Best viewed in IE 4.0+
 
Rotohelp  
February
4th
2002
Your Daily Fantasy Rx
Rotohelp
Pitcher Month: AL Prospects & Suspects
by Tim Polko

Today's Fantasy Rx.


I hope everyone enjoyed the Super Bowl and is now looking forward to Spring Training, I mean, Figure Skating as the Olympics begin on Saturday. Since I doubt anyone will mind, here are the highlights of yesterday's events:

Best ads: Office for National Drug Control Policy, with their spot-on "parodies" of past MasterCard and Monster.com ads. Finally, we see an appropriate use of our tax dollars, suggesting one of the most logical connections to patriotic Americans: anyone buying illegal narcotics could be supporting terrorists.

Worst ads: We were so disappointed by the Pepsi ads that they earned our uncoveted "Turkey of the Week" award. All they really depicted was a history of really dreadful ads by an inferior product and company.

Funniest ad: Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon's Identity. Visa brings up a somewhat faded although not dated pop culture reference in one of the best in-jokes of the night.

Most interesting ads (tie): Monster's Giuliani speech and Bud's Clydesdales honoring New York, both very dignified remembrances of September 11th.

Best ad by a financial institution: Hank Aaron encouraging Barry Bonds to retire before breaking the all-time home run record, by Charles Schwab. The only primarily baseball ad of the night hit the funny bone early in the game.

Best Bud ad: Southerner in the "howyadoin'" bar, near the end of the game.

Most overrated ads according to the overnight numbers (tie): Levi's Crazylegs and Blockbuster's Dancing Pets. The latter has a promising concept with a weak delivery, and none of Spike Jonze's videos make any sense.

Best animal actor: E*Trade's monkey. While the ad just kept going, each segment was funnier than the last.

Best official singing performance: Mariah Carey singing the National Anthem. You could see her restraint as she sung a relaxed and normal version, only taking off to a higher octave on the "brave" at the end.

Best unofficial singing show: "A Hard Day's Night" by Terry Bradshaw and Sir Paul. Of course it was unnecessary and added to an already extended halftime show, but how many of us wish we could duet with Paul for even a minute? Congratulations to Terry for acting like any normal fan, and ignoring any embarrassment or subsequent jeers.

Most momentum-changing decision: Introducing the Patriots as a team. Their action forced everyone to immediately focus on the game and how the media over-hyped so many individual Rams while centering on the Pats' QB before almost anyone else on the team. Everyone, including the Rams, seemed surprised by this move, and the Patriots carried that momentum into the game.

I believe that covers everything important from Sunday. The commercials as a whole were disappointing when compared to previous years, but we still enjoyed most of the telecast.

Okay, so in case you missed it, the Patriots beat the Rams by a score of 20-17 on an Adam Vinatieri 48-foot field goal as the clock ran out, and even my mom enjoyed the game.


Now, on to the important portion of today's article. Please refer to this 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 American League East

Baltimore Orioles
Minor League Free Agents:
Jose Advincola, 21, P:L, B:L. 57:27 K:BB in 51 IP with 57 H and 8 HR between A Delmarva and R+ Bluefield.
Appropriate 2002 Role: A-ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A+ reliever by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Derek Brown, 24, P:R, B:R. 58:25 K:BB in 85.2 IP with 94 H and 10 HR between AAA Rochester and AA Bowie.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Scott Eibey, 27, P:L, B:L. 48:22 K:BB in 69 IP with 84 H and 9 HR at AA Bowie.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Steve Falteisek, 29, P:R, B:R. 64:25 K:BB in 106.2 IP with 128 H and 20 HR between IND Long Island and AA Bowie.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Derek Forbes, 22, P:R, B:R. 11:6 K:BB in 8.1 IP with 12 H and 1 HR at R+ Bluefield.
Appropriate 2002 Role: A- reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A-ball reliever by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Anthony Shumaker, 28, P:L, B:L. 53:31 K:BB in 72.2 IP with 70 H and 7 HR at AAA Rochester.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Steve Bechler, 21, P:R, B:R. 135:42 K:BB in 169.2 IP with 160 H and 18 HR between A+ Frederick, AAA Rochester, and AA Bowie.
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.

Jimmy Hamilton, 25, P:L, B:L. 71:35 K:BB in 85.1 IP with 88 H and 5 HR between AAA Rochester and AA Bowie.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Rick Huisman, 32, P:R, B:R. 29:18 K:BB in 32 IP with 42 H and 8 HR between AAA Rochester and AAA Memphis.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Injury replacement by 2004.

Jason Lakman, 24, P:R, B:R. 46:21 K:BB in 66 IP with 84 H and 7 HR between A+ Frederick, AA Bowie, and AAA Rochester.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Rafael Pina, 29, P:R, B:R. 47:17 K:BB in 74 IP with 82 H and 4 HR between IND Sonoma City, AA Bowie, and AAA Rochester.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Jay Spurgeon, 24, P:R, B:R. 61:27 K:BB in 87 H with 85 H and 12 HR at AAA Rochester.
Appropriate 2002 Role: #5 starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

John Stephens, 21, P:R, B:R. 191:40 K:BB in 190 IP with 147 H and 15 HR between AA Bowie, and AAA Rochester..
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #1 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: A couple bucks at the draft or a high draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2006.

Jeff Wilson, 25, P:L, B:R. 87:51 K:BB in 133.2 IP with 150 H and 20 HR between AAA Rochester and AA Bowie.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Shaun Babula, 24, P:L, B:S. 27:12 K:BB in 38.2 IP with 37 H and 2 HR at AA Bowie.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Beau Hale, 22, P:R, B:R. 70:19 K:BB in 95.2 IP with 104 H and 9 HR between A+ Frederick and AA Bowie.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #2 starter by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Aaron Rakers, 24, P:R, B:R. 74:20 K:BB in 60.1 IP with 53 H at AA Bowie.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Closer by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2006.

Ken Sims, 25, P:R, B:R. 51:26 K:BB in 112 IP with 123 H and 9 HR at AA Bowie.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Matt Riley, 20, P:L, B:L. Did not pitch in 2001 due to injury. 72:53 K:BB in 81 IP with 89 H and 12 HR between AAA Rochester and AA Bowie in 2000.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #2 starter by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2007.


Boston Red Sox
Minor League Free Agents:
Ken Hill was discussed with American League Relievers.
Rafael Betancourt, 26, P:R, B:R. 27:3 K:BB in 24 IP with 28 H and 0 HR at AA Trenton.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Derrin Ebert, 24, P:L, B:R. 123:33 K:BB in 160 IP with 184 H and 16 HR between AAA Pawtucket and AA Trenton.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Jim Farrell, 27, P:R, B:R. 2:1 K:BB in 3 IP with 2 H and 0 HR between AAA Pawtucket and AA Trenton.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #5 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Mike Kusiewicz, 24, P:L, B:R. 123:31 K:BB in 125.2 IP with 125 H and 9 HR between AA Trenton and AAA Pawtucket.
Appropriate 2002 Role: #5 starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season FAAB.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Sang-Hoon Lee, 30, P:L, B:L. 44:16 K:BB in 53 IP with 52 H and 11 HR at AAA Pawtucket.
Appropriate 2002 Role: Lefty specialist.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Trever Miller, 28, P:L, B:R. 99:35 K:BB in 124 IP with 145 H and 16 HR between A+ Sarasota and AAA Pawtucket.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Jesus Pena, 26, P:L, B:L. 77:45 K:BB in 104.1 IP with 138 H and 16 HR between AAA Pawtucket and AA Trenton.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Rafael Roque, 27, P:L, B:L. 68:35 K:BB in 98.2 IP with 101 H and 15 HR at AAA Pawtucket.
Appropriate 2002 Role: Lefty specialist.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Bryan Ward, 29, P:L, B:L. 21:7 K:BB in 37 IP with 58 H and 5 HR between R Red Sox, A+ Sarasota, and AAA Pawtucket.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Prospects:
Jin Ho Cho, 25, P:R, B:R. 77:17 K:BB in 117.1 IP with 133 H and 14 HR at AAA Pawtucket.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Andy Hazlett, 25, P:L, B:L. 57:16 K:BB in 74.2 IP with 65 H and 7 HR between AA Trenton and AAA Pawtucket.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Jason Sekany, 25, P:R, B:R. 49:26 K:BB in 72 IP with 73 H and 14 HR between AAA Pawtucket and AA Trenton.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Mark Cisar, 26, P:R, B:R. 60:22 K:BB in 69.1 IP with 71 H and 6 HR between A+ Sarasota and AA Trenton.
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.

Chris Elmore, 24, P:L, B:L. 96:31 K:BB in 149.1 IP with 134 H and 5 HR between A+ Sarasota and AA Trenton.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Josh Hancock, 23, P:R, B:R. 119:37 K:BB in 130.2 IP with 138 H and 8 HR at AA Trenton.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Terry Hill, 25, P:L, B:L. 53:10 K:BB in 45.1 IP with 40 H and 3 HR between R Red Sox and AA Trenton.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Late-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

B.J. Leach, 23, P:R, B:R. 50:12 K:BB in 48.1 IP with 48 H and 7 HR between R Red Sox and AA Trenton.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.

Greg Montalbano, 23, P:L, B:L. 132:39 K:BB in 139.1 IP with 116 H and 19 HR between A+ Sarasota and AA Trenton.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Corey Spencer, 24, P:L, B:L. 82:31 K:BB in 77.2 IP with 85 H and 9 HR at AA Trenton.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.


New York Yankees
Minor League Free Agents:
Chris Peters was included with National League Relievers.
Tim Adkins, 27, P:L, B:L. 84:30 K:BB in 80.1 IP with 72 H and 7 HR between AAA Columbus and AA Norwich.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Lefty specialist by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Scott Aldred, 33, P:L, B:L. 43:7 K:BB in 37 IP with 36 H and 3 HR at AA Norwich.
Appropriate 2002 Role: Lefty specialist.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Lefty specialist in 2002.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Injury replacement.

Brian Buchanan, 24, P:L, B:L. 82:34 K:BB in 79.1 IP with 82 H and 9 HR at A Greensboro..
Appropriate 2002 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Hemes Coscorrosa, ??, P:L, B:?. 12:1 K:BB in 9 IP with 7 H and 0 HR for La Pradera of the Venezuelan Summer League.
Appropriate 2002 Role: Rookie ball reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A-ball reliever.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Pat Flury, 28, P:R, B:R. 84:29 K:BB in 63.2 IP with 41 H and 6 HR between AAA Ottawa, AA Norwich, and AAA Columbus.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Eric Gunderson, 35, P:L, B:R. 63:24 K:BB in 75.2 IP with 72 H and 6 HR between AAA Buffalo and AAA Columbus.
Appropriate 2002 Role: Lefty specialist.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Lefty specialist in 2002.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: Injury replacement.

Domingo Jean, 32, P:R, B:R. 88:26 K:BB in 71 IP with 71 H and 5 HR between AAA Columbus and AA Norwich.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Justin Jensen, 27, P:L, B:L. 73:40 K:BB in 69.1 IP with 59 H and 2 HR between AA Norwich and A+ Tampa.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Barry Johnson, 31, P:R, B:R. 53:24 K:BB in 75 IP with 76 H and 7 HR between AAA Columbus and AA Norwich.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Denny Lail, 26, P:R, B:R. 105:46 K:BB in 136.2 IP with 144 H and 11 HR at AAA Columbus.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Brian Looney, 31, P:L, B:L. 16:10 K:BB in 16 IP with 23 H and 2 HR at AA Norwich.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Kevin Lovingier, 29, P:L, B:L. 103:38 K:BB in 99.2 IP with 69 H and 1 HR between AAA Columbus and AA Norwich.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Chad Ogea, 30, P:R, B:R. 27:18 K:BB in 36.2 IP with 44 H and 6 HR between A+ Tampa and AAA Columbus.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #5 starter by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Alex Pacheco, 27, P:R, B:R. 65:16 K:BB in 50 IP with 25 H and 2 HR at AA Norwich.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Geraldo Padua, 24, P:R, B:R. 36:13 K:BB in 42 IP with 42 H and 5 HR between AA Altoona, A+ Tampa, A Greensboro, and AA Norwich.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #5 starter by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2007.

Julio Rangel, 25, P:R, B:R. 18:13 K:BB in 27.1 IP with 18 H and 0 HR for Carta Vieja Ronner's of the Baseball league of Panama.
Appropriate 2002 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA reliever by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Brandon Reed, 26, P:R, B:R. 30:8 K:BB in 33.2 IP with 27 H and 2 HR at AAA Columbus.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Tim Scott, 34, P:R, B:R. 72:9 K:BB in 53 IP with 44 H and 4 HR between IND Sonoma City and AAA Columbus.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Josh Stevens, 22, P:R, B:R. 42:9 K:BB in 36.2 IP with 29 H and 3 HR at A Greensboro.
Appropriate 2002 Role: A+ reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2008.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2008.

Jim Stoops, 29, P:R, B:R. 19:11 K:BB in 21 IP with 22 H and 5 HR between AAA Columbus and AA Norwich.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Froilan Teran, ??, P:R, B:R. 1:3 K:BB in 4 IP with 10 H and 0 HR for La Pradera of the Venezuelan Summer League.
Appropriate 2002 Role: Venezuelan Summer League.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Rookie ball by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Brian Williams, 32, P:R, B:R. 36:27 K:BB in 62 IP with 74 H and 5 HR between AAA Pawtucket and AAA Columbus.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2003.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Prospects:
Mike Bertotti, 31, P:L, B:L. 142:65 K:BB in 112.1 IP with 85 H and 8 HR between AAA Columbus and IND New Jersey.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Lefty specialist by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Randy Flores, 25, P:L, B:L. 119:65 K:BB in 164.1 IP with 161 H and 15 HR between AAA Columbus and AA Norwich.
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.

Butch Henry, 32, P:L, B:L. 77:18 K:BB in 116.1 IP with 140 H and 14 HR between AAA Syracuse, AAA Indianapolis, and AAA Columbus.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Dave Walling, 22, P:R, B:R. 40:6 K:BB in 55 IP with 72 H and 4 HR between AAA Columbus, AA Norwich, and A+ Tampa .
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Jeremy Blevins, 23, P:R, B:R. 63:26 K:BB in 63.1 IP with 46 H and 2 HR at AA Norwich.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Ryan Bradley, 25, P:R, B:R. 85:70 K:BB in 96.1 IP with 74 H and 9 HR between AA Norwich and A+ Tampa.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Brandon Claussen, 22, P:L, B:L. 220:68 K:BB in 187 IP with 148 H and 8 HR between A+ Tampa and AA Norwich.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #1 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: High draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2005.

Alex Graman, 23, P:L, B:L. 138:60 K:BB in 166.1 IP with 174 H and 10 HR at AA Norwich.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-level draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2005.

Mike Jerzembeck, 29, P:R, B:R. 31:8 K:BB in 28 IP with 30 H and 5 HR at AA Norwich.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Brian Rogers, 24, P:R, B:R. 150:63 K:BB in 177.1 IP with 187 H and 21 HR at AA Norwich.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Todd Noel, 22, P:R, B:R. Did not pitch in 2001 due to injury. 11:8 K:BB in 10 IP with 18 H and 2 HR at A+ Tampa in 2000.
Appropriate 2002 Role: A+/AA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2007.


Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Minor League Free Agents:
Brian Rose was discussed with American League and National League Relievers.
Brad Cornett , 32, P:R, B:R. 70:18 K:BB in 84.2 IP with 93 H and 3 HR between AAA Syracuse, IND Bridgeport, and AAA Durham.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #5 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Luis Garcia, 25, P:R, B:R. 48:30 K:BB 78.2 IP with 65 H and 3 HR for Tampa Bay of the Dominican Summer League. Converted from OF in 2001.
Appropriate 2002 Role: Dominican Summer League.
Long-term Upside & ETA: A-ball by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Kevin Henthorne, 31, P:R, B:S. 49:31 K:BB in 108.1 IP with 124 H and 14 HR for the Mexico City Tigers.
Appropriate 2002 Role: Mexican League
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAA starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Santos Hernandez, 28, P:R, B:R. 66:28 K:BB in 62.2 IP with 55 H and 4 HR for the Mexico City Tigers.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Matt Montgomery, 25, P:R, B:R. 49:17 K:BB in 50.1 IP with 41 H and 4 HR between AAA Las Vegas, AA Jacksonville, and A+ Bakersfield.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Denis Pujals, 28, P:R, B:R. 5:6 K:BB in 16 IP with 24 H and 5 HR between AAA Durham and AA Orlando.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: AAAA reliever by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: None.

Juan Rosario, 25, P:R, B:R. 55:27 K:BB in 68.1 IP with 69 H and 3 HR at AA Orlando.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Prospects:
Stevenson Agosto, 24, P:L, B:L. 118:62 K:BB in 134.2 IP with 119 H and 12 HR between AAA Durham and AA Orlando.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA swingman.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Wilson Alvarez, 31, P:L, B:L. 34:12 K:BB in 38.1 IP with 44 H and 8 HR between AA Orlando and AAA Durham.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Trevor Enders, 26, P:L, B:R. 64:19 K:BB in 94.1 IP with 102 H and 17 HR between AAA Durham and AA Orlando.
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.

Lee Gardner, 26, P:R, B:R. 55:23 K:BB in 77.2 IP with 76 H and 10 HR between AA Orlando and AAA Durham.
Appropriate 2002 Role: RHMR.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Mid-season injury replacement.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Juan Guzman, 34, P:R, B:R. 51:34 K:BB in 72.1 IP with 58 H and 7 HR between AA Orlando and AAA Durham.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Talley Haines, 24, P:R, B:R. 74:29 K:BB in 73.2 IP with 73 H and 7 HR between AA Orlando and AAA Durham.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.

Delvin James, 23, P:R, B:R. 82:36 K:BB in 128 IP with 134 H and 9 HR between AA Orlando and AAA Durham.
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.

Jason Jimenez, 25, P:L, B:R. 71:38 K:BB in 74 IP with 69 H and 6 HR between AAA Durham and AA Orlando.
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.

Jim Magrane, 22, P:R, B:R. 126:56 K:BB in 182 IP with 166 H and 15 HR at AA Orlando.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Low-round minor league pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $15 by 2006.

Nathan Ruhl, 24, P:R, B:R. 85:44 K:BB in 82 IP with 91 H and 10 HR between A+ Bakersfield and AA Orlando.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2006.


Toronto Blue Jays
Minor League Free Agents:
Jason Dickson, 28, P:R, B:L. 81:31 K:BB in 108.1 IP with 119 H and 13 HR between A+ Dunedin, AA Tennessee, and AAA Syracuse.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

John Dillinger, 27, P:R, B:R. 108:58 K:BB in 155.2 IP with 150 H and 10 HR at AAA Syracuse.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Prospects:
Scott Cassidy, 25, P:R, B:R. 129:53 K:BB in 159.2 IP with 138 H and 16 HR between AA Tennessee and AAA Syracuse.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #3 starter by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2006.

Vinny Chulk, 22, P:R, B:R. 96:25 K:BB in 83.2 IP with 77 H and 7 HR between AAA Syracuse, A+ Dunedin, and AA Tennessee.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: Set-up by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Randy Espina, 23, P:L, B:L. 36:17 K:BB in 51 IP with 46 H and 6 HR between A+ Rancho Cucamonga, AAA Salt Lake, and AAA Syracuse.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: LHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Matt McClellan, 24, P:R, B:R. 63:28 K:BB in 71 IP with 66 H and 7 HR between AA Tennessee and AAA Syracuse.
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.

Chris Baker, 23, P:R, B:R. 121:42 K:BB in 179 IP with 162 H and 22 HR at AA Tennessee.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $10 by 2005.

Pete Bauer, 22, P:R, B:L. 118:47 K:BB in 166.1 IP with 173 H and 12 HR between A Charleston-West Virgina and AA Tennessee.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2005.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Joe Casey, 22, P:R, B:R. 42:16 K:BB in 61 IP with 74 H and 8 HR at AA Tennessee.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA reliever.
Long-term Upside & ETA: RHMR by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2005.

Gustavo Chacin, 20, P:L, B:L. 86:39 K:BB in 140.1 IP with 138 H and 17 HR at AA Tennessee.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AA/AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #4 starter by 2004.
2002 Fantasy Potential: None.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $5 by 2004.

Mike Smith, 23, P:R, B:R. 162:47 K:BB in 187.1 IP with 158 H and 9 HR between A Charleston-West Virginia and AA Tennessee.
Appropriate 2002 Role: AAA starter.
Long-term Upside & ETA: #2 starter by 2006.
2002 Fantasy Potential: Low-round draft pick.
Long-term Fantasy Upside & ETA: $20 by 2007.

We'll review minor league free agents and AAA/AA prospects from the American League Central tomorrow.

Today's Fantasy Rx: John Stephens and Brandon Claussen are the most prepared pitchers in the AL East, with Alex Graman and Mike Smith also looking extremely promising. Only Stephens likely deserves a top minor league pick since Baltimore will certainly give him a chance to start. While Claussen shows incredible promise and is worthy of a high pick in mixed leagues, the Yankees are willing to trade him if needed. Graman and Smith show good promise for young pitchers in AA, and if given the opportunity, should excel in their respective organizations, although I expect Graman will be traded sometime this season.

Click here to read the previous article.

Please e-mail your comments to tim@rotohelp.com.
Advertise on
Rotohelp
All content ©2001-18 Rotohelp, Inc. All rights reserved. PO Box 72054 Roselle, IL 60172.
Please send your comments, suggestions, and complaints to: admin@rotohelp.com.