Today's Fantasy Rx

Minor League Free Agent and AAA/AA Outfielders in the AL West

Anaheim Angels
Minor League Free Agents:
Carlos Duncan, 27, B:R, T:R.
40/153 for .261/.298/.386 with 2 HR, 16 RBI, 20 R, 4/6 SB%,
and a 6:43 BB:K for AA Arkansas(TL).
24/84 for .286/.319/.476 with 2 HR, 12 RBI, 12 R, 7/8 SB%,
and a 5:17 BB:K for A+ Rancho Cucamonga(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Derrick Gibson, 29, B:R, T:R.
49/168 for .292/.341/.476 with 6 HR, 26 RBI, 17 R, 1/2 SB%,
and a 12:36 BB:K for AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
43/185 for .232/.294/.454 with 10 HR, 26 RBI, 29 R, 1/2 SB%,
and an 11:47 BB:K for AA Arkansas(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Brian Gordon, 26, B:L, T:R.
123/475 for .259/.305/.465 with 22 HR, 70 RBI, 80 R, 6/8 SB%,
and a 30:145 BB:K for AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2009.

Cristian Guerrero, 24, B:R, T:R.
97/388 for .250/.287/.412 with 11 HR, 46 RBI, 46 R, 11/18 SB%,
and a 20:92 BB:K between AA San Antonio(TL) and AA Arkansas(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2010.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2011.

Barry Wesson, 27, B:R, T:R.
38/163 for .233/.297/.350 with 3 HR, 24 RBI, 17 R, 4/5 SB%,
and a 16:35 BB:K for AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
5/13 for .385/.429/.538 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:2 BB:K for R Angels(AZL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Prospects:
Nick Gorneault, 25, B:R, T:R.
6/19 for .316/.381/.526 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:7 BB:K for AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
139/496 for .280/.341/.480 with 21 HR, 81 RBI, 91 R, 7/12 SB%,
and a 45:128 BB:K for AA Arkansas(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: $20 by 2009.

Gary Johnson, 28, B:L, T:L.
77/304 for .253/.346/.388 with 6 HR, 36 RBI, 44 R, 1/3 SB%,
and a 39:71 BB:K for AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
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.

Zach Sorensen, 27, B:S, T:R.
0/8 for .000/.111/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:3 BB:K for AAA Buffalo(IL).
111/359 for .309/.380/.401 with 3 HR, 37 RBI, 73 R, 22/27 SB%,
and a 45:58 BB:K for AAA Salt Lake(PCL).
24/93 for .258/.366/.333 with 1 HR, 9 RBI, 12 R, 9/10 SB%,
and a 17:19 BB:K for AA Akron(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: $5.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2007.

Jason Aspito, 25, B:L, T:R.
68/296 for .230/.303/.351 with 8 HR, 42 RBI, 36 R, 1/5 SB%,
and a 23:59 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.

Tommy Murphy, 25, B:R, T:R.
124/477 for .260/.310/.379 with 7 HR, 45 RBI, 77 R, 27/32 SB%,
and a 36:113 BB:K for AA Arkansas(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2010.

Jason Sugden, 22, B:S, T:R.
0/6 for .000/.143/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:3 BB:K for AA Arkansas(TL).
51/214 for .238/.297/.355 with 1 HR, 27 RBI, 33 R, 2/4 SB%,
and a 12:71 BB:K for A+ Rancho Cucamonga(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Oakland Athletics
Minor League Free Agents:
Billy McMillon is listed with American League Outfielders with double-digit PDV.

Jose Pineda, ??, B:R, T:R.
45/143 for .315/.448/.490 with 5 HR, 33 RBI, 45 R, 7/12 SB%,
and a 33:29 BB:K for R- Oakland(DSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: R/R+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Brian Sellier, 25, B:L, T:R.
137/491 for .279/.366/.389 with 4 HR, 62 RBI, 75 R, 12/16 SB%,
and a 67:86 BB:K for AA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2010.

Jon Weber, 26, B:L, T:L.
15/44 for .341/.383/.568 with 2 HR, 12 RBI, 9 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 3:9 BB:K for AAA Sacramento(PCL).
118/420 for .281/.356/.469 with 15 HR, 68 RBI, 64 R, 10/15 SB%,
and a 47:102 BB:K for AA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2010.

Prospects:
Freddie Bynum, 24, B:L, T:R.
73/258 for .283/.339/.364 with 2 HR, 26 RBI, 42 R, 21/25 SB%,
and a 19:61 BB:K for AAA Sacramento(PCL).
71/265 for .268/.332/.358 with 1 HR, 22 RBI, 38 R, 18/25 SB%,
and a 24:56 BB:K for AA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2009.

Nelson Cruz, 24, B:R, T:R.
3/13 for .231/.286/.538 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:7 BB:K for AAA Sacramento(PCL).
82/262 for .313/.377/.542 with 14 HR, 45 RBI, 51 R, 8/11 SB%,
and a 26:69 BB:K for AA Midland(TL).
90/261 for .345/.407/.582 with 11 HR, 52 RBI, 54 R, 8/12 SB%,
and a 24:73 BB:K for A+ Modesto(Cal).
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: $25 by 2008.

Steve Stanley, 24, B:L, T:L.
50/220 for .227/.324/.305 with 3 HR, 24 RBI, 42 R, 9/11 SB%,
and a 33:30 BB:K for AAA Sacramento(PCL).
62/148 for .419/.480/.507 with 0 HR, 21 RBI, 32 R, 6/11 SB%,
and a 20:20 BB:K for AA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Matt Watson, 26, B:L, T:R.
145/476 for .305/.377/.515 with 19 HR, 96 RBI, 79 R, 3/7 SB%,
and a 54:75 BB:K for AAA Sacramento(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: Major league reserve.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: $5.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2010.

Matt Allegra, 23, B:R, T:R.
26/68 for .382/.425/.574 with 1 HR, 13 RBI, 10 R, 1/2 SB%,
and a 4:19 BB:K for AA Midland(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jason Perry, 24, B:L, T:R.
16/81 for .198/.275/.321 with 1 HR, 11 RBI, 11 R, 3/4 SB%,
and a 4:23 BB:K for AA Midland(TL).
110/325 for .338/.431/.686 with 24 HR, 80 RBI, 81 R, 4/8 SB%,
and a 34:87 BB:K for A+ Modesto(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2010.

Seattle Mariners
Minor League Free Agents:
Elpidio Guzman, 27, B:L, T:L.
118/454 for .260/.281/.344 with 5 HR, 36 RBI, 58 R, 23/35 SB%,
and a 14:88 BB:K for AAA Tacoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Prospects:
Josh Ellison, 21, B:R, T:R.
5/22 for .227/.261/.273 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:10 BB:K for AAA Tacoma(PCL).
2/4 for .500/.500/.500 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 0:0 BB:K for AA San Antonio(TL).
46/118 for .390/.438/.449 with 0 HR, 13 RBI, 17 R, 3/5 SB%,
and a 10:23 BB:K for A+ Inland Empire(Cal).
19/91 for .209/.327/.264 with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 22 R, 3/4 SB%,
and a 14:23 BB:K for A Wisconsin(Mid).
8/20 for .400/.435/.500 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:3 BB:K for A- Everett(NWL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2010.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2012.

Vince Faison, 23, B:L, T:R.
8/30 for .267/.313/.600 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, 7 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:12 BB:K for AAA Tacoma(PCL).
17/59 for .288/.382/.542 with 3 HR, 11 RBI, 8 R, 0/2 SB%,
and an 8:13 BB:K for AA San Antonio(TL).
8/25 for .320/.370/.520 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 2/2 SB%,
and a 2:4 BB:K for A+ Inland Empire(Cal).
2/2 for 1.000/1.000/1.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:0 BB:K for R Mariners(GCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2009.

Greg Jacobs, 27, B:L, T:L.
63/197 for .320/.388/.523 with 9 HR, 30 RBI, 40 R, 1/2 SB%,
and a 21:38 BB:K for AAA Tacoma(PCL).
48/155 for .310/.370/.503 with 5 HR, 31 RBI, 27 R, 1/4 SB%,
and a 16:20 BB:K for AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: $5.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2008.

Michael Nesbit, 22, B:R, T:R.
3/17 for .176/.176/.235 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:4 BB:K for AAA Tacoma(PCL).
66/237 for .278/.336/.359 with 2 HR, 17 RBI, 34 R, 8/13 SB%,
and a 20:46 BB:K for A Wisconsin(Mid).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jamal Strong, 26, B:R, T:R.
77/238 for .324/.421/.424 with 3 HR, 24 RBI, 46 R, 19/25 SB%,
and a 38:28 BB:K for AAA Tacoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: Major league reserve.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: $15.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $30 by 2007.

Luis Ugueto, 25, B:S, T:R.
98/361 for .271/.341/.440 with 9 HR, 50 RBI, 53 R, 25/32 SB%,
and a 38:98 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: $15 by 2009.

T.J. Bohn, 24, B:R, T:R.
58/220 for .264/.336/.436 with 7 HR, 29 RBI, 24 R, 6/7 SB%,
and a 22:46 BB:K for AA San Antonio(TL).
68/240 for .283/.412/.433 with 7 HR, 37 RBI, 46 R, 6/10 SB%,
and a 44:61 BB:K for A+ Inland Empire(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2010.

Jaime Bubela, 26, B:L, T:R.
37/166 for .223/.267/.277 with 2 HR, 15 RBI, 13 R, 2/4 SB%,
and an 8:42 BB:K for AA San Antonio(TL).
23/67 for .343/.375/.507 with 2 HR, 12 RBI, 12 R, 2/3 SB%,
and a 4:9 BB:K for R Mariners(AZL).
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.

Shin-soo Choo, 22, B:L, T:L.
163/517 for .315/.382/.462 with 15 HR, 84 RBI, 89 R, 40/48 SB%,
and a 56:97 BB:K for AA San Antonio(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: $35 by 2008.

Dustin Delucchi, 26, B:L, T:L.
132/486 for .272/.375/.352 with 4 HR, 32 RBI, 82 R, 23/38 SB%,
and a 71:75 BB:K for AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

B.J. Garbe, 23, B:R, T:R.
75/374 for .201/.283/.278 with 3 HR, 35 RBI, 42 R, 12/20 SB%,
and a 39:69 BB:K for AA New Britain(EL).
3/8 for .375/.444/.375 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 1:1 BB:K for AA San Antonio(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2009.

Texas Rangers
Minor League Free Agents:
Michael Curry, 27, B:L, T:R.
43/164 for .262/.359/.293 with 0 HR, 16 RBI, 29 R, 12/16 SB%,
and a 24:43 BB:K for AAA Pawtucket(IL).
54/199 for .271/.341/.352 with 3 HR, 17 RBI, 38 R, 20/26 SB%,
and a 20:44 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: $15 by 2007.

Tydus Meadows, 27, B:R, T:R.
98/344 for .285/.380/.512 with 18 HR, 69 RBI, 55 R, 3/4 SB%,
and a 47:72 BB:K for AA Frisco(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Prospects:
Rick Asadoorian, 24, B:R, T:R.
8/42 for .190/.306/.262 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 7 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 6:13 BB:K for AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
66/229 for .288/.328/.450 with 3 HR, 27 RBI, 28 R, 9/9 SB%,
and a 13:60 BB:K for AA Frisco(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2008.

Jason Jones, 27, B:S, T:R.
79/300 for .263/.350/.450 with 13 HR, 45 RBI, 45 R, 2/3 SB%,
and a 40:68 BB:K for AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: Retired.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Peter Zoccolillo, 27, B:L, T:R.
142/484 for .293/.375/.517 with 23 HR, 96 RBI, 83 R, 4/6 SB%,
and a 65:94 BB:K for AAA Oklahoma(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: $5.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2008.

Patrick Boyd, 26, B:S, T:R.
42/220 for .191/.283/.345 with 7 HR, 28 RBI, 27 R, 5/7 SB%,
and a 20:73 BB:K for AA Frisco(TL).
39/183 for .213/.301/.322 with 3 HR, 30 RBI, 31 R, 6/7 SB%,
and an 18:56 BB:K for A+ Stockton(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Rashad Eldridge, 22, B:S, T:R.
99/348 for .284/.381/.376 with 2 HR, 31 RBI, 64 R, 14/19 SB%,
and a 50:94 BB:K for AA Frisco(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Roster filler.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2008.

Juan Senreiso, 23, B:R, T:R.
16/46 for .348/.375/.543 with 2 HR, 5 RBI, 7 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 2:7 BB:K for AA Frisco(TL).
69/233 for .296/.344/.442 with 6 HR, 32 RBI, 36 R, 12/17 SB%,
and a 15:47 BB:K for A+ Stockton(Cal).
51/155 for .329/.408/.484 with 3 HR, 28 RBI, 26 R, 16/22 SB%,
and a 21:36 BB:K for A Clinton(Mid).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2009.

Will Smith, 22, B:L, T:R.
90/315 for .286/.331/.441 with 8 HR, 57 RBI, 48 R, 6/11 SB%,
and a 21:46 BB:K for AA Frisco(TL).
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.

'04 AL position player reviews conclude tomorrow with American League and National League Designated Hitters, as well as Minor League Free Agent and AAA/AA Designated Hitters from both leagues.

Today's Fantasy Rx: Based on each player's keeper potential heading into his sophomore season in the majors, select rookie outfielders in the following order in minor league drafts (I've included the preferred round price for Ultra leagues): Shin-soo Choo($10), Jamal Strong($5), Nelson Cruz($2). Choo ranks with the best position prospects in baseball and merits a minor league draft pick in any AL league. Strong will regularly reach double-digit value even if he never starts and therefore merits consideration in deeper leagues. Lastly, moving to Milwaukee significantly increases Cruz's chance to emerge as a big league starter, but due to his inconsistent contact, don't invest any significant asset to secure his services this spring.