As things wind down in 2016 (and the Rox may yet make me a prophet and win 78 games), most of us are already looking forward to the next year. With great cause. A few less bullpen meltdowns and this team is not only in the Wild Card hunt but pressuring the Dodgers for the … Continued
How many home runs have been lost to the rightfield fence at the bullpen? I think Story has had 3 taken away. Nolan 1 today that would have tied the game. A couple of others. Does anybody have the total? And, how do we feel about the fence now? What was the purpose again? I forget. … Continued
Ladies and Gents – it’s once again time for our 2016 predictions. Before we get started, here’s a link to the 2015 predictions from the group (some good stuff here – worth a review): 2015 RWOer’s Predictions At a bare minimum, let’s do this: Rockies W-L record Rockies final position in NL West Rockies Best … Continued
Remember last year when Kris Bryant ripped apart the Cactus League only to be sent to AAA to delay his service time clock? George Springer delayed until April 16, 2015? Bryce Harper April 28, 2012? Jordan Zimmermann April 20th, 2009? Evan Longoria April 8th, 2008? I’m NOT comparing Trevor Story to these guys. But on … Continued
Thoughts (in totally random order) from today’s festivities at Maryvale: Milwaukee – consensus top 5 overall Prospect Orlando Arcia played most of the game. Silky smooth. Very quick. Quick hands. My first thought was Alcides Escobar (all defense, not so much offense) then he sent the 2nd pitch he saw from Jake McGee yard. Super … Continued
Today was supposed to be a Rockies and DBacks minor league morning then Indians and Rockies game complete with a RMH and Ed the Ump check-in. Instead, excruciating pain that see-in around midnight lead to a night and day in the ER at St Jo’s Hospital with a concoction of torredal, dilaudid, and various other … 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