The Rockies' top second base prospect is just one of several storylines floating around the Modesto Nuts this week.
Modesto, Calif. -- The 17-24 Modesto Nuts this morning find themselves at the bottom of the California League's North Division, eight games out of first place and just 6-13 on the road (the second worst road record in the entire league). There are bad corresponding stats for the Colorado Rockies' High-A affiliate (a .245 team batting average makes them the third-most sluggish offense in the league) and good stats (their pitching staff is middle of the road by ERA and has struck out the second-most hitters on the circuit), but the bottom line is that a slow start and some tough road trips have left Modesto playing catch up.