Today's Fantasy Rx

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

Arizona Diamondbacks
Minor League Free Agents:
Luis Garcia, 29, B:R, T:R.
76/292 for .260/.337/.370 with 6 HR, 45 RBI, 54 R, 8/8 SB%,
and a 35:35 BB:K for I Angelopolis(Mex).
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 2007.

Victor Hall, 24, B:K, T:L.
34/136 for .250/.338/.375 with 1 HR, 9 RBI, 24 R, 2/4 SB%,
and an 18:29 BB:K for AAA Tucson(PCL).
66/192 for .344/.412/.479 with 2 HR, 18 RBI, 27 R, 11/20 SB%,
and a 23:36 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: $15 by 2008.

Julio Ramirez, 27, B:R, T:R.
120/441 for .272/.310/.420 with 7 HR, 64 RBI, 67 R, 21/32 SB%,
and a 22:118 BB:K for AAA Tucson(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2007.

Prospects:
Micah Franklin, 32, B:S, T:R.
19/67 for .284/.359/.537 with 4 HR, 12 RBI, 10 R, 4/4 SB%,
and an 8:21 BB:K for AAA Tucson(PCL).
10/82 for .122/.242/.171 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 4/5 SB%,
and a 10:25 BB:K for AA Birmingham(SL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Noochie Varner, 23, B:R, T:R.
110/343 for .321/.396/.443 with 6 HR, 37 RBI, 64 R, 4/5 SB%,
and a 41:62 BB:K for AAA Tucson(PCL).
38/115 for .330/.384/.409 with 1 HR, 10 RBI, 15 R, 2/3 SB%,
and a 10:23 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.

Reggie Abercrombie, 24, B:R, T:R.
29/168 for .173/.193/.327 with 4 HR, 20 RBI, 17 R, 3/6 SB%,
and a 4:66 BB:K for AA Jacksonville(SL).
41/120 for .342/.358/.533 with 3 HR, 19 RBI, 24 R, 8/9 SB%,
and a 2:24 BB:K for A+ Lancaster(Cal).
36/133 for .271/.305/.489 with 5 HR, 12 RBI, 18 R, 16/21 SB%,
and a 6:33 BB:K for A+ Vero Beach(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Doc Brooks, 24, B:R, T:R.
13/46 for .283/.353/.435 with 0 HR, 8 RBI, 7 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 3:13 BB:K for AA El Paso(TL).
100/301 for .332/.401/.561 with 15 HR, 47 RBI, 67 R, 7/14 SB%,
and a 30:82 BB:K for A+ Lancaster(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2010.

Jay Garthwaite, 23, B:R, T:R.
23/122 for .189/.229/.311 with 2 HR, 13 RBI, 9 R, 2/2 SB%,
and a 5:37 BB:K for AA El Paso(TL).
74/238 for .311/.354/.559 with 12 HR, 41 RBI, 49 R, 5/8 SB%,
and a 17:55 BB:K for A+ Lancaster(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA:None.

Mike Goss, 24, B:L, T:L.
13/40 for .325/.341/.375 with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 1 R, 1/3 SB%,
and a 1:7 BB:K for AA El Paso(TL).
81/282 for .287/.340/.337 with 0 HR, 26 RBI, 40 R, 7/14 SB%,
and an 18:52 BB:K for A South Bend(Mid).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Conor Jackson, 22, B:R, T:R.
68/226 for .301/.367/.456 with 6 HR, 37 RBI, 33 R, 3/6 SB%,
and a 24:36 BB:K for AA El Paso(TL).
89/258 for .345/.438/.562 with 11 HR, 54 RBI, 64 R, 4/7 SB%,
and a 45:36 BB:K for A+ Lancaster(Cal).
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 2008.

Carlos Quentin, 22, B:R, T:R.
75/210 for .357/.443/.533 with 6 HR, 38 RBI, 39 R, 0/6 SB%,
and an 18:23 BB:K for AA El Paso(TL).
75/242 for .310/.428/.562 with 15 HR, 51 RBI, 64 R, 5/6 SB%,
and a 25:33 BB:K for A+ Lancaster(Cal).
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 2009.

Marland Williams, 23, B:R, T:R.
125/487 for .257/.315/.390 with 8 HR, 43 RBI, 82 R, 48/56 SB%,
and a 40:116 BB:K for AA El Paso(TL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2008.

Colorado Rockies
Minor League Free Agents:
Rene Reyes is listed with National League Outfielders without PDV.

Shawn Garrett, 25, B:S, T:R.
43/116 for .371/.416/.552 with 3 HR, 22 RBI, 25 R, 5/7 SB%,
and a 9:28 BB:K for AAA Colorado Springs(PCL).
115/374 for .307/.382/.463 with 12 HR, 51 RBI, 73 R, 14/24 SB%,
and a 41:104 BB:K for AA Tulsa(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: $15 by 2009.

Juan Piniella, 26, B:R, T:R.
85/370 for .230/.290/.359 with 9 HR, 45 RBI, 51 R, 15/21 SB%,
and a 29:89 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:
Sean Barker, 24, B:R, T:R.
19/83 for .229/.289/.337 with 2 HR, 12 RBI, 9 R, 2/2 SB%,
and a 7:24 BB:K for AA Tulsa(TL).
127/412 for .308/.373/.549 with 20 HR, 96 RBI, 75 R, 11/14 SB%,
and a 40:89 BB:K for A+ Visalia(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2009.

Tony Miller, 24, B:R, T:R.
114/414 for .275/.387/.406 with 11 HR, 36 RBI, 61 R, 20/32 SB%,
and a 68:99 BB:K for AA Tulsa(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: $15 by 2009.

Dan Phillips, 26, B:R, T:R.
7/30 for .233/.258/.300 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:9 BB:K for AA Tulsa(TL).
9/49 for .184/.200/.265 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 0:16 BB:K for A+ Visalia(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jeff Salazar, 23, B:L, T:L.
50/224 for .223/.331/.313 with 1 HR, 17 RBI, 39 R, 10/13 SB%,
and a 35:31 BB:K for AA Tulsa(TL).
109/314 for .347/.419/.586 with 13 HR, 44 RBI, 79 E, 17/19 SB%,
and a 38:33 BB:K for A+ Visalia(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Mid-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2009.

Guye Senjem, 29, B:L, T:R.
4/21 for .190/.370/.286 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 6:8 BB:K for AA Chattanooga(SL).
23/103 for .223/.305/.320 with 1 HR, 11 RBI, 13 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 12:29 BB:K for AA Tulsa(TL).
32/126 for .254/.361/.421 with 4 HR, 21 RBI, 22 R, 2/2 SB%,
and a 17:36 BB:K for I St. Paul(Northern).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Los Angeles Dodgers
Minor League Free Agents:
John Barnes, 28, B:R, T:R.
87/250 for .348/.379/.524 with 9 HR, 43 RBI, 39 R, 2/4 SB%,
and a 13:21 BB:K for AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
8/22 for .364/.364/.455 with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 0:1 BB:K for R Dodgers(GCL).
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.

Jeremy Giambi, 28, B:L, T:L.
3/23 for .130/.231/.261 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 3:8 BB:K for AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
4/15 for .267/.476/.533 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 5:4 BB:K for R Dodgers(GCL).
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.

Nick Theodorou, 29, B:S, T:R.
83/294 for .282/.368/.391 with 4 HR, 32 RBI, 47 R, 9/16 SB%,
and a 36:36 BB:K for AAA Las Vegas(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:
Sergio Garcia, 24, B:R, T:R.
5/31 for .161/.257/.290 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 5 R, 1/2 SB%,
and a 4:7 BB:K for AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
43/169 for .254/.352/.343 with 4 HR, 18 RBI, 24 R, 4/6 SB%,
and a 23:40 BB:K for AA Jacksonville(SL).
0/8 for .000/.111/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:1 BB:K for A+ Vero Beach(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Daylan Holt, 25, B:R, T:R.
26/98 for .265/.308/.408 with 4 HR, 13 RBI, 11 R, 2/3 SB%,
and a 7:19 BB:K for AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
38/178 for .213/.281/.438 with 10 HR, 22 RBI, 22 R, 2/2 SB%,
and a 15:49 BB:K for AA Jacksonville(SL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+/AA backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Derek Michaelis, 25, B:L, T:L.
3/15 for .200/.294/.267 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:6 BB:K for AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
87/330 for .264/.345/.439 with 10 HR, 41 RBI, 47 R, 5/10 SB%,
and a 38:104 BB:K for AA Jacksonville(SL).
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 2009.

Jason Repko, 23, B:R, T:R.
94/302 for .311/.355/.493 with 7 HR, 41 RBI, 55 R, 13/18 SB%,
and an 18:57 BB:K for AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
55/189 for .291/.341/.466 with 6 HR, 19 RBI, 26 R, 10/15 SB%,
and a 13:43 BB:K for AA Jacksonville(SL).
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.

Cody Ross, 23, B:R, T:R.
65/238 for .273/.328/.538 with 14 HR, 49 RBI, 44 R, 2/2 SB%,
and an 18:43 BB:K for AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
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: $20 by 2008.

Henri Stanley, 26, B:L, T:L.
49/164 for .299/.383/.470 with 3 HR, 17 RBI, 30 R, 2/4 SB%,
and a 23:27 BB:K for AAA Pawtucket(IL).
50/189 for .265/.325/.439 with 5 HR, 24 RBI, 24 R, 3/4 SB%,
and a 17:36 BB:K between AAA Portland(PCL) and 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: $15 by 2008.

Shane Victorino, 23, B:R, T:R.
47/200 for .235/.278/.335 with 3 HR, 20 RBI, 28 R, 7/9 SB%,
and an 11:37 BB:K for AAA Las Vegas(PCL).
96/293 for .328/.375/.584 with 16 HR, 43 RBI, 70 R, 9/16 SB%,
and a 20:64 BB:K for AA Jacksonville(SL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2007.

Nick Alvarez, 27, B:R, T:R.
54/217 for .249/.315/.396 with 7 HR, 29 RBI, 30 R, 5/8 SB%,
and a 17:32 BB:K for AA Jacksonville(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.

Brett Dowdy, 22, B:R, T:R.
18/66 for .273/.347/.318 with 0 HR, 5 RBI, 9 R, 0/0 SB%,
and an 8:20 BB:K for AA Jacksonville(SL).
24/115 for .209/.300/.252 with 1 HR, 7 RBI, 13 R, 4/5 SB%,
and a 14:20 BB:K for A+ Vero Beach(FSL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2009.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

San Diego Padres
Minor League Free Agents:
Alex Fernandez, 23, B:L, T:L.
98/377 for .260/.288/.377 with 7 HR, 52 RBI, 45 R, 9/12 SB%,
and a 16:53 BB:K for AAA Portland(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2009.

Prospects:
Mike Richardson, 25, B:R, T:R.
1/4 for .250/.400/1.000 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:2 BB:K for AAA Portland(PCL).
10/45 for .222/.364/.400 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, 45 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 7:11 BB:K for AA Mobile(SL).
72/280 for .257/.363/.425 with 11 HR, 47 RBI, 47 R, 1/4 SB%,
and a 44:70 BB:K for A+ Lake Elsinore(Cal).
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.

Bobby Scales, 26, B:S, T:R.
50/213 for .235/.335/.329 with 1 HR, 24 RBI, 26 R, 3/4 SB%,
and a 27:56 BB:K for AAA Portland(PCL).
18/68 for .265/.405/.353 with 0 HR, 5 RBI, 12 R, 2/2 SB%,
and a 13:15 BB:K for AA Mobile(SL).
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.

Josh Carter, 23, B:R, T:R.
20/89 for .225/.258/.292 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 1/4 SB%,
and a 3:16 BB:K for AA Mobile(SL).
101/331 for .305/.345/.396 with 1 HR, 41 RBI, 38 R, 4/8 SB%,
and a 17:41 BB:K for A+ Lake Elsinore(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2010.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2011.

Todd Donovan, 26, B:R, T:R.
60/201 for .299/.386/.393 with 2 HR, 19 RBI, 38 R, 20/29 SB%,
and a 24:44 BB:K for AA Mobile(SL).
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 2009.

Ben Johnson, 23, B:R, T:R.
119/475 for .251/.334/.480 with 23 HR, 85 RBI, 80 R, 5/11 SB%,
and a 55:136 BB:K for AA Mobile(SL).
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 2009.

Kennard Jones, 23, B:L, T:L.
71/304 for .234/.302/.293 with 0 HR, 9 RBI, 35 R, 6/9 SB%,
and a 25:76 BB:K for AA Mobile(SL).
60/206 for .291/.369/.379 with 0 HR, 18 RBI, 23 R, 13/24 SB%,
and a 25:40 BB:K for A+ Lake Elsinore(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Roster filler by 2009.

Marcus Nettles, 24, B:L, T:L.
34/138 for .246/.302/.283 with 0 HR, 9 RBI, 18 R, 7/10 SB%,
and an 8:42 BB:K for AA Mobile(SL).
55/203 for .271/.327/.315 with 0 HR, 7 RBI, 32 R, 15/19 SB%,
and a 16:44 BB:K for A+ Lake Elsinore(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

San Francisco Giants
Minor League Free Agents:
Doug Clark, 28, B:L, T:R.
82/537 for .292/.348/.439 with 10 HR, 71 RBI, 82 R, 33/41 SB%,
and a 44:103 BB:K for AA Norwich(EL).
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:
Nathan Haynes, 25, B:L, T:L.
1/4 for .250/.250/.750 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 0:1 BB:K for AAA Fresno(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA backup by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Fred Lewis, 23, B:L, T:R.
7/23 for .304/.429/.478 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 1/2 SB%,
and a 5:5 BB:K for AAA Fresno(PCL).
132/439 for .301/.424/.451 with 8 HR, 57 RBI, 88 R, 33/47 SB%,
and an 84:109 BB:K for A+ San Jose(Cal).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league starter by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: Mid-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2008.

Adam Shabala, 26, B:L, T:R.
126/401 for .314/.365/.449 with 9 HR, 48 RBI, 63 R, 21/24 SB%,
and a 32:81 BB:K for AAA Fresno(PCL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2006.
2005 Fantasy Potential: $5.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Zach Strong, 23, B:S, T:R.
1/10 for .100/.182/.200 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 1:4 BB:K for AAA Fresno(PCL).
30/122 for .246/.293/.320 with 0 HR, 15 RBI, 12 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 7:33 BB:K for A+ San Jose(Cal).
14/58 for .241/.323/.448 with 3 HR, 7 RBI, 7 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 7:11 BB:K for A Hagerstown(SAL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A/A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Bryan Carter, 26, B:L, T:L.
87/389 for .224/.287/.337 with 4 HR, 32 RBI, 42 R, 10/14 SB%,
and a 29:104 BB:K for AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: A+ backup.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA backup by 2008.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Daniel Ortmeier, 23, B:S, T:L.
95/377 for .252/.352/.424 with 10 HR, 48 RBI, 55 R, 18/20 SB%,
and a 47:110 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: $20 by 2008.

Carlos Valderrama, 26, B:R, T:R.
110/381 for .289/.345/.423 with 7 HR, 37 RBI, 59 R, 20/21 SB%,
and a 31:82 BB:K for AA Norwich(EL).
Appropriate 2005 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Major league reserve by 2007.
2005 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2009.

Randy Walter, 23, B:R, T:R.
5/45 for .111/.149/.111 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0/0 SB%,
and a 2:15 BB:K for AA Norwich(EL).
79/300 for .263/.328/.403 with 6 HR, 34 RBI, 43 R, 10/13 SB%,
and a 24:79 BB:K for A+ San Jose(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.

'05 pitcher reviews begin tomorrow with American League Starters.

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): Carlos Quentin($10), Conor Jackson($10), Jeff Salazar($10), Cody Ross($5), Fred Lewis($5). Lewis may arrive as part of the post-Bonds rebuilding, but I suspect he'll spend some time as a reserve before emerging as a starter; Ross looks like no more than a reserve at the moment barring injury. Conversely, Salazar should develop into an offensive force for the Rockies, and even his accomplishments should pale compared to the upside potential of Jackson and Quentin, who may rank among the best pure hitting prospects in the game, albeit lacking the speed skills normally necessary to develop into a top fantasy asset.