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January
20th
2002
Your Daily Fantasy Rx
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Pitcher Month: NL Prospects and Suspects

by Tim Polko

Please refer to Friday's column for information on the upside rankings, as well as general commentary on how to assemble a pitching staff.

Minor League Free Agents and AAA/AA Prospects from the National League West

Arizona Diamondbacks
Minor League Free Agents:
Jonathan Johnson was reviewed with American League Relievers.
Dan Carlson, 31, P:R, B:R.
76:20 K:BB in 72.1 IP with 79 H and 7 HR between AAA Memphis and AA El Paso.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2003.

Joe Crawford, 31, P:L, B:L.
90:39 K:BB in 123.3 IP with 159 H and 12 Hr between IND Bridgeport, AA El Paso, and AAA Tucson.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement if good H/9 at AAA.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Carlos Gonzalez, 21, P:R, ???.
36:21 K:BB in 37.2 IP with 38 H and 1 HR between R+ Missoula and A- Yakima.
Appropriate 2002 Role: Short-season A-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A+ reliever by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Sean Lawrence, 30, P:R, B:L.
76:22 K:BB in 58.1 IP with 52 H and 3 HR between AAA Portland and AAA Tucson.
Appropriate 2002 Role: Left specialist
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2003.

Stephen Randolph, 27, P:L, B:L.
82:72 K:BB in 96.1 IP with 93 H and 13 HR between AAA Tucson and AA El Paso.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Lefty specialist by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Todd Revenig, 32, P:R, B:R.
42:12 K:BB in 65.2 IP with 82 H and 9 HR at AAA Tucson.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season injury replacement if low H/9 in AAA.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Kennie Steenstra, 30, P:R, B:R.
114:42 K:BB in 170 IP with 187 H and 14 HR at AAA Tucson.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #5 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement if good K/9 in AAA.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Prospects:
Anthony Chavez, 30, P:R, B:R.
76:37 K:BB in 86.2 IP with 109 H and 5 HR at AAA Tucson.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Long relief by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Jason Jacome, 30, P:L, B:L.
72:37 K:BB in 120 IP with 149 H and 11 HR at AAA Tucson.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Lefty specialist by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Jason Martines, 25, P:R, B:L.
64:27 K:BB in 87 IP with 93 H and 7 HR between AAA Tucson and AA El Paso.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

John Patterson, 23, P:R, B:R.
68:43 K:BB in 102.1 IP with 121 H and 14 HR between A+ Lancaster, AA El Paso, and AAA Tucson.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2004, if he can stay healthy; set-up by 2005 if he can't.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Carlos Reyes, 32, P:R, B:S.
33:19 K:BB in 39.2 IP with 44 H and 6 HR between AAA Sacramento and AAA Tucson.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Jeremy Ward, 23, P:R, B:R.
41:18 K:BB in 54 IP with 55 H and 3 HR between AA El Paso and AAA Tucson.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season injury replacement if good H/9 in AAA.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Chris Capuano, 22, P:L, B:L.
167:75 K:BB in 159.1 IP with 184 H and 13 HR at AA El Paso.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late round pick in deep leagues.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2005.

Jose Valverde, 21, P:R, B:R.
72:27 K:BB in 41.1 IP with 36 H and 1 HR at AA El Paso.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season FAAB pick
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2005.


Colorado Rockies
Minor League Free Agents:
Joe Davenport, Craig Dingman, and Horacio Estrada were reviewed with National League Relievers.
Heath Bost, 26, P:R, B:R.
64:23 K:BB in 75 IP with 82 H and 13 HR at AAA Colorado Springs.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Scott Dewitt, 26, P:L, B:R.
52:28 K:BB in 63 IP with 66 H and 5 HR at AA Carolina.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Lefty specialist by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Melido Dotel, 24, P:R, B:R.
0:5 K:BB in 0.1 IP with 3 H and 0 HR at R+ Casper.
Appropriate 2002 Role: Dominican Summer League reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A-ball reliever by 2007.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Jamie Emiliano, 26, P:R, B:R.
38:30 K:BB in 64.2 IP with 56 H and 4 HR at AA Carolina.
Appropriate 2002 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Andy Larkin, 27, P:R, B:R.
99:41 K:BB in 120 IP with 134 H and 17 HR at AAA Colorado Springs.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Long relief by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: $5 by 2005.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA:

Chandler Martin, 27, P:R, B:R.
51:20 K:BB in 88.2 IP with 92 H and 9 HR between A- Tri-City, A Ashville, and A+ Salem.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Scott Randall, 25, P:R, B:R.
57:35 K:BB in 82.2 IP with 87 H and 11 HR between A+ Salem, AA Carolina, and AAA Colorado Springs.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA swingman
Long-term Upside & ETA: Long relief by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

John Rosengren, 28, P:L, B:L.
Did not pitch professionally in 2002.
Appropriate 2002 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Steve Shoemaker, 28, P:R, B:L.
Did not pitch professionally in 2002.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Rob Averette, 24, P:R, B:R.
125:48 K:BB in 166.1 IP with 204 H and 29 HR at AAA Colorado Springs.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Mark Difelice, 24, P:R, B:R.
141:31 K:BB in 169 H with 164 H and 24 HR between AA Carolina and AAA Colorado Springs.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2006.

Kip Gross, 36, P:R, B:R.
56:16 K:BB in 99.2 IP with 138 H and 15 HR between AAA Las Vegas and AAA Colorado Springs.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Long relief by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Craig House, 23, P:R, B:R.
62:31 K:BB in 58.2 IP with 50 H and 4 HR at AAA Colorado Springs.
Appropriate 2002 Role: RHMR.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Luke Hudson, 24, P:R, B:R.
145:68 K:BB in 165 IP with 159 H and 19 HR at AA Carolina.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2004.

Ryan Kibler, 20, P:R, B:R.
161:62 K:BB in 184 IP with 141 H and 3 HR between A Asheville, A+ Salem, and AA Carolina.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #2 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2006.

Ryan Seifert, 25, P:R, B:R.
88:28 K:BB in 103.1 IP with 103 H and 10 HR at AA Carolina.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.


Los Angeles Dodgers
Minor League Free Agents:
Bobby Bevel, 27, P:L, B:L.
62:27 K:BB in 81.1 IP with 78 H and 8 HR between AA Jacksonville and AAA Las Vegas.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Jim Bruske, 36, P:R, B:R.
107:25 K:BB in 106.1 IP with 129 H and 15 HR between AAA Salt Lake and AAA Las Vegas.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Long relief by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Mid-season injury replacement if good AAA ratios.

John DeSilva, 33, P:R, B:R.
54:15 K:BB in 63.2 IP with 82 H and 7 HR between AAA Calgary and AAA Las Vegas.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Jim Dougherty, 33, P:R, B:R.
85:34 K:BB in 81 IP with 82 H and 8 HR at AAA Las Vegas.
Appropriate 2002 Role: RHMR.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR in 2002.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Pedro Feliciano, 24, P:L, B:L.
60:16 K:BB in 63 IP with 57 H and 5 HR between AAA Las Vegas and AA Jacksonville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Lindsay Gulin, 24, P:L, B:L.
111:46 K:BB in 126.1 IP with 128 H and 10 HR at AA Jacksonville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Mark Kiefer, 32, P:R, B:R.
174:46 K:BB in 145.2 IP with 126 H and 21 HR at AAA Las Vegas.
Appropriate 2002 Role: Long relief.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #5 starter by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season injury replacement if good K:BB.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Eddie Priest, 27, P:L, B:R.
67:31 K:BB in 93.1 IP with 132 IP and 14 HR at AAA Las Vegas.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Lefty specialist by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Maximo Regalado, 24, P:R, B:R.
33:22 K:BB in 22.2 IP with 20 H and 3 HR at AA Jacksonville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Fernando Rijo, 23, P:R, B:R.
139:64 K:BB in 150 IP with 114 H and 14 HR between A Wilmington and A+ Vero Beach.
Appropriate 2002 Role: A+ starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA swingman by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Brian Stephenson, 27, P:R, B:R.
3:2 K:BB in 8 IP with 6 H and 0 HR at AA Jacksonville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Matt Whisenant, 30, P:L, B:R.
42:36 K:BB in 60.1 IP with 83 H and 5 HR at AAA Las Vegas.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Lefty specialist by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Victor Alvarez, 24, P:L, B:L.
134:48 K:BB in 163 IP with 142 H and 13 HR between AA Jacksonville and AAA Las Vegas.
Appropriate 2002 Role: #5 starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: $5 on draft day, if he makes the team; otherwise a high draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2005.

Phil Devey, 24, P:L, B:L.
89:30 K:BB in 134 IP with 154 H and 14 HR between A+ Vero Beach, AAA Las Vegas, and AAA Jacksonville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Carlos Perez, 30, P:L, B:L.
20:11 K:BB in 30.1 IP with 42 H and 3 HR at AAA Las Vegas.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Chad Ricketts, 26, P:R, B:R.
70:25 K:BB in 58.2 IP with 49 H and 5 HR at AAA Las Vegas.
Appropriate 2002 Role: RHMR.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: A couple dollars on draft day.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2004.

Ben Simon, 26, P:R, B:R.
119:46 K:BB in 134 IP with 125 H and 20 HR between AA Jacksonville and AAA Las Vegas.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Mike Fischer, 24, P:R, B:R.
72:26 K:BB in 73.1 IP with 61 H and 9 HR between A+ Vero Beach and AA Jacksonville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Tony Gomes, 23, P:R, B:R.
57:26 K:BB in 51.2 IP with 43 H and 1 HR between A+ Vero Beack and AA Jacksonville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Tim Harrell, 25, P:R, B:R.
74:30 K:BB in 85 IP with 71 H and 11 HR between A+ Vero Beach and AA Jacksonville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Eric Junge, 24, P:R, B:R.
116:56 K:BB in 164 IP with 143 H and 19 HR at AA Jacksonville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Shane Nance, 23, P:L, B:L.
107:38 K:BB in 93.1 IP with 59 H and 7 HR between A+ Vero Beach and AA Jacksonville.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.


San Diego Padres
Minor League Free Agents:
David Lundquist and Jimmy Osting were reviewed with National League Relievers.
Bryan Corey, 27, P:R, B:R.
66:31 K:BB in 106 IP with 124 H and 12 HR at AAA Portland.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Long reliever by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Bo Donaldson, 26, P:R, B:R.
57:18 K:BB in 54 IP with 27 H and 3 HR between AA Altoona, AAA Nashville, and AAA San Diego.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Gabe Gonzalez, 29, P:L, B:L.
39:13 K:BB in 61 IP with 65 H and 2 HR between IND Long Beach, AAA Portland, and AA Mobile.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Lefty specialist by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Rodrigo Lopez, 25, P:R, B:R.
46:19 K:BB in 65.1 IP with 60 H and 8 HR between A+ Lake Elsinore and AAA Portland.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #5 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Matt Miller, 29, P:R, B:R.
43:14 K:BB in 44.2 IP with 44 H and 1 HR at AAA Portland.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Jason Stevenson, 26, P:R, B:R.
23:14 K:BB in 32 IP with 45 H and 2 HR between A+ Lake Elsinore and AA Mobile.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Clay Condrey, 25, P:R, B:R.
66:28 K:BB in 86.2 IP with 96 H and 8 HR between AA Mobile and AAA Portland.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Isabel Giron, 23, P:R, B:R.
89:31 K:BB in 83 IP with 89 H and 16 HR between AA Mobile and AAA Portland.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: $5 by 2004.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA:

Jeremy Powell, 25, P:R, B:R.
63:14 K:BB in 73.2 IP with 43 H and 2 HR at AAA Portland.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season injury replacement if solid AAA K:BB.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2004.

Stan Spencer, 31, P:R, B:R.
81:30 K:BB in 99 IP with 110 H and 11 HR at AAA Portland.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #5 starter by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season injury replacement if solid AAA H/9.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2003.

Dennis Tankersley, 22, P:R, B:R.
173:44 K:BB in 136.1 IP with 89 H and 9 HR between A+ Lake Elsinore, AA Mobile, and AAA Portland.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #1 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Very high draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2006.

Mike Bynum, 23, P:L, B:L.
69:35 K:BB in 84.1 IP with 90 H and 14 HR at AA Mobile.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2004.

Ben Howard, 22, P:R, B:R.
136:47 K:BB in 131.2 IP with 103 H and 7 HR between A+ Lake Elsinore and AA Mobile.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #2 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2006.

Jason Pearson, 25, P:L, B:L.
67:30 K:BB in 86.1 IP with 88 H and 5 HR at AA Mobile.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Lefty specialist by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: $5 by 2005.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA:

Jake Peavy, 20, P:R, B:R.
188:45 K:BB in 133.1 IP with 95 H and 9 HR between A+ Lake Elsinore and AA Mobile.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #1 starter by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: High draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $25 by 2006.

J.J. Trujillo, 25, P:R, B:R.
75:33 K:BB in 80 IP with 64 H and 2 HR between A+ Lake Elsinore and AA Mobile.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.


San Francisco Giants
Minor League Free Agents:
Jamie Arnold, 27, P:R, B:R.
56:36 K:BB in 76 IP with 96 H and 13 HR at AAA Fresno.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Long reliever by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Manny Bermudez, 24, P:R, B:R.
53:30 K:BB in 107.2 IP with 112 H and 3 HR between AA Shreveport and A+ San Jose.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Derek Hasselhoff, 27, P:R, B:R.
I feel I'm showing my age when I see this guy and the "Knight Rider" music starts going through my mind instead of "Baywatch".
65:26 K:BB in 72.1 IP with 53 H and 10 HR between AAA Charlotte and AAA Fresno.
Appropriate 2002 Role: RHMR.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR in 2002.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2003.

Brian Knoll, 27, P:R, B:R.
49:32 K:BB in 66.2 IP with 93 H and 12 HR between AAA Fresno and AA Shreveport.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA swingman.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Todd Rizzo, 30, P:L, B:R.
58:36 K:BB in 63.1 IP with 66 H and 6 HR between AAA Las Vegas and AAA Fresno.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Lefty specialist by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Julio Santana, 27, P:R, B:R.
125:50 K:BB in 132.2 IP with 160 H and 28 HR at AAA Fresno.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Prospects:
Robbie Crabtree, 28, P:R, B:R.
99:34 K:BB in 114.2 IP with 115 H and 11 HR at AAA Fresno.
Appropriate 2002 Role: RHMR.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: $5 FAAB bid, if he's ever called up.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2005.

Joe Horgan, 24, P:L, B:L.
66:30 K:BB in 111.1 IP with 108 H and 11 HR between AA Shreveport and AA Fresno.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Joe Nathan, 26, P:R, B:R.
54:70 K:BB in 108.2 IP with 136 H and 24 HR between AAA Fresno and AA Shreveport.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2007.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Mike Riley, 26, P:L, B:L.
86:45 K:BB in 96.1 IP with 114 H and 15 HR between AAA Fresno and AA Shreveport.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Jeff Verplancke, 23, P:R, B:R.
59:26 K:BB in 61 IP with 59 H and 4 HR between AA Shreveport and AAA Fresno.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Jon Cannon, 26, P:L, B:R.
87:37 K:BB in 78.2 IP with 59 H and 6 HR between AA Shreveport and A+ San Jose.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Ryan Cox, 24, P:R, B:R.
61:24 K:BB in 136.2 IP with 145 H and 8 HR at AA Shreveport.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Long reliever by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Leiby Guzman, 24, P:R, B:R.
45:17 K:BB in 62.2 IP with 65 H and 7 HR between AA Tulsa and AA Shreveport.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Jeff Urban, 24, P:L, B:R.
117:32 K:BB in 156.2 IP with 178 H and 16 HR at AA Shreveport.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Jerome Williams, 19, P:R, B:R.
84:34 K:BB in 130 IP with 116 H and 14 HR at AA Shreveport.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #2 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-level draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2005.


We'll begin American League Pitchers with AL Starters tomorrow.

Today's Fantasy Rx: At least a couple dozen of these pitchers deserve a look in the majors, and leading this rather impressive AL West class are the Padres' Tankersley, Peavey, and Howard and the Giants' Williams. The main reason that these players would make good draft picks is because they're both likely to be ready for the majors by sometime in 2003 at the latest and aren't blocked by high-salaried players in the majors. Victor Alvarez of LA looks very impressive until you realize that the Dodgers will soon have 6 starters signed through 2002 at $4M+ and 5 signed through 2003 at $4M+, and that's not including potential #3 starters like Gagne and Odalis Perez. Make sure when considering pitchers that your players have somewhere to go. A great hitter will find a lineup spot but a very good pitcher is a higher injury risk and therefore better trade bait. Don't go overboard in drafting minor league depth. Focus on players that can contribute immediately, and even if your team is similarly deep at pitching, you can always trade them if necessary to another team with an even bigger prospect fixation.

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