This will not come as a surprise to anyone after reading my column earlier in July that this is not a playoff team (even though they will still likely make the Wildcard Game due to the dearth of quality in the NL Central and East). But the Rockies made the exact right move in choosing … Continued
Last week I argued that the Rox are not a playoff team, and as such, should not be going “all-in” as regards trades. I think my article was mostly me being bipolar and off my meds, because this team does have an excellent chance to win the 1st Wild Card and even to end up … Continued
Yes…this is me saying this. So hold on to your ball cap. Okay, the purple-tinted glasses are off. We have the date for the players on this current roster. And to quote one of my favorite shows as a kid (and unwatchable as an adult) The Six Million Dollar Man (in the MLB that is … Continued
Apologies for the lack of posts of late. We are desperately trying to sell our house, waiting for news on a probably move to the UK and traveling the globe. Fortunately it means I missed the 5-15 stretch. What do you write about then? Here’s to a 4-game winning streak hopefully. Okay, to business: … Continued
Yes, the Rox are in first place. Yes, only by 2.5 and 3.0 games. Yes, it is only June 10th. But take a look at this item. The 3X World Series Champs, the San Francisco Giants, who I think other than the Cubs, are my least favorite team in baseball. I like Madison Baumgarner and … Continued
Before I write anything I want to pump two really great baseball websites/podcasts for you to go to. Covering the Hartford Motel 6s…wait, that was last year, I mean the Hartford Yard Goats, there is a great podcast that you will enjoy. It makes fun of the fiasco that was Dunkin Donuts Park (how can … Continued
September 5, 2020 at 10:13 am on Rockies in 1st place in Rona EraCan we add that they're cursed? It totally figures that they wasted Pillar's inspiring go-ahead slam with a 5-run collapse by the pen. If
September 2, 2020 at 10:17 am on Rockies in 1st place in Rona EraI've pretty much given up on the Rockies. It's totally embarrassing to have visitors come to Coors and rake to the tune of 10
August 30, 2020 at 11:14 am on Rockies in 1st place in Rona EraPadres trade for Trevor Rosenthal, Royals (and former Cards) closer. He's shown this year that he's still got, and the Padres bullpen has been August 20, 2020 at 4:57 pm on Rockies in 1st place in Rona EraTurn out the lights; they’ve done it again, folks. Dodgers and resurgent D-backs on the road... Roster construction and management aside, what in the August 20, 2020 at 3:20 pm on Rockies in 1st place in Rona EraWell, kids, that was fun while it lasted. We are now about to fall back to 1 game over .500 barring a late comeback. August 15, 2020 at 5:30 pm on Rockies in 1st place in Rona EraAnother thing that sticks out - hard to watch Dahl struggle at the plate. He hung his head last night after a few more August 15, 2020 at 9:50 am on Rockies in 1st place in Rona EraDelighted with Freeman's reemergenceDitto BardAgree with playing Hampson regularly!Sear Nolan into your memories, whether or not this is his last rodeo in purpleI'm worried August 13, 2020 at 11:06 am on Rockies in 1st place in Rona EraHey Carp, welcome back. I'm interested in everyone's opinion here on this Rockies season so far. My take: First, the big picture: unless you're