Kurt Isenberg LHP
Height: 6’0’’ Weight: 190
Age: 1/82 Signed: 2003 (4-James Madison) Options: 3
Repertoire: 89-91 fastball, curve, change

Secondary Stats (Dunedin):
Vs Left: .219
Vs Right: .290
Bases Empty: .319
Runners On: .233
Scoring Position: .212
WHIP: 1.36
GO/AO: 2.35

Notes: When things are going poorly, Isenberg is basically a one-pitch (fastball) pitcher. He projects to be a LOOGY if he cannot master the change-up or improve the consistency with his curveball. He has an athletic build and knows how to pitch. He’s a solid athlete who fields his position well. He was a two-way player in college, until he focused more on pitching in his junior year. Isenberg has trouble repeating his release point.

Billy Carnline RHP
Height: 6’3’’ Weight: 185
Age: 1/84 Signed: 2005 (12-Texas Tech) Options: 3
Repertoire: 89-94 fastball, slider, curve, change

Secondary Stats (Dunedin):
Vs Left: .247
Vs Right: .272
Bases Empty: .227
Runners On: .321
Scoring Position: .308
WHIP: 1.32
GO/AO: 0.89

Notes: Carnline’s pro debut numbers do not look nearly as good as they did going into the last month of the season. He struggled mightily when he was placed in the rotation. However, the same can not be said for his first full season in the majors when he adjusted to the starting role, although he was shut down late in the year as a precaution and to avoid throwing too many innings. The right-hander was drafted by the New York Yankees out of high school. His stuff is a tick better when he pitches in relief. Carnline needs to induce more ground balls to be successful at higher levels.

Danny Core RHP
Height:  6’1’’ Weight:
195
Age: 7/81   Signed: 2003 (7-Florida Atlantic)   Options: 3
Repertoire: average fastball, plus curve

Secondary Stats:
Vs Left: .267
Vs Right: .230
Bases Empty: .201
Runners On: .300
Scoring Position: .283
WHIP: 1.37
GO/AO: 0.89

Notes: Core possesses average stuff but he has big heart. He is probably better-suited for the bullpen because of his stuff but appears more comfortable with starting. In 2006 hitters batted .263 against him as a reliever (47 innings), compared to .212 as a starter. (32.2 innings). 2005 was a lost year. Core gets hit a long way when he pitches up in the zone. He has a medium build and is a solid, durable pitcher. Core is a good competitor and knows how to pitch. Core is not afraid to go after hitters.

Eric Fowler LHP
Height: 6’3’’ Weight: 215
Age: 3/83 Signed: 2005 (5-Mississippi) Options: 3
Repertoire: 88-92 fastball, MLB curve, average change

Secondary Stats:
Vs Left: .326
Vs Right: .258
Bases Empty: .279
Runners On: .269
Scoring Position: .283
WHIP: 1.37
GO/AO: 1.87

Notes: Fowler struggled with his control during his pro debut, but improved it last season. However, he may have been in the strike zone too much given the number of hits he allowed. Fowler has solid-average stuff. His slider comes and goes but when it’s on he can be a strikeout pitcher. He hasn’t responded well to past moves to the bullpen, though that’s what scouts consider his better future role. If he stays more consistent, he could become a solid fourth starter in the majors.

Orlando Trias RHP
Height: 6’3’’ Weight: 180
Age: 3/84  Signed: 2003 (FA) Options: 3
Repertoire: 87-90 mphfastball, sinker, slider, change

Secondary Stats:
Vs Left: .290
Vs Right: .254
Bases Empty: ..277
Runners On: .265
Scoring Position: .271
WHIP: 1.36
GO/AO: 1.17

Notes: Trias had an effective season in 2006 despite two-level promotion to start the year. He is predominantly a fastball-slider pitcher and needs to keep the ball on the ground.

Milton Tavarez RHP
Height: 6’2’’ Weight:190
Age: 3/82 Signed: 2000 FA-Boston) Options: 3
Repertoire: Unavailable

Secondary Stats:
Vs Left: .340
Vs Right: .259
Bases Empty: .263
Runners On: .333
Scoring Position: .274
WHIP: 1.80
GO/AO: 0.67

Notes: Tavarez was taken in minor league Rule 5 draft from the Red Sox in 2004. He struggles to make the “big pitch.” But was fourth in league saves in 2006, despite a brutal 6.71 ERA. He stuggles with runners on base and lefties his .340.

Robert Ray RHP
Height: 6’4’’ Weight: 190
Age: 1/84 Signed: 2005 (7-Texas A&M) Options: 3
Repertoire: 90-93 fastball, curve, slider, developing change

Secondary Stats:
Vs Left: .347
Vs Right: .265
Bases Empty: .262
Runners On: .360
Scoring Position: .367
WHIP: 1.50
GO/AO: 1.06

Notes: Ray has tremendous potential and was considered a premium talent after his sophomore season with Texas A&M. He features a low to mid-90s fastball with explosive late-life and a plus curveball. He also has a good change-up that gets left-hand batters out. Ray needs better command and also needs to set up hitters more He is tall and lanky with a loose arm. He needs to avoid over-throwing his curve and continue refining his changeup. Ray battled injuries in 2006 and needs to show he can stay healthy. He also needs to be a little more coachable.

Russell Savickas RHP
Height: 6’4’’ Weight: 170
Age: 7/83 Signed: 2002 (9-High School) Options: 3
Repertoire: 88-90 mph fastball, slider, change

Secondary Stats (Dunedin):
Vs Left: .295
Vs Right: .268
Bases Empty: .261
Runners On: .301
Scoring Position: .260
WHIP: 1.54
GO/AO: 1.36

Notes: Savickas has been slow to develop and spent three seasons in rookie ball. He is too hittable but he induces a significant number of ground balls. Savickas has a lanky, long, needle-like body with long arms and legs. He is built like Jamie Moyer with an athletic, loose, strong arm. He throws his fastballs mostly at 88-89 mph with tailing and sinking action. His overhand, downward curveball is his out-pitch. Savickas possesses solid mound presence and goes after hitters. He is also a quality person off the field. He had better success in Lansing in 2006 because he induced more groundballs (3.25 GO/AO) than at Dunedin