Craig Brazell

Brazell's power at Triple-A earned him a short promotion to the major leagues, but he struggled when sent back down to the minors. He set a career high in homers with 21 but that came at the expense of his BA and OBP. His inability to get on base (.331 OBA in 2003 and .297 OBA in 2004) and avoid striking out will probably cost him a full-time role in the major leagues. His range at first base is below average, so he has started to take fly balls in the outfield to make himself more valuable, although to date he has not seen any game action there. He might make the team out of spring training as a pinch hitter and back-up first baseman, but the more likely scenario sees him starting the year back in Triple-A with a promotion to the parent club sometime during the year.