A look at the 23 players new to the organization: Pitchers Roger Bailey No. 59 AGE: 28 B-R/T-R HT: 6-0 WT: 180 HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: Former Florida State star came up with Rockies and posted 18-19 record and 4.90 ERA in 92 games (46 starts). ... Was regular member of rotation in 1997, going 9-10, 4.29. ... Missed nearly all of 1998 season after suffering neck and back injuries in spring training auto accident. JOB PROSPECTS: Has thrown well early in camp and if healthy is definitely in the field of candidates to be the No. 4 or 5 starter. Larry Casian No. 57 AGE: 33 B-R/T-L HT: 6-0 WT: 175 HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: Has spent 12 seasons of pro ball shuttling between majors and minors, mainly as a middle reliever. ... Busiest season came in 1993 when he pitched in 54 games (56 2/3 innings) for Twins. ... Has also pitched for Indians, Cubs, Royals and White Sox. ... Has career 11-13 record and 4.56 ERA in 245 big-league games. JOB PROSPECTS: Among the most experienced candidates for a left-handed relief job. Certainly has Triple-A experience as well. Norm Charlton No. 35 AGE: 36 B-S/T-L HT: 6-3 WT: 205 HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: Teamed with Rob Dibble and Randy Myers to form Cincinnati's Nasty Boys bullpen in early 1990s. ... Was traded to Seattle in 1993 but suffered torn elbow ligament on Aug. 12, requiring two surgeries. ... Pitched subsequently for Phillies, Mariners (again), Orioles and Braves with mixed results. ... Used more recently as set-up man. ... Has career 45-49 record, 3.62 ERA and 96 saves. JOB PROSPECTS: If healthy is definitely a strong contender for bullpen job. Steve Cooke No. 54 AGE: 29 B-R/T-L HT: 6-6 WT: 245 HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: Spent three years as regular member of Pirates rotation, posting 25-36 record. ... Missed 1995 season with bursitis in left shoulder. ... Signed with Reds but missed nearly all of 1998 with elbow problems. JOB PROSPECTS: If he proves he's healthy, he could have a shot at a starter's job. If not, he is likely headed to Triple-A. Tim Davis No. 63 AGE: 28 B-L/T-L HT: 5-11, WT: 165 HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: Former Florida State star rose steadily through Mariners organization as reliever but suffered leg, shoulder and elbow injuries. ... Had Tommy John elbow surgery in June 1997, recovered to pitch 14 games at Double-A last season. JOB PROSPECTS: Another lefty who could be in the mix for bullpen job if healthy. MARK HUTTON No. 61 AGE: 29 B-R/B-T HT: 6-8 WT: 225 HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: One of five Australians to play in the majors, Hutton came up with the Yankees and has also pitched for the Marlins, Rockies and Reds. ... Mostly a starter in the minors; has been a middle-reliever in majors. ... Has career 9-7 record, 4.75 ERA. JOB PROSPECTS: Hard thrower most likely looking at Triple-A slot. Cory Lidle No. 27 AGE: 26 B-R/T-R HT: 5-11 WT: 175 HOW ACQUIRED: Claimed off waivers from Arizona. BACKGROUND: Went from Twins to Brewers to Mets organization and made it to majors in 1997, posting 7-2 record primarily in relief. ... Selected by Arizona in expansion draft, but missed nearly all of 1998 season due to elbow surgery. JOB PROSPECTS: Could compete for starting job when healthy, which could be by midseason. Ben McDonald No. 49 AGE: 31 B-R/T-R HT: 6-7 WT: 214 HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: First overall pick of 1989 draft won 40 games in three-year span for Orioles, but was slowed by shoulder problems and eventually surgery. ... Missed all of 1998 season. JOB PROSPECTS: Is working toward a May or June return to the rotation. Bobby Munoz No. 62 AGE: 30 B-R/T-R HT: 6-8 WT: 260 HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: Came up with the Yankees and has pitched for the Phillies and Orioles, but never has spent a full season in the majors. ... One-time starter was effective reliever at Triple-A Rochester in 1998, posting 3-1 record., 1.06 ERA and 19 saves. JOB PROSPECTS: Is throwing well and could have outside shot at bullpen job if one is available. Alan Newman No. 46 AGE: 29 B-L/T-L HT: 6-6 WT: 240 HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: Pitched for 11 seasons without making it to the majors. ... Has been with Twins, Reds, White Sox and Padres organizations. ... Pitched in 63 games for Triple-A Las Vegas in 1998, posting 3-3 record, 3.30 ERA and seven saves. ... Rays save enough to place him on 40-man roster. JOB PROSPECT: Will compete for left-handed relief spot. Steve Ontiveros No 50 AGE: 37 B-R/T-R HT: 6-0 WT: 205 HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: Spent majority of nine-season big-league career with Oakland and also pitched for Phillies and Mariners. ... Was a 1995 All-Star after 8-2 start, but hasn't pitched in majors since. ... Missed most of the 1996 and 1997 seasons due to elbow surgery. ... Split 1998 between Triple-A Memphis and Rochester. ... Has career 33-30 record, 3.62 ERA. Job prospects: Has a shot at open spots in rotation and could also relieve. Erik Plantenberg No. 64 AGE: 30 B-R/T-L HT: 6-1 WT: 185 HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: Spent most of 10 pro seasons in the minors. ... Has been with Boston, Seattle, San Diego, Cleveland, Philadelphia and San Francisco organizations. ... Spent 1998 with Triple-A Fresno. ... Has one save and no decisions in 61 big-league games. Job prospects: Won a spot in '97 Phillies bullpen with strong spring, could do same here. Mark Sievert No. 77 AGE: 26 B-L/T-R HT: 6-3 WT: 205 HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: Rising prospect in Toronto organization until falling to an assortment of injuries. ... Threw a no-hitter for Class A St. Catherines in 1994. ... Spent parts of three seasons with Triple-A Syracuse. JOB PROSPECTS: Seems to be headed for Triple-A Durham's rotation. Bobby Witt No. 53 AGE: 34 B-R/T-R HT: 6-2 WT: 215 HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: One-time star with Texas and Oakland is trying to extend career after rough 1998 season - 7-9, 6.57 with Texas and St. Louis. ... Ranks 20th among active pitchers with 131 wins, more than any Rays pitcher. ... Won 16 games as recently as 1996. ... Pitched for Rays manager Larry Rothschild with Florida in 1995. ... Has career 131-140 record and 4.73 ERA. JOB PROSPECTS: Has strong shot at winning spot in rotation. Catchers Jesse Levis No. 26 AGE: 30 B-L/T-R HT: 5-9 WT: 200 HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: Came up with Indians, was traded to Milwaukee in April 1996. ... Spent parts of seven seasons in majors, but never got more than 233 at-bats. ... Has .261 career average. Job prospects: Is recovering from right shoulder surgery, won't be ready to play until July. Joe Oliver No. 34 AGE: 33 B-R/T-R HT: 6-3 WT: 220 HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: Came up in Cincinnati chain, started for 1990 World Series team and was there through 1994 season when he suffered ankle injury. ... Went to Brewers, then back to Reds, and split poor 1998 season between Detroit and Seattle. ... Has career .248 batting average. JOB PROSPECTS: Has worked hard to get back in shape and could push Mike DiFelice for reserve role. Tom Wilson No. 82 AGE: 28 B-R/T-R HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: Came up with Yankees and has also played for Cleveland and Arizona. .. Spent parts of four seasons at Triple-A. ... Hit .303 with 12 homers for Arizona's Tucson club. JOB PROSPECTS: Competing for spot at Triple-A. Infielders Julio Franco No. 18 AGE: 37 B-R/T-R HT: TL WT: TK HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: Three-time All-Star played 15 seasons in majors, winning AL batting title with .341 average in 1991 for Texas. ... Has also played for Cleveland, Philadelphia and Milwaukee. ... Spent 1995 and 1998 seasons in Japan with Chiba Lotte. ... Played second base early in career, first base and DH more recently. Job prospects: Appears ticketed for Mexico City affiliate unless he has eye-popping spring and wins backup infield spot. Aaron Holbert No. 70 AGE: 26 B-R/T-R HT: 6-0 WT: 160 HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: Former first-round pick (1990) moved through Cardinals organization but appeared in one major-league game in eight years. ... Signed with Seattle and split 1998 between Double-A Orlando and Triple-A Tacoma. ... Has career .262 average in minors. JOB PROSPECTS: Is likely to battle for playing time at second base and shortstop with Durham. David Lamb No. 15 AGE: 23 B-S/T-R HT: 6-2 WT: 165 HOW ACQUIRED: Selected in Rule 5 draft. BACKGROUND: Second-round pick came up through Orioles system and made it to Triple-A in 1998, hitting .298 in 48 games. ... Was named Double-A All-Star prior to promotion. JOB PROSPECTS: In running for utility infield role, but must be kept on big-league roster or offered back to Orioles. Outfielders Billy Ashley No. 66 AGE: 28 R/R HT: 6-6 WT: 245 HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: Star prospect in the Dodgers system for years, culminated by 1994 season when he hit .345 with 37 homers and 105 RBI for Triple-A Albuquerque and was named minor-league player of the year. ... Spent parts of six seasons with Dodgers, compiling .231 average. ... Split 1998 season between Boston and Triple-A Pawtucket. JOB PROSPECTS: Could make outside run for backup job if he flashes his tremendous power. Otherwise he's likely headed to Triple-A Durham. Jose Canseco No. 33 AGE: 34 B-R/T-R HT: 6-4 WT: 240 HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as free agent. BACKGROUND: One of game's most productive players when healthy, 397 home runs (30th all-time) and 1,214 RBI. ... Leads all active players with 1,630 strikeouts. ... Five-time All-Star. ... Won 1988 AL MVP Award in Oakland with .307 average, 42 homers, 40 stolen bases and 124 RBI. ... Has also played for Texas, Boston and Toronto. ... Hit career-high 46 homers in 1998. ... Has career .266 average. JOB PROSPECTS: Key off-season acquisition will bat third and split time between DH and outfield. Terrell Lowery No 72 AGE: 28 B-R/T-R HT: 6-3 WT: 195 HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as minor-league free agent. BACKGROUND: Star college basketball player has been with Rangers, Mets and Cubs organizations, reaching majors at end of 1997 season. ... Hit career high 17 homers and batted .301 for Triple-A Iowa in 1997. ... Has .241 career major-league average. JOB PROSPECTS: Has mix of speed and power, but overcrowded outfield has him likely headed to Triple-A.