| Sign Up | Google+

Rockies Farm Report

21

Rockies Prospects: Hot, Cold and Surprising PuRPs

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.

4

Community Service in the Rockies organization

An interview with the Asheville Tourists Community Relations Manager about the service projects that Rockies players are a part of in the minor leagues.

21

Inside Corey Dickerson's hitting streak

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.

+

Slow Starts and Why We Shouldn’t Worry

Several of the very top Rockies prospects have struggled out of the gate. But Will Swanner isn't worried and neither should we.

6

After Week One the Pitching Prospect Looks Good

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.

20

Rockies Open New Academy In The Dominican Republic

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.

5

Rox Best Prospects At Achieving/Avoiding Contact

A look inside the Rockies system to see which pitchers and hitters perform the best when it comes to swinging strikes.

6

Humidors Trending In Extreme Hitters Parks In PCL

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.

7

Dillon Thomas interview, plus MiLB park factors

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.

16

Next wave of catcher prospects after Wilin Rosario

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.

Yahoo-baseball

7

CPR: Jayson Aquino leads the DSL Express and more

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.

13

New Faces and Rockies in New Places for the WBC

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.

25

Arenado flying under the radar after 'poor' 2012

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.

218

Tuesday Rockpile: Minor League Staffs Announced

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.

37

The Rockies Top Ten Prospect Lists

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.

7

August Farm Report: Featuring Kyle Parker and Eddie Butler

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

10

July Rockies Report: DSL, Chad Bettis, Tom Murphy, PuRPs

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...

25

June Farm Report: Will Swanner, Josh Rutledge and Carl Thomore Featured

Purple Row's June Farm Report is out! In this edition, we feature catcher Will Swanner, shortstop Josh Rutledge and outfielder Carl Thomore.

47

May Farm Report: Tyler Matzek, Christian Friedrich and Trevor Story Make Big Statements

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.

19

2012 Colorado Rockies Minor League Preview

The best place to familiarize yourself with the wave of prospects cultivating in the Rockies farm system.

1

Interview With Rolando Fernandez - Senior Director of International Scouting

Thanks to Adam Spolane, here is an interview with Rolando Fernandez - Senior Director of International Scouting

20

On Matzek, Marshall, and Misjudgment

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?

7

Minor League Preview: AAA Colorado Springs Sky Sox

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...

16

Minor League Preview: AA Tulsa Drillers

Rockies Minor League Preview: AA Tulsa Drillers. An intriguing mix of high end, recovering and budding prospects

8

Minor League Preview: High-A Modesto Nuts

Modesto Nuts: The High-A affiliate will be home to the Rockies' top pitching and hitting prospect...and not much else.

23

Minor League Preview: Low-A Asheville Tourists

Potentially the most intriguing collection of talent for a Rockies farm team in years: the Low-A Asheville Tourists

tracking_pixel_5351_tracker