HARTFORD, Conn. — Sitting in the Hartford Yard Goats dugout, Cole Carrigg admits it’s hard to not keep up with what is going on in Denver.

The third-ranked prospect for the Colorado Rockies, Carrigg is slated to lead off a Sunday series finale against Harrisburg and coming off a night where he smacked his 14th home run of the season. It’s part of a homestand where he has hit .389 and knocked in seven runs.

Those are numbers that will turn heads and have people thinking about when Carrigg might make an impact on the Rockies.

The 23-year-old outfielder knows his numbers and is eager to see when he will take the next step in his professional career. For now, however, on this Sunday as the grounds crew prepares the field, Carrigg balances expectations with reality.

“You have to keep your f

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