Craig Stansberry

Stansberry is a decent prospect with some pop for a middle infielder. He homered 14 times and knocked in 75 runs for Triple-A Portland last year. He's back on the Padres' radar screen after a disappointing 2006, but it would be a surprise if he occupies a substantial major league role in 2008.

Stansberry, 25, suffered a bit of a power outage in 2006, dropping from 21 homers in 2005 to 13 home runs last year. Because he doesn't hit for average (a combined .243 in 2006), Stansberry needs to show he has the power to make it to the major leagues. A disappointing fall league performance didn't help his cause much, and the Pirates designated him for assignment in December. Stansberry batted just .128 in the AFL, hitting only one homer to go along with nine RBI. The College World Series star will need a strong season to regain some of the prospect luster he's lost over the last year or so.

Stansberry is one of the few remaining Pittsburgh prospects that didn't play for the Pirates in 2005. The 24-year-old second baseman spent most of his season with Double-A Altoona, where he hit .238 with 16 home runs, 67 RBI and 14 steals in 116 games. His long-term path at second base is blocked by Jose Castillo, so it's conceivable the team could have him switch positions at some point. Stansberry will likely start the season at Triple-A.