Five starting pitchers accounted for 155 of the Colorado Rockies’ 162 starts in 2009, unheard of stability for a franchise whose pitching staff at times has been one of baseball’s most tired jokes. The Rockies likely will see one change in their starting rotation in 2010, and that to welcome back an old friend.

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

McKenry, Roe, Escalona, Nicasio and Alburquerque get coveted roster spots

Only Christian Friedrich and Keith Weiser stand out among left-handed starting pitchers in the minor league system, hardly a new development for an organization that has produced just one homegrown lefty 10-game winner.

At the opening of minor-league camp, it looks like Double-A Tulsa should start the season with a host of prospects in the rotation.