Pomeranz is entering spring training with added confidence,

Pomeranz staying at Triple-A

Colorado minor league starter Drew Pomeranz is not close to rejoining the major league rotation, reports the Denver Post on Sunday. Despite Pomeranz throwing a second consecutive scoreless outing at Triple-A Colorado Springs, manager Jim Tracy said he's not coming back anytime soon. "I'm not surprised he's pitching good in Triple-A — throwing scoreless innings and giving up just a couple of hits," Tracy said. "But we're trying to make him a little bit better than good. We just don't want him here at the big-league level trying to survive or just making a little contribution. We view this guy as someone that can be a dominant force at the front end of the rotation."

Analysis: It sounds like Tracy and the Rockies believe that Pomeranz has a bright future and they don't want to mortgage that on short-term results. Pomeranz made five starts with the Rockies and posted a 4.70 ERA so he clearly needed some more seasoning. He is an intriguing long-term Fantasy option, but nothing more at this time.

Rockies manager Jim Tracy indicated that Drew Pomeranz isn't

Rockies manager Jim Tracy indicated that Drew Pomeranz isn't close to rejoining the team despite a second straight scoreless outing at Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Impacts: "I'm not surprised he's pitching good in Triple-A — throwing scoreless innings and giving up just a couple of hits," Tracy said. "But we're trying to make him a little bit better than good. We just don't want him here at the big-league level trying to survive or just making a little contribution. We view this guy as someone that can be a dominant force at the front end of the rotation." Pomeranz posted a 4.70 ERA and 1.74 in five starts for the Rockies before being demoted. Although he remains intriguing over the long-term, he should be off mixed league rosters for now.