It’s safe to say that since the Albuquerque Isotopes became the Colorado Rockies’ Triple-A affiliate in 2015, there has not been as much winning as the two clubs would like. The Isotopes have yet to post a winning record as a farmhand for Colorado and have only sniffed .500 once, falling one game short in 2016.
While winning is nice, it is also not the most important part of the Minor League process. Triple-A is a precarious level, as any prospect that excels typically moves up to the majors before long. This typically leaves a roster of talent either still maturing or minor league veterans running out the string, hoping a roster hole will form above them.