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THIS IS A GUEST ROCKPILE BY JAMES RIGGENBACH In baseball, we talk about the hit tool, the power tool, the five-tool player. Every scouting report is an attempt to answer the same question: What skills does this player bring to the field, and what could the player become? On the position player side, those tools […]
7 days ago | 1 read
Last week, the Colorado Rockies traded RHP Angel Chivilli to the New York Yankees for first base prospect T.J. Rumsfeld. Later that day, president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta said of the move, I wouldn’t say we necessarily wanted to [trade Chivilli], because he obviously has a terrific arm, he’s still very young, he did […]
9 days ago | 7 reads
Today is the last day of January, which means tomorrow is February. Just one major sporting event stands between us and the start of baseball season (or two, if you count the Waste Management Phoenix Open this weekend). Last weekend was Rockies Fest, and the organization laid out their plans for the future. We’ve learned […]
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Since it’s almost February, it’s time to turn our attention to Purple Row’s monthly mail bag. In case you need a refresher, here’s the January mail bag. There have been a lot of changes over the last month plus Rockies Fest, so there are plenty of things to chat about. This link will take you […]
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20. Ashly Andujar (197 points, 18 ballots) Andujar was the headliner of Colorado’s international free agent class in January 2024, earning a $1.7 million bonus as the 18th ranked international prospect at MLB.com as a well-rounded offensive and defensive player with good bat to ball skills who was likely to stay as an up the middle defender. The […]
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As one of the 5,000 Rockies fans to hear from the new front office and coaching staff and lean into the new-look Rockies organization at Rockies Fest on Jan. 24, I was struck by three things: First, a genuine feeling of optimism. Coming off 119 losses, it almost seems impossible, but I was inspired by […]
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After Rockies Fest ended last Saturday, Kyle Freeland, Hunter Goodman, and Jake McCarthy answered media questions. We’ve reviewed comments from Goodman and McCarthy, so I thought we’d take tonight to consider what Freeland had to share. It’s been a productive offseason for the lefty, and he’s excited about the changes happening at 20th and Blake. […]
11 days ago | 1 read
21. Jordy Vargas (161 points, 14 ballots) Vargas was one of Colorado’s headline prospects from their January 2021 amateur free agent class, signing for $500k out of the Dominican Republic. The 6’5” 22-year-old right-handed starter has MLB bloodlines — he is the son of pitcher Yorkis Perez, who played in parts of nine big-league seasons for […]
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The Colorado Rockies haven’t exactly had a quiet off-season. They hired an entirely new front office and coaching staff as the organization begins their much needed modernization and rebuild efforts. They’ve signed two veteran free agents in Michael Lorenzen and Willi Castro to Major League deals, acquired Jake McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks, brought on […]
11 days ago | 1 read
The Colorado Rockies made a number of roster moves on Wednesday within the span of two hours, and Skyler Timmins did a marvelous job of keeping up with them: At 2pm, Paul DePodesta hopped on Zoom with the media to answer questions about the moves and what they mean for the future of the organization. […]
12 days ago | 4 reads
In yet another move this morning, Colorado Rockies announced they have acquired infielder Edouard Julien and right-handed pitcher Pierson Ohl from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league pitcher Jace Kaminska and cash considerations. Out of minor league options, Julien, 26, joins the club after spending parts of three seasons with the Twins. Originally […]
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Shortly after trading reliever Angel Chivilli to the New York Yankees, it has been reported by Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com that Yanquiel Fernández has been designated for assignment by the Colorado Rockies. Originally from Cuba, Fernández, 23, was an international signing by the Rockies during the 2019-2020 cycle, inking a $295,000 deal. He rose quickly […]
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The Colorado Rockies announced they have agreed to a deal with the New York Yankees, sending right-handed reliever Angel Chivilli to the Bronx in exchange for minor league first baseman T.J. RumField. Chivilli, 23, looked like he could be a staple of a fresh Rockies bullpen when he debuted with the team in 2024. After […]
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22. Yujanyer Herrera (115 points, 15 ballots) Herrera turned 22 a few months ago, but he has been a professional for over six years, having been signed in August 2019 out of Venezuela by the Brewers for only a $10k bonus. Due to the pandemic, Herrera didn’t throw a pitch in affiliated ball until 2021 and he […]
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As the Colorado Rockies prepare for spring training in a few weeks, there are still plenty of questions across the board for most positions. When it comes to the starting catcher, however, we know Hunter Goodman is going to be geared up behind the dish come Opening Day and deservedly so. Goodman’s All-Star season, which […]
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Rockies Fest must have been weird for Jake McCarthy. Just over two weeks ago, the Colorado Rockies traded for him, and last Saturday, he found himself in a Rockies jersey answering questions from a very Rockies crowd on a very cold day in Denver. Still, McCarthy, like any good baseball player, showed up and did […]
13 days ago | 1 read
23. RJ Petit (115 points, 12 ballots) RJ Petit is a tough guy to miss. Colorado’s pick in the 2025 Rule 5 draft from the Detroit Tigers organization is a 6’8”, 300-pound titan of a right-handed relief pitcher. Originally drafted by the Tigers in the 14th round of the 2021 draft out of Charleston Southern, […]
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Warren Schaeffer is, by any standard, an energetic and positive person. He also tends to keep busy, though that has been especially true since becoming the Colorado Rockies permanent manager as he participated in hiring new staff, communicated with players and a new front office, and began planning spring training. So, how was his offseason? […]
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We learned a lot at Rockies Fest 2026, so I thought we’d take this week for a late-night rehash. Over the course of the weekend, I got to participate in a range of conversations, and I’m not sure they lend themselves to Rockpiles, but they seem like good discussion starters for the Purple Row Night […]
14 days ago | 1 read
24. Wilder Dalis (93 points, 11 ballots) The 19-year-old Venezuelan switch-hitting third baseman and shortstop was signed as an older 16-year-old in May 2023 (most of the highly touted prospects sign in January) to a small enough bonus that it wasn’t reported, indicating that Dalis wasn’t highly sought after as a prospect. No matter — […]
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For years, many folks have clamored for the Colorado Rockies to honor their history. Many teams around the league have some sort of “Hall of Fame” honoring great achievements in franchise history. The Arizona Diamondbacks came into the league five years after the Rockies did, and even they set up both a 20th Anniversary Experience […]
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Rockies Fest is here, which is the unofficial kick off to the 2026 Rockies season. Numerous players, prospects, coaches and alumni will be attendance, and many of them will depart for Scottsdale after the festival is over. Pitchers and catchers report in just about three weeks on February 12; everyone else reports on February 17; […]
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Rockies Fest is always great, but it’s especially notable in 2026 given the significant front office and coaching changes the Colorado Rockies have made. Still, it’s great to be at Coors Field (even though it’s extraordinarily cold out!), eat some ballpark food, and hang out with other fans and players. Just to get everyone in […]
17 days ago | 1 read
25. Michael Prosecky (89 points, 12 ballots) When the Rockies signed Prosecky to a slightly over-slot $300k bonus after drafting him in the sixth round in 2022, most observers thought the left-handed pitcher would be ticketed for the bullpen. After all, that’s where the 6’3” hurler had distinguished himself in college as Louisville’s closer. Instead, […]
17 days ago | 1 read
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a trend making its way around social media where folks are posting pictures of themselves from 2016 to compare where they are in 2026. I’m not usually one to hop onto trends, but considering the state of the Colorado Rockies and how much has happened in 10 years (both […]
17 days ago | 2 reads