Justin Wick of Purple Row gives us some insight from the Arizona Fall League on the success Zac Veen has been having this month. What is importance of the AFL? And is Nolan Arenado or Larry Walker a better comparison for the 20-year-old outfielder? We also dive into the history of the Arizona Fall League and dive into some of the future stars who graced the AFL over the past two seasons. A Rockies postseason history — under expanded playoffs by Justin Wick BUY TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1443269/10874 If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA),…

Keith Law’s top 100 prospects for 2022 has been released and the Colorado Rockies have three names on the list… kinda. What more do players like Zac Veen, Drew Romo and Benny Montgomery have to do to climb in the rankings? Does it even matter at this stage of their careers? Plus, we look at Tuesday’s 90-minute meeting of the minds between MLB and the Players’ Association. Is the start of Spring Training really in jeopardy? DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link — Stitcher Link — Pocket Casts Link — Spotify Link

As part of the lockout enacted by Major League Baseball, transactions as well as communication have officially ceased.  This means those rumors and rumblings during the coldest months of the Hot Stove League have become null. While no one truly believes back-and-forths have been entirely nonexistent, the typical whispers to media members have become little more than a cold shoulder....

Despite the lack of faith in Colorado’s farm system over the past few year, the crop of players in the 11-through 20 range have an opportunity to make tremendous leaps in the first minor league season since 2019. Only five players in this group have ever suited up for a Rockies’ affiliate as two come over in trades, two signed and sat out shortly before the pandemic and one was taken in the abbreviated 2020 MLB Draft. Purple Prospects Week Purple Prospects #21-33 Purple Prospects #7-10 Friday, March 26: #3-6 Saturday, March 27: #1-2 #20 – RP Tommy Doyle (40-Man Roster) Age: 24.9; Throws: Right Acquired: 2017 MLB Draft, 2nd Rd from University of Virginia As closer since his days…

On Sunday, Colorado announced the 52 members in their player pool for the 2020 season. Due to the delayed start of the season, coupled with a shortened 60-game schedule and all the complications that come along with it, each team will operate with a 60-man roster. While the Rockies did not utilize all 60 spots, it is much easier to add players through the season than to remove one as removing participants from the expanded roster will be similar to the rules that govern the 40-man roster. Once the season begins on July 23 or 24, teams will operate the first two weeks with a 30-man active roster, followed by a 28-man roster for the next two weeks, and a…

The 2019 MLB Draft takes place this week, June 3-5. For three days, teams will make selections for 40 rounds, drafting over 1200 amateur players from high school and college. This year, the Rockies hold the 23rd pick after earning consecutive National League Wild Card and finishing with the ninth best record last season. Last year, Patrick Lyons and Rich Allen highlighted the Rockies’ haul in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. In a continuation of our MLB Draft series, let’s examine the 2017 edition. 2018 MLB Amateur Draft Rockies 1st Round For the first time since 2009, the Colorado Rockies gained entry into the MLB playoffs courtesy of the second National League Wild Card. Though the final result was…

With apologies to Rookie level teams Boise and Grand Junction who begin their season after the MLB Draft in June, Thursday marks the first game of the season for four of the Rockies’ minor league affiliates on what Minor League Baseball calls Opening Night. Albuquerque Isotopes (AAA) The most interesting team in the organization is easily the Triple-A club as...