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
July 3, 2020 at 8:45 am on Baseball is Back! (Maybe)And oh yeah, just remembered there's a DH! July 2, 2020 at 2:25 pm on Baseball is Back! (Maybe)I wonder who's in center (Hampson?!). And whether Matt Kemp has anything left, wherever he plays on the field; maybe he can park a
June 30, 2020 at 2:39 pm on Baseball is Back! (Maybe)60 game season - anything can happen! One of my favorite baseball quotes is from stats guy Voros McCracken: "Pretty much anyone can hit June 30, 2020 at 11:41 am on Baseball is Back! (Maybe)And Ian Desmond decides not to play this year. I respect that decision -- he's putting the health and safety of his family first.
June 23, 2020 at 9:23 am on Baseball is Back! (Maybe)Just a random thought for today. Remember how we all complained that the Rockies was the only team not to pick up a free June 22, 2020 at 3:13 pm on Baseball is Back! (Maybe)I'm seeing my type fonts just fine. No very light gray. Must be settings on your end? Yeah, I'm very doubtful baseball will get June 22, 2020 at 9:39 am on Baseball is Back! (Maybe)Thanks for the fix, RMH! (Jaredean?) Can I be a horrible nitpicker? The font is very light gray and somewhat tough to read. And June 21, 2020 at 12:55 pm on Baseball is Back! (Maybe)RWO website fixed. Comment threads are back. No more logging in every time you get on here. Issue was there was an update to