This time of year is quite slow for teams like the Colorado Rockies.
The playoffs are raging on with some interesting LCS matchups, but the Rockies are stuck standing by and watching, preparing for the day after the World Series.
As eyes turn towards 2027, all writers and fans alike can do is theorize and speculate about what the future holds during this offseason.
There is a lot to learn from looking behind and looking ahead, and we’ll see how the Rockies can progress this season.
Meanwhile, be on the
lookout for my Rockpile looking back on some examples of pitchers that succeeded at Coors Field in team history.
Now, onward to the news of the day!
Rockies news and links
The Rockies Player Whose Trade Value May Never Be Higher & Why They Should Trade Him | Rockies on SI
Miguel Mike Medina tries to make the case that the Rockies should try to trade Ezequiel Tovar this offseason. The issue I have with that idea is that Tovar’s contract is just about untradable at this point with the monetary commitment and the lack of production from his bat.
Will Rockies Have Buyer’s Remorse With This Veteran Outfielder? | Yahoo! Sports
Mickey Moniak’s performance declined after signing his two-year extension in early August. While it’s just a modest commitment to the slugging outfielder, this article dives into the numbers to try and figure out if the Rockies are going to regret the decision to extend him.
One Rockies Prospect Who Must Be on the 2027 Opening Day Roster | Rockies on SI
Dominic Minchella makes the argument that Charlie Condon should be on the Rockies Opening Day roster next season. There is no question Condon isn’t far off from finally making it to the big leagues, but the Rockies have to find the spot for him and he’d have to really earn it in spring training, whenever that is.
Affected by Altitude Episode 229: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Rockies Pitching? | Rocky Mountain Rooftop
This week, Evan Lang and I talk about the Paul DePodesta press conference. We then try to talk about the process of trying to find a pitching system that works in Colorado. We wrap things up with a quick update on CBA proposals and the current playoff landscape.
Around MLB
Here’s the root of Ohtani’s slump. Is there time to fix it? | MLB.com
The Los Angeles Dodgers are down 2-0 to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, and a big part of that has been Shohei Ohtani’s struggles at the plate. There was some discussion about benching Ohtani for Wednesday’s game but it was decided he would be in the lineup. However, Mike Petriello dives into what the issue for Ohtani has been since August 18.
Mariners considering Espada for manager vacancy (source) | MLB.com
The Seattle Mariners are looking for a new manager and were granted permission to interview Joe Espada of the Houston Astros. Espada’s future is up in the air with the Astros since his contract expires at the end of the month and the organization has been non-committal about its plans for him or its vacant general manager position.
Wild Bill is carrying the Brewers | Brew Crew Ball
Every playoff team needs a player that is going to step up and carry the team forward and William Contreras is doing that for the Brewers.
Dodgers return home in daunting, but not impossible 2-0 hole | True Blue LA
Eric Stephens looks back on the history of the Dodgers being down 2-0 in a best-of-seven series. Shows that you can never take the Dodgers lightly, even when they are on their heels.
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