Well everyone, here is my opinion of the Rockies this year. I've been an avid Rockies fan ever since the franchise was born. I was a season ticket holder two years ago and made it to coors numerous times last year. I watched almost every game on TV as well. This is just my opinion of them so take it for what it's worth.
First of all, I want to say that these guys could be serious money burners this year if you pick against them. They have a lot of young talent in a weak division. Most of these guys played last year so they are not all that green. Don't forget about a healthy Todd Helton. Last season the Rockies had the best record in the West over the last 2 months of the season. They have a decent pitching roation with Jennings, Cook, Francis, B-Y Kim and ?? . Their bullpen will be improved from last year (they added Ray King and Jose Mesa) and is actually the best they have had for quite some time. They also have a proven closer this year (Brian Fuentes) who saved 31 games out of 33 opportunities. What does this mean?
They won't win the west, but they will battle in every single game they play. Young teams tend to do that and they did it in the second half last year. I think they have a strong possibilty of getting close to .500 this year. Their are a few matchups that stick out to me though.
First of all, Jason Jennings is not the best pitcher on the staff. Over the last three seasons, Jennings has been unpredictable. He goes through fases where he pitches lights out, only to come back the next game and not be able to get a pitch across the plate. When he sruggles at Coors, he struggles even worse on the road. Aaron Cook is the best pitcher on the staff. He was having an amazing season in 04 before they found blood clots. He will prove that he is money this year. Jeff Francis is also a young gun. This kid needs a little more time to develop, but will be lights out when it all comes together. He showed it at times last year.
B-Y Kim was injured last week and is on the 15 day disabled list to start the season. Also, their projected 5 spot Soo-Wo Kim pulled his hammy on March 15th and has not pitched in the spring. That means that the Rockies were scrambling the last couple of days to find the 4 and 5 spots. They settled on Zach Day and Josh Fogg today. Day has been in the Bigs for awhile, but got rocked in his last spring outting. He has yet to prove that he has the stuff that starters are made of. Fogg is a relative unknown. He pitched some great spring games after coming back from an early spring injury, but he's a minor league guy. Both of these guys will pitch minor league games tomorrow to get ready for their starts later next week. "This isn't Kansas anyomore fellas." These two will get rocked, I will bet against them, especially in their first starts. Another major weakness for these guys is their lack of a true leadoff hitter. This could be their achilles in the end.
That's all I have for now. If you have any question throughout the year, I'll do my best to answer them. Also, if you agree or disagree with me, I would love to talk about it. Thanks and good luck this season all!!
First of all, I want to say that these guys could be serious money burners this year if you pick against them. They have a lot of young talent in a weak division. Most of these guys played last year so they are not all that green. Don't forget about a healthy Todd Helton. Last season the Rockies had the best record in the West over the last 2 months of the season. They have a decent pitching roation with Jennings, Cook, Francis, B-Y Kim and ?? . Their bullpen will be improved from last year (they added Ray King and Jose Mesa) and is actually the best they have had for quite some time. They also have a proven closer this year (Brian Fuentes) who saved 31 games out of 33 opportunities. What does this mean?
They won't win the west, but they will battle in every single game they play. Young teams tend to do that and they did it in the second half last year. I think they have a strong possibilty of getting close to .500 this year. Their are a few matchups that stick out to me though.
First of all, Jason Jennings is not the best pitcher on the staff. Over the last three seasons, Jennings has been unpredictable. He goes through fases where he pitches lights out, only to come back the next game and not be able to get a pitch across the plate. When he sruggles at Coors, he struggles even worse on the road. Aaron Cook is the best pitcher on the staff. He was having an amazing season in 04 before they found blood clots. He will prove that he is money this year. Jeff Francis is also a young gun. This kid needs a little more time to develop, but will be lights out when it all comes together. He showed it at times last year.
B-Y Kim was injured last week and is on the 15 day disabled list to start the season. Also, their projected 5 spot Soo-Wo Kim pulled his hammy on March 15th and has not pitched in the spring. That means that the Rockies were scrambling the last couple of days to find the 4 and 5 spots. They settled on Zach Day and Josh Fogg today. Day has been in the Bigs for awhile, but got rocked in his last spring outting. He has yet to prove that he has the stuff that starters are made of. Fogg is a relative unknown. He pitched some great spring games after coming back from an early spring injury, but he's a minor league guy. Both of these guys will pitch minor league games tomorrow to get ready for their starts later next week. "This isn't Kansas anyomore fellas." These two will get rocked, I will bet against them, especially in their first starts. Another major weakness for these guys is their lack of a true leadoff hitter. This could be their achilles in the end.
That's all I have for now. If you have any question throughout the year, I'll do my best to answer them. Also, if you agree or disagree with me, I would love to talk about it. Thanks and good luck this season all!!
