On July 14, the Rockies will take a home run swing. They can’t afford to whiff. The Rockies own the third overall pick in a draft featuring two intriguing starting pitchers and some tantalizing power hitters at the top of the class. This draft gives the self-described draft-and-develop organization a golden opportunity to select a player who can help lift the franchise out of the cellar and become a star and fan favorite. General manager Bill Schmidt always plays it close to the vest when discussing whom the Rockies might select, but he’s not being coy when he says, “We are simply looking for the best player.” RELATED: How Colorado Rockies’ top MLB draft picks have fared over the last decade “That’s what we always try to do,” the executive said.