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2012 Colorado Rockies Top 16 Prospects

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Jonathan C. Mitchell

At first glance I was not sure how this farm system would come out. There were a lot of players who put up big numbers either due to age comparative to league or being in a hitter friendly environment, or both.

But the Rockies have some good upside in the middle infield and a lot of depth in the outfield mixed in with some good arms but no real projected ace pitcher in the mix at this point.

Below are my top 16 prospects with 2012 opening day age, position, and comments on each player. Below the top 16 is a small list of additional notable names. Enjoy.

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Filed under: On the Farm - Prospects | Tagged: 2012 Top Prospects, Chad Bettis, Charlie Blackmon, Christian Friedrich, Colorado Rockies, Corey Dickerson, Cristhian Adames, Drew Pomeranz, Edwar Cabrera, Joe Gardner, Josh Rutledge, Kent Matthes, Kyle Parker, Nolan Arenado, Prospects, Rafael Ortega, Rosell Herrera, Tim Wheeler, Trevor Story, Tyler Anderson, Tyler Matzek, Wilin Rosario | 3 Comments »

2011 Top 175 Prospects

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Jonathan C. Mitchell

There is no need to bore you with multiple paragraphs that you will not read or maybe skim over at best. Everyone wants to see the list, whether they will agree with it or not. One note is that I did not include anyone that does not qualify as a rookie, meaning anyone over 130 at-bats, over 50 innings pitched, or more than 45 days on the active roster will not make my list. Hope you enjoy it, critique it, and then tell me how awesome I am.

I kid, but seriously, without further ado here is the list:

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Filed under: On the Farm - Prospects | Tagged: Aaron Hicks, Anthony Rizzo, Arodys Vizcaino, Aroldis Chapman, Brandon Belt, Brett Lawrie, Bryce Harper, Carlos Martinez, Carlos Matias, Casey Kelly, Chris Archer, Dee Gordon, Derek Norris, Desmond Jennings, Devin Mesoraco, Domonic Brown, Dustin Ackley, Eric Hosmer, Freddie Freeman, Gary Sanchez, Jacob Turner, James Taillon, Jarrod Parker, Jean Segura, Jeremy Hellickson, Jesus Montero, John Lamb, Jonathan Singleton, Jordan Lyles, Jose Iglesias, Julio Teheran, Kyle Drabek, Kyle Gibson, Lonnie Chisenhall, Manny Banuelos, Manny Machado, Martin Perez, Matt Moore, Michael Pineda, Miguel Sano, Mike Minor, Mike Montgomery, Mike Moustakas, Mike Trout, Randall Delgado, Shelby Miller, Travis d'Arnaud, Tyler Matzek, Wil Myers, Zach Britton, Zach Wheeler | 19 Comments »

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