After a strong campaign in Low-A Asheville, Butler has earned a promotion and will start on Saturday for High-A Modesto. Josh Rutledge is demoted to Triple-A where he can use the opportunity to work on his defense.
A look at the Rockies prospects having the best and worst performances a month into the season. Including a few non-PuRPs who have stepped up their game.
An interview with the Asheville Tourists Community Relations Manager about the service projects that Rockies players are a part of in the minor leagues.
Rockies prospect Corey Dickerson is in the midst of a 16-game hitting streak in Triple-A Colorado Springs. Inside this streak we take a look at what got him there and some of the obstacles he’s had to overcome.
Several of the very top Rockies prospects have struggled out of the gate. But Will Swanner isn't worried and neither should we.
First time through the rotation and Rockies pitchers have produced a lot of goose eggs in the minor league system. Ben Alsup, Christian Bergman, Drew Pomeranz and Eddie Butler have all produced a 0.00 ERA.
I interviewed Jeff Bridich and Rolando Fernandez of the Rockies Front Office about their new Dominican Academy. We also touch on the death of a prospect in the Nationals Academy and explain what the Rockies are doing to avoid this type of tragedy.
A look inside the Rockies system to see which pitchers and hitters perform the best when it comes to swinging strikes.
A year after Colorado Springs installed one, the Albuquerque Isotopes added a humidor to normalize play in their ballpark. I interview Isotopes GM John Traub and Sky Sox Assistant GM Michael Hobson to discover what it could mean for rest of the PCL.
Dillon Thomas reveals in an interview how injuries limited his hitting ability in 2012. He also discusses why Gesa Stadium in Tri CIty plays as a pitchers park. Plus, how Modesto's park factors may have robbed Kyle Parker of home runs.
A look into the catcher prospects of the Rockies system now that Wilin Rosario has graduated to the big leagues. Including a catcher infographic, tweets of the week and minor league links.
Rockies prospect Jayson Aquino is showing up on many offseason player-to-watch lists, along with a rundown of Colorado's International farm. An update on prospects in the WBC and players who just missed the BA Top 100 list.
Latest news and notes of Colorado Rockies prospects, including the story of Marc Magliaro and how he was signed by the Rockies after believing all hope was lost for a Major League career. Also why David Kandilas will be late for spring training.
21-year-old Rockies prospect Nolan Arenado has seemingly fallen off the radar of scouts heading into the 2013 season, even though his production as a young Double-A player in 2012 was just as good as in his breakout 2011 season in High-A.
In an attempt to improve the consistency of instruction in player development, the Rockies have created a new "Development Supervisor" position for each minor league affiliate.
With the release of the Baseball America top ten Rockies prospect list today, we now have access to four notable top ten lists for the Rockies.
With the big league club playing so poorly, why don't you turn your gaze to the Rockies farm system, where encouraging storylines abound. In this issue of the Farm report, we feature Kyle Parker and Eddie Butler
Welcome to the third issue of the Rockies Farm Report! In this issue, we make our first foray into Dominican Summer League coverage. We also have feature interviews with #5 PuRP Chad Bettis and...
Purple Row's June Farm Report is out! In this edition, we feature catcher Will Swanner, shortstop Josh Rutledge and outfielder Carl Thomore.
Catch up on all the happenings in the Rockies minor league system from the first month of 2012. This issue includes interviews with Christian Friedrich, Trevor Story and the radio play-by-play men of the Asheville Tourists and Modesto Nuts.
The best place to familiarize yourself with the wave of prospects cultivating in the Rockies farm system.
Thanks to Adam Spolane, here is an interview with Rolando Fernandez - Senior Director of International Scouting
Tyler Matzek, first round pick in 2009, has had just about the most disappointing season possible in the minors. What did he learn during his hiatus at home with his High School pitching coach?
Triple-A would seen to be the place to find the prospects to care about, the ones that are close to the majors with a solid track record. The ones that will soon be having their jerseys on sale...
Rockies Minor League Preview: AA Tulsa Drillers. An intriguing mix of high end, recovering and budding prospects
Modesto Nuts: The High-A affiliate will be home to the Rockies' top pitching and hitting prospect...and not much else.
