Two of the Colorado Rockies top picks in 2009 have gone from extended spring training to low Class A Asheville, where Matzek will start his professional career and Arenado is continuing his after playing at Rookie Casper in 2009.

First basemen Kiel Roling and Ben Paulsen, center fielder Tim Wheeler and pitcher Rob Scahill will bypass one level in the Colorado Rockies farm system to start the 2010 season.

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.

To talk about any outfield position for the Colorado Rockies is to talk about all outfield positions. The Rockies have three clear starters, but a deep bench of outfielders who can play multiple positions will mean plenty of mixing and matching to create the best possible matchups this season.

Rockies announced the signing of 27 other draft choices, including Jeffrey Squier, who is from Sterling.

Tim Wheeler, ranked 15th best prospect in draft, goes to Rockies with 32nd selection.