The Colorado Rockies farm system placed three prospects — all pitchers — on Baseball America’s annual Top 100 prospects list including last year’s No. 1 pick Tyler Matzek, who has yet to throw a regular-season pitch in the organization.

After the Todd Helton roadbock diverted a fair share of Colorado Rockies first base prospects to new positions or new teams, the organization ran dry at the position for a few years. Now, in 2009 third-round pick Ben Paulsen, the Rockies have uncovered another promising prospect. Unlike the others, however, his arrival could coincide with the roadblock being removed.

First baseman Josh Phelps, outfielders Alex Escobar and Bronson Sardinha and right-hander Chris Gissell, who have agreed to minor league contracts, will have the chance to make the Triple-A Colorado Springs roster in spring training.

Left-hander one of six non-roster prospects who will participate in first major-league camp.

Newly hired short-season Class A Tri-City pitching coach crossed paths with Jim Tracy, Bill Geivett and others.

Catching prospect’s mechanical adjustment leads to success in Arizona Fall League.

Rockies can monitor the progress and rehabilitation of injured players, most of them minor leaguers.

In departure from past years, five left-handed pitchers among Colorado Rockies top 30 prospects, led by top draft picks Tyler Matzek and Christian Friedrich.

Former catcher once played for Rockies and finished playing career in 2009 at Triple-A Colorado Springs

Star-crossed right-hander has scapula surgery to remove scar tissue and inflammed area

Prize high school left-hander, Rockies No. 1 pick this year, has been as good as advertised while taking first professional steps

Pitching prospect might return before end of 2010 minor league season