The Colorado Rockies have a decent farm system. They just need to remember that it exists.
For most teams, the farm system is a vital pipeline of talent that can make a major difference in the future of a franchise. The Colorado Rockies are not most teams.
At times, it feels as though the Rockies forget that they have a farm system. Prospects languish in the minors, having nothing left to prove in the upper levels. However, they barely get a look, passed over for retread free agents or trade acquisitions. It seems as though the Rockies organization is where prospects go to metaphorically die.
That does not mean that the Rockies farm system is devoid of talent. They have two players considered to be amongst the top 100 prospects in baseball, as well as two of the top ten first base prospects and a top ten third base prospect. The Rockies do have talent in the minors.
It still comes down to using those players. This is the part that, at times, feels like a disconnect between the front office and player development. However, this could be an area that garners more attention in the coming years, especially as the Rockies look to get back to contending in the NL West.
In time, some of these players could make an impact at the major league level. One just has to wonder if it will be with the Colorado Rockies.