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After a disappointing 2022 trade deadline that saw the Colorado Rockies sit on their hands without making a move, the 2023 trade deadline was the antithesis of that. The front office had a plan and executed it well, trading players that will not be a part of future success for prospects who might. Focusing on getting pitching prospects back, the Rockies got a few players that … [Read more...] about The Interesting Case of the Rockies Trade Deadline

In terms of record, the Oakland Athletics (30-77) are the worst team in the league, yet, they won two of three games against the Colorado Rockies (41-64) at Coors Field. In their series loss, the Rockies tied a franchise record. With their use of Chris Flexen as their starting pitcher, they tied the franchise record for most unique starting pitchers used in a season with 15, … [Read more...] about Colorado Rockies Make Franchise History Against Oakland A’s

Pierce Johnson was the first player to be dealt off the Colorado Rockies. Through 102 games of the 2023 season, the Rockies sit at 40-62 with less than a one percent chance of making the playoffs. With Johnson shipped to Atlanta Braves for a pair of pitching prospects Victor Vodnik and Tanner Gordon. It’s beginning to look like the team selling all valuable pieces leading up to … [Read more...] about Pierce Johnson Is the First Domino to Fall for the Rockies

Despite sitting 22 games below .500 and dead-last of the NL West, one rather impactful position group has stood above the rest of the team and, in some ways, above most of the rest of the league. The 2023 Colorado Rockies bullpen has been fantastic and a massive part of most of their wins, but they have sometimes blown things.  The bullpen was the game’s toy in Tuesday’s win … [Read more...] about The Rockies Bullpen Can Be Dominant When Not Overworked

In late May, the Colorado Rockies called up 25-year-old outfielder Nolan Jones, a former second-round draft pick of the Cleveland Guardians in 2016, hoping, but not relying upon, him having a positive impact on the season and the future of the team. Now, through 41 games played, he has exceeded expectations in what has been a breakout 2023 season. Colorado got Jones in a … [Read more...] about Future of the Rockies: The Nolan Jones Breakout