With the offseason boring full speed ahead, I'm just curious if anyone had thoughts on what their respective teams did today in regards to guys to protect.  Any surprises?  Any disappointments?  Any big time targets out there?

a)  Blake Parker - Was in AFL.  Closed in AAA this year.  Former catcher throws in the low-mid 90's with a good slider.  Some control problems.  Seems to be middle relief/borderline setup type.

b)  John Gaub - Was in AFL, and struggled there.  Had a strong year, though, jumping to AA to start and ending in Iowa.  Excellent LOOGY potential with a low 90's fastball and a good slider.

c)  Welington Castillo - Was in AFL briefly.  Top Cubs catching prospect.  Talented, but still a work in progress.  Some bad luck with the bat early in 2009, then got hot 2nd half.  Defensively has a high ceiling, but isn't there yet, although indications are that he improved this year.  Has oft been compared to Yadier Molina, but to thb, I see more of a Bengie Molina type if he really develops.

d)  Rafael Dolis - Hard throwing big righty had control problems as a starter, but projects more as a power pen arm anyways.  Many (including Callis) had argued that he'd be the top pick in the Rule 5 draft if he wasn't protected.  Upper 90's fb that can hit triple digits, and solid slider and change options.

e)  James Adduci - The mild surprise for me, although with that many spots available, it wasn't a big deal.  Lanky, athletic OF with minimal power but makes good contact and shows good discipline.  Runs the bases well, good throwing arm.  Seems like a depth OF type that handles all three spots and can come in to pinch hit and pinch run a bit.  I was surprised as the Cubs have enough OF depth on the 40 man right now.

Best of the rest on the Cubs:  Alessandro Maestri (Italian has good stuff but struggled this year while working his way back; imo, projects as a middle relief, Wuertz-type if he develops), Chris Robinson/Steve Clevenger/Robinson Chirinos (backup catcher types; Castillo had more value, no need to protect 4 catchers), Thomas Diamond (former Rangers first rounder is still an unknown), Matt Camp (versatile guy who could fit as a last man on the bench type potentially), Robert Hernandez (was very exciting a couple years ago as a youngster in Peoria - then the PED suspension, and he's been stuck), Jeremy Papelbon/Jayson Ruhlman (decent lefty options, in Papelbon's case, he might not warm up fast enough to be a pen arm).

All in all, there isn't anyone hanging out there that I desperately thought needed to be protected.

Anyhow, curious what other people thought about what your organizations did.