Jeremy Fikac

Fikac's solid numbers at Triple-A didn't translate into meaningful results in 16 big league innings. He's out of options entering spring training, so a change of address might be calling in late March.

Fikac was on his way to making a name for himself as a middle reliever after making 23 appearances for the Pads in 2001, posting a 1.37 ERA. That offseason, he had surgery to remove a cyst from his pitching hand. He came out of the gate on fire again in 2002, but suddenly lost effectiveness in early May. It’s difficult to say if the surgery had anything to do with his sudden ineffectiveness, or if other factors were at play. If Fikac pitches well in the spring, it’s probably safe to assume that the woes he experienced in 2002 are a thing of the past.