![]() The Diamondbacks have the second-best record (36-25) in the NL thanks to several young players who have been a driving force for the organization. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports 460).ĭuring the offseason, GM Bill Schmidt compared the development of prospects within his organization to those of their Southwest rival, saying Arizona’s crop was “a year ahead or so.” It’s unclear how much emphasis should be on “or so.” Phoenix, Arizona, USA Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Corbin Carroll (7) celebrates his walk off two RBI single against the Colorado Rockies during the ninth inning at Chase Field. 463) has barely been better than Arizona (353-415. It might be surprising to realize Colorado (356-413. The four-game sweep by the D-backs highlighted the difference between two organizations trying to get back to October baseball, something that has been evading both since the late 2010s.Ĭonsider that the Rockies made the postseason in 2018 (which Arizona did not that year) and that Arizona lost well over 100 games recently (which Colorado has never lost). Last week’s seven-game road trip began with the Arizona Diamondbacks and was a cautious reminder that Colorado was also far from the top. Phoenix, Arizona, USA Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle (9) rounds third base and scores a run as Colorado Rockies third base coach/infield coach Warren Schaeffer (34) waves him around during the second inning of the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. ![]() By winning two of three from the Royals on their home turf over the weekend, the Rockies underlined that they are not at the bottom of the food chain in all categories. No joy in 2023, little hope in 2024 and beyond. Not only is their club 18-43, a record that should easily be the worst at this point in any season that doesn’t include a team like the Oakland Athletics, but their farm system is in disarray. Those who follow the Kansas City Royals do not have it quite as lucky. Even more of a jump since last year was reflected by Keith Law of The Athletic who boosted their ranking from 24th to 12th. Consecutive postseasons, a first for the club, followed in 2017-18.Īt the start of 2023, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN moved up Colorado to 16th, an improvement from 23rd in 2022. Of course, drafting Jon Gray (2013), Kyle Freeland (2014) and Brendan Rodgers (2015) did much to elevate them into one of the top 10 farm systems in 2015-17. When Colorado dropped heavily in organization rankings from 2012-13, it showed up in their record from 2015-16. The correlation between successful draft and development - something the Rockies pride themselves in above all else - and wins at the Major League level does exist, but it’s not guaranteed. But another more subjective scale of measurement may provide some hope for the Rockies and fans of their organization: farm system rankings.Īfter Tuesday’s 10-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants, their ninth consecutive defeat at the hands of their NL West foes, Colorado fell to 26-36 on the season. ![]() The Colorado Rockies are in the bottom of the National League standings for the fifth year in a row.
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