In the very first installment of the collection, we dug right into three famous storylines for Colorado Rockies potential customers in the upcoming season. The wellness and manufacturing of Peter Lambert as well as Ryan Rolison, the sturdiness of Jaden Hill as well as progression of Brenton Doyle and Benny Montgomery in center field are famous stories this period, yet not the only next section related to exactly how feasible it might be for leading possibility Zac Veen to reach the big league degree this season and if catcher Drew Romo and also current first-round selection Gabriel Hughes can place themselves on the fast-track this those aren't the only stories worth complying with in the Colorado Rockies' farm system. Keeping that in mind, allow's delve into three even more questions pertaining to Colorado's farm system we're asking this period: Can Karl Kauffmann harness his command?Although the front office included some supports during the offseason in a trade for RHP Jeff Criswell as well as minor league freelance finalizings of RHP T.J. Zeuch, RHP Matt Koch and also LHP Josh Rogers, the beginning turning of the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes is still fairly slim. The only homegrown item that seems predestined for the staff is RHP Karl Kauffmann No. 23 PuRP), that got to the level for the very first time at the end of the 2022 in 2019, Kauffmann really did not include the Rockies' system till the 2021 period as well as was assigned boldy by the growth staff, spending a lot of the year in Double-A Hartford. He repeated the level in 2015 to a lot far better outcomes, however hit a wall after his promo to Triple-A. In a hitter-friendly Pacific Coastline League, Kauffmann saw a 9% rise in his HR/FB% as well as significant decrease in strikeouts from 25.6% in Double-A to 19.7% in a comparable variety of innings. But the most significant problem was the increase in walks with Kauffmann releasing 45 in 64 innings compared to 34 in 77 2/3 with Hartford. These control concerns were at the heart of virtually two-point rise in his xFIP to 5.69 at the minor's highest possible degree and also drastically pumped the brakes on his rise in the system. Since of his past efficiency and the state of the Mountain ranges' farm system, Kauffmann has put himself in a placement to be among the following arms to reach the majors. But his efficiency with the Isotopes last year created adequate worry for the front office to leave him unprotected in the Regulation 5 draft over the he can get back on track with his control in his 2nd excursion of responsibility in Triple-A, he should return on the radar of the big league team this period. However if the issues continue, it will worsen the issues Colorado has actually experienced with its starting pitching Give Lavigne start consistently taking advantage of his power potential?Another current expose in Purple Row's Pre-Season possibility rankings, Give Lavigne No. 20 PuRP) had a revival in 2022 in between High-A Spokane as well as Double-A Hartford after an average 2021 campaign. Repeating the High-A degree, Lavigne published a. 315/.406/.469 lower line in the pitcher-friendly Northwest Organization, earning a 57-game journey with the Yard Goats to finish the season. Lavigne put up reputable numbers with Hartford in spite of being virtually two years younger than league-average with a 102 wRC+, yet was still an unlike his first-half 145 wRC+ with the underlying statistics sustained Lavigne's progression, as he maintained a healthy walk-rate around 13% and also only saw a minor bump in strikeouts at the greater degree while also continuing to be dependable defensively in the beginning base. Yet his general effect with the bat dipped substantially, as his OPS fell from.875 to.717 in Double-A, mainly due a close to 100-point decrease in SLG% at Double-A. His performance in the Arizona Autumn League relieved several of the concerns around, as posted a. 557 SLG% and also.966 OPS in 71 with the Salt River Rafters. Yet the reality continues to be that Lavigne still hasn't posted a double-digit homer in any one of his four MiLB periods regardless of the physical potential of his 6'4", 220 pound frame. He has actually established in numerous various other areas of his video game yet plays a placement that usually demands power result, leaving the Mountain ranges certainly wishing even more power begins showing up in-game this Helcris Olivarez go back to the mound?If you asked the Mountain ranges in 2019 what they were anticipating from Helcris Olivarez No. 27 PuRP) in the following four years Stephen Strasburg Shorts, being an essential participant of the major league lineup would have been a likely feedback. Their actions backed-up that idea when they added him to the 40-man roster in -forward to today and also not just has Olivarez yet to get to Double-A, but there is severe issue if the 22-year-old will certainly have the ability to reclaim right stuff that when made him a top prospect after undergoing shoulder surgical treatment at the end of the 2022 was an important season for Olivarez to take an advance, but instead he do with just 2 innings lent a hand the Complicated League. Numerous members of Colorado staff expressed worry with Olivarez's wellness overall before he headed under the blade in August, with one categorizing his surgery as "requiring to go in there as well as discover what's incorrect)."For a possibility that has actually long been proclaimed for his top-of-the-rotation stuff, Olivarez has been unable to proceed through the system first due to performance as well as currently due to health and wellness. Time is beginning to go out for him to regain his sparkle, as well as all of it starts with returning to the mound, healthy and balanced, towards the end of 2023. Nats add one more possible deepness starter in Kuhl|MASNAfter an extensive job in complimentary company, RHP Chad Kuhl authorized a small league agreement with an invitation to Spring Educating with the Washington Nationals. Kuhl signed a 1 year MLB take care of the Rockies last offseason and also pitched well during the first-half of the 2022 period. The second-half was a various tale, nevertheless, and also Kuhl eventually do with a 6-11 document and also 5.72 age in 27 starts with Colorado. Please bear in mind our Purple Row Area Guidelines when you're commenting. Thanks!