Colorado Rockies 2011 Minor League Review

Organizational Talent Rankings via Baseball America:

2012 (16) | 2011 (10) | 2010 (10) | 2009 (20) | 2008 (7) | 2007 (2) | 2006 (11)

2011 Affiliate Records

MLB: [73-89] NL West

AAA: [64-80] Pacific Coast League – Colorado Springs

AA: [68-72] Texas League – Tulsa

A+: [74-66] California League – Modesto

A: [69-70] South Atlantic League – Asheville

A(ss): [44-32] Northwest League – Tri-City

R:  [27-49] Pioneer League – Casper

The Run Down

This Colorado farm system is primed to produce a handful of regular MLB players, perhaps a couple all star-types, included.  From a fantasy perspective, there is plenty of reason for excitement, here.  And we might not have to wait too long for it to play out, either.  Top pitching prospect Drew Pomeranz is ready for a spot in the Rockies’ rotation.  And top hitting prospect Nolan Arenado isn’t far behind.  Wilin Rosario should work his way into a regular role as Colorado’s backstop this season, too.  All three project as solid fantasy options.  Behind them, the Rockies have some talent, but, barring injury, the big club won’t be allowing for many throughways this year.  Baseball America ranks this organization at number 16 for 2012, but I like this Rockies system, and given the upside of guys like Pomeranz and Rosario, I think it could certainly rank higher.