DENVER -- Changes in the front office did not lead to major changes in how the Rockies approach the annual Draft, vice president of scouting Bill Schmidt said.
Drafted players not panning out -- such as first-round pitchers Greg Reynolds (2006) and Casey Weathers (2007), who got injured and did not make an impact -- hurt the team's depth in recent seasons. But the Rockies have quietly built depth to the point of logjams in some cases.
Outfielder-first baseman Kyle Parker (No. 1, 2010) is waiting his turn at Triple-A. Shortstop Trevor Story (supplemental first round, '11) and third baseman Ryan McMahon (second round, '13) are potential stars at positions where the Rockies have established ones in Troy Tulowitzki and Nolan Arenado, respectfully.