric Storey, 26, B:R, T:R.
7/53 for .132/.207/.189 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 5:19 BB:K for AA Harrisburg(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

New York Mets
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Rodney Nye, 27, B:R, T:R.
117/423 for .277/.330/.376 with 5 HR, 50 RBI, 44 R, 0/4 SB%,
and a 33:81 BB:K for AAA Norfolk(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.

Aaron Baldiris, 21, B:R, T:R.
18/81 for .222/.273/.284 with 0 HR, 8 RBI, 8 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 6:13 BB:K for AA Binghamton(EL).
124/406 for .305/.384/.397 with 4 HR, 45 RBI, 57 R, 6/12 SB%,
and a 46:64 BB:K for A+ St. Lucie(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2011.

Philadelphia Phillies
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Jeff Phelps, 25, B:R, T:R.
73/282 for .259/.333/.383 with 6 HR, 29 RBI, 39 R, 3/7 SB%,
and a 29:70 BB:K for AA Reading(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2009.

Juan Richardson, 25, B:R, T:R.
20/71 for .282/.297/.507 with 5 HR, 13 RBI, 10 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 1:16 BB:K for AA Reading(EL).
35/159 for .220/.244/.340 with 4 HR, 12 RBI, 9 R, 0/2 SB%,
and a 5:44 BB:K for A+ Clearwater(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2009.

Sean Walsh, 24, B:R, T:R.
29/126 for .230/.322/.317 with 1 HR, 11 RBI, 9 R, 2/3 SB%,
and a 14:26 BB:K for AA Reading(EL).
36/184 for .196/.308/.283 with 3 HR, 25 RBI, 19 R, 4/7 SB%,
and a 20:39 BB:K for A+ Clearwater(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Pittsburgh Pirates
Minor League Free Agents:
Luis D. Figueroa, 27, B:R, T:R.
95/321 for .296/.353/.399 with 6 HR, 44 RBI, 40 R, 2/4 SB%,
and a 25:37 BB:K for AAA Nashville(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.

Scott Sheldon, 35, B:R, T:R.
26/113 for .230/.288/.434 with 5 HR, 10 RBI, 12 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 10:26 BB:K for AAA Indianapolis(IL).
25/113 for .221/.241/.336 with 2 HR, 13 RBI, 8 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:31 BB:K for AAA Nashville(PCL).
11/60 for .183/.257/.267 with 1 HR, 9 RBI, 5 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 6:14 BB:K for AA Altoona(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Chris Truby, 30, B:R, T:R.
140/466 for .300/.367/.558 with 25 HR, 83 RBI, 96 R, 11/13 SB%,
and a 47:96 BB:K for AAA Nashville(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: Major league starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter in 2005.
2005 Fantasy Potential: $10.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2007.

Prospects:
Michael Cockrell, 23, B:R, T:R.
2/13 for .154/.143/.154 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:4 BB:K for AA Altoona(EL).
89/317 for .281/.341/.432 with 10 HR, 54 RBI, 62 R, 2/4 SB%,
and a 30:44 BB:K for A Hickory(SAL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Yurendell DeCaster, 25, B:R, T:R.
92/330 for .279/.331/.476 with 15 HR, 42 RBI, 54 R, 4/6 SB%,
and a 22:78 BB:K for AA Altoona(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Tom Evans, 30, B:R, T:R.
37/120 for .308/.404/.500 with 4 HR, 22 RBI, 25 R, 4/5 SB%,
and an 18:20 BB:K for AA Altoona(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

San Diego Padres
Minor League Free Agents:
Rico Washington, 26, B:L, T:R.
20/104 for .192/.292/.279 with 1 HR, 13 RBI, 10 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 13:15 BB:K for AAA Portland(PCL).
71/244 for .291/.376/.459 with 9 HR, 45 RBI, 36 R, 0/2 SB%,
and a 33:42 BB:K for AA Mobile(SL).
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 2008.

Prospects:
Jake Gautreau, 24, B:L, T:R.
46/168 for .274/.333/.500 with 9 HR, 35 RBI, 24 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 14:37 BB:K for AAA Portland(PCL).
55/212 for .259/.351/.462 with 10 HR, 30 RBI, 27 R, 1/2 SB%,
and a 31:52 BB:K for AA Mobile(SL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Mid-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2009.

Jose Nieves, 29, B:R, T:R.
78/288 for .271/.311/.385 with 4 HR, 31 RBI, 35 R, 5/8 SB%,
and a 17:30 BB:K for AAA Portland(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2009.

Ben Risinger, 26, B:R, T:R.
55/227 for .242/.310/.344 with 4 HR, 25 RBI, 28 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 16:40 BB:K for AAA Portland(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

San Francisco Giants
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Mike Cervenak, 28, B:R, T:R.
11/44 for .250/.267/.614 with 5 HR, 10 RBI, 7 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:7 BB:K for AAA Fresno(PCL).
138/410 for .337/.414/.583 with 21 HR, 88 RBI, 77 R, 6/7 SB%,
and a 52:53 BB:K for AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2008.

Julio Cordido, 24, B:R, T:R.
22/92 for .239/.283/.370 with 2 HR, 9 RBI, 13 R, 4/4 SB%,
and a 5:13 BB:K for AA Norwich(EL).
127/452 for .281/.333/.420 with 8 HR, 65 RBI, 67 R, 18/30 SB%,
and a 28:63 BB:K for A+ San Jose(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2010.

Jay Knowlton, 24, B:R, T:R.
12/30 for .400/.500/.500 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 5:6 BB:K for AA Norwich(EL).
53/217 for .244/.337/.323 with 1 HR, 20 RBI, 34 R, 1/5 SB%,
and a 23:50 BB:K for A Hagerstown(SAL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

St. Louis Cardinals
Minor League Free Agents:
None.

Prospects:
Scott Seabol, 29, B:R, T:R.
156/514 for .304/.356/.539 with 31 HR, 78 RBI, 92 R, 6/9 SB%,
and a 37:93 BB:K for AAA Memphis(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: $10.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2006.

Chad Ehrnsberger, 26, B:R, T:R.
28/129 for .217/.320/.426 with 6 HR, 17 RBI, 14 R, 0/1 SB%,
and an 18:29 BB:K for AA Tennessee(SL).
51/209 for .244/.357/.392 with 4 HR, 32 RBI, 33 R, 5/8 SB%,
and a 35:41 BB:K for A+ Palm Beach(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Kevin Estrada, 24, B:S, T:R.
0/4 for .000/.000/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:1 BB:K for AA Tennessee(SL).
82/312 for .263/.326/.385 with 3 HR, 47 RBI, 39 R, 20/26 SB%,
and a 29:36 BB:K for A+ Palm Beach(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2011.

Gabe Johnson, 25, B:R, T:R.
120/450 for .267/.334/.447 with 18 HR, 66 RBI, 64 R, 7/8 SB%,
and a 43:118 BB:K for AA Tennessee(SL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2010.

First Basemen Week begins tomorrow.

Today's Fantasy Rx: Based on each player's keeper potential heading into his sophomore season in the majors, select rookie third basemen in the following order in minor league drafts (I've included the preferred round price for Ultra leagues): Andy Marte($15), Edwin Encarnacion($10), Jake Gautreau($5), Jeff Baker($2), Scott Seabol($2), Joe Dillon($2), and Jamie D'Antona($2). Selecting any of the last quartet is a risky move, however at least Seabol and Dillon easily could break camp in the majors and therefore merit a higher selection, perhaps even a Dollar Days' grab. I certainly see no reason not to target the trop trio of prospects here, but exercise caution when considering Baker and D'Antona since both players may need at least two more years in the minors.