In the first installment of the collection, we dug into three noticeable storylines for Colorado Rockies leads in the upcoming season. The wellness and also manufacturing of Peter Lambert as well as Ryan Rolison, the longevity of Jaden Hillside as well as development of Brenton Doyle as well as Benny Montgomery in center field are noticeable stories this season, yet not the only next section concerned how feasible it might be for leading possibility Zac Veen to get to the big league degree this season as well as if catcher Drew Romo and also current first-round selection Gabriel Hughes can put themselves on the fast-track this those aren't the only stories worth adhering to in the Colorado Rockies' ranch system. With that said in mind, allow's delve into 3 even more concerns concerning Colorado's ranch system we're asking this season: Can Karl Kauffmann harness his command?Although the front workplace added some reinforcements throughout the offseason in a profession for RHP Jeff Criswell and also minors free agent signings of RHP T. J. Zeuch, RHP Matt Koch and also LHP Josh Rogers, the beginning turning of the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes is still relatively thin. The only homegrown item that appears predestined for the personnel 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 didn't throw in the Mountain ranges' system until the 2021 period and was designated boldy by the advancement team, spending a lot of the year in Double-A Hartford. He repeated the level in 2015 to much far better outcomes, however hit a wall surface after his promo to Triple-A. In a hitter-friendly Pacific Shore League, Kauffmann saw a 9% rise in his HR/FB% and significant decrease in strikeouts from 25. 6% in Double-A to 19. 7% in a comparable variety of innings. However the most significant issue was the increase in walks with Kauffmann providing 45 in 64 innings compared to 34 in 77 2/3 with Hartford. These control concerns went to the heart of almost two-point rise in his xFIP to 5. 69 at the minor's greatest degree and also drastically pumped the brakes on his rise in the system. Due to his past performance and also the state of the Rockies' farm system, Kauffmann has actually placed himself in a position to be one of the next arms to get to the majors. However his performance with the Isotopes in 2014 caused enough concern for the front office to leave him unprotected in the Guideline 5 draft over the he can return on course with his control in his second excursion of task in Triple-A, he must come back on the radar of the big league team this period. However if the problems persist, it will certainly intensify the issues Colorado has actually experienced with its beginning pitching Grant Lavigne begin regularly using his power potential?Another recent reveal in Purple Row's Pre-Season possibility positions, Grant Lavigne No. 20 PuRP) had a revival in 2022 between High-A Spokane and Double-A Hartford after a mediocre 2021 project. Repeating the High-A level, Lavigne posted a. 315/. 406/. 469 lower line in the pitcher-friendly Northwest League, making a 57-game trip with the Lawn Goats to end up the season. Lavigne set up commendable numbers with Hartford in spite of being almost 2 years more youthful than league-average with a 102 wRC+, yet was still a much cry from his first-half 145 wRC+ with the underlying stats sustained Lavigne's progression, as he maintained a healthy walk-rate around 13% and just saw a small bump in strikeouts at the higher level while likewise remaining reputable defensively in the beginning base. Yet his general impact with the bat dipped considerably, as his OPS dropped from. 875 to. 717 in Double-A, mainly due a near 100-point decline in SLG% at Double-A. His efficiency in the Arizona Loss Organization reduced some of the issues in this field, as published a. 557 SLG% as well as. 966 OPS in 71 PA with the Salt River Rafters. Yet the fact continues to be that Lavigne still hasn't uploaded a double-digit homer in any of his four MiLB seasons in spite of the physical possibility of his 6'4", 220 LB structure. He has actually established in many various other locations of his video game however plays a position that usually demands power output, leaving the Rockies undoubtedly hoping more power begins appearing in-game this Helcris Olivarez return to the mound?If you asked the Mountain ranges in 2019 what they were getting out of Helcris Olivarez No Nationals Shorts. 27 PuRP) in the following 4 years, being an essential participant of the big league lineup would certainly have been a most likely feedback. Their actions backed-up that notion when they added him to the 40-man roster in -forward to today as well as not only has Olivarez yet to reach Double-A, but there is severe concern if the 22-year-old will certainly have the ability to reclaim the things that once made him a top prospect after undergoing shoulder surgical treatment at the end of the 2022 was a crucial season for Olivarez to take a progression, however instead he do with just 2 innings joined in the Complicated League. Several members of Colorado personnel expressed worry about Olivarez's wellness overall prior to he headed under the knife in August, with one identifying his surgery as "requiring to enter there as well as discover what's wrong). "For a possibility that has actually long been promoted for his top-of-the-rotation things, Olivarez has actually been incapable to progress through the system initially as a result of efficiency and also currently because of health. Time is beginning to run out for him to recapture his luster, and everything starts with returning to the mound, healthy and balanced, towards completion of 2023. Nats include one more possible depth starter in Kuhl|MASNAfter a lengthy stint in totally free agency, RHP Chad Kuhl authorized a minors agreement with an invite to Springtime Training with the Washington Nationals. Kuhl authorized a 1 year MLB manage the Mountain ranges last offseason as well as pitched well throughout the first-half of the 2022 period. The second-half was a different tale, nonetheless, and Kuhl ultimately do with a 6-11 record as well as 5. 72 age in 27 starts with Colorado. Please remember our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you're commenting. Thanks!