While some Rockies' prospects are on the roster of the parent club now they are still unknown in the respect we don't know if they will reach the potential that most see for them, and if they can do it consistently. So let's take a look at the progress of some of those players.
Dexter Fowler -- his range in center field has been solid, his ability to steal a bag is impressive and after skipping a level, he's held his own. He's not shown he can be a star yet but the tools are there for him to be a solid contributor.
High side -- .300 hitter, 10 homers, 60-70 RBI, 45-50 steals, quality defense
Prediction (2010 or 2011) -- .290 average, 8-10 homers, 60 RBI, 35 steals, strong defensively
Carlos Gonzalez -- extremely slow start but the Rockies stood by him after Gonzalez proved Triple A was not the place for him to improve. His bat is starting to come around and with it his confidence.
High side -- .300 hitter 25 homers, 90-100 RBI, 25 steals
Prediction -- .280-.290, 15-20 homers, 80 -85 RBI and 15-20 steals
Franklin Morales -- was once thought of as a future ace but the numbers on him don't lie; his lack of control is a critical flaw.
High side -- the Rockies might still consider him a future starter but we don't. His high side here says he could develop into a closer in time with an ERA under 3.00 and potential to register 32-37 saves in season, depending on the quality of the bullpen in front of him and the team's strength.
Prediction -- his consistent lack of top-notch control, the inability to harness his stuff will likely see him destined for seventh inning work with occasional eighth-inning assignments. He won't reach the heights originally envisioned for him by Rockies' brass or league scouts but he will be a solid contributor who will play for years if he remains healthy.
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