DNVR Colorado Rockies Podcast

Nathaniel Sunshine from RoxPile has a brain that operates differently than most and his shares details of some of his most interesting articles to date.What's been the impact of the Bridich Barrier? Do the Denver Bears still exist? Should Coors Field adopt a retractable roof? And how would relegation and promotion work in MLB?"Five years later, has the Bridich Barrier worked?" by Nathaniel Sunshine"Improvements that could be made to Coors Field" by Nathaniel Sunshine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Rockies top pick in the 2016 MLB Draft is back from retirement as minor leaguers report to Spring Training at Salt River Fields.The lockout continues, but more details of the negotiation keep coming out. What does it mean to cancel the Rule 5 draft? How does a 14-team postseason work? And what about an international draft?"Banter From The Bench: Daniel Bard prefers to keep it positive" by Patrick Lyons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Commissioner Rob Manfred has canceled the first week of games and there are a lot of folks impacted by this historical decision. Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet gives us the lowdown on this letdown.Is there a need for a salary floor more than ever? And what will an expanded postseason do to the game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Danielle Allentuck from the Colorado Spring Gazette gives us the rundown on covering the Colorado Rockies as a daily beat reporter.Who are the easiest players to talk with and to which cities are the most enjoyable to travel?"Rockies' Ryan McMahon, once a 'terrible' defender, now a Gold Glove candidate" by Danielle Allentuck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Opening Day is put on hold as the first week of MLB games have been canceled by Commissioner Rob Manfred. What's the holdup and when will we baseball return?Then we dig into every Rockies minor league affiliate and rank the top 10. Where are the Hartford Yard Goats and Albuquerque Isotopes? Did our list miss the mark?Ranking the best minor league logo in Colorado Rockies history- DNVR Sports channel on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Rockies' 2019 draft pick joins us to discuss his life inside baseball, from watching the likes of Carlos González, Troy Tulowitzki and Todd Helton at Coors Field alongside his father Yorvit to being selected by the Rockies. Yorvis shares details of his rise through college baseball and the minors while sharing insight on teammates Michael Toglia, Ezequiel Tovar and Isaac Collins.We also dig into the latest on the lockout and when we might reasonably get this collective bargaining agreement signed."On The Corner: Baseball fans grow restless as full season looks doubtful" by Patrick Lyons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Friend of the podcast Noah Yingling stops by to give us an update on the lockout before selecting the best two outfield free agents that are actually in Colorado's price range. Plus, we get silly with a fantasy draft of ballplayers who don't really look like athletes. (There are several Hall of Famers, too.)"6 realistic free agent outfield options for the Colorado Rockies" by Noah Yingling"Kansas City Royals should retire at least one number for Bret Saberhagen" by Noah Yingling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The man/myth/legend Rudo stops by to break down the specifics of the lockout that ended up cancelling the entire NHL 2004-05 season.What similarities exist between that situation and one currently plaguing the MLB lockout? How did the game actually improve in the wake of the lost season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Built in 1937 and home to the Colorado Rockies' Spring Training facility for nearly two decades, Hi Corbett Field in Tucson housed a lot of early memories for the organization.Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet share some funny tales about the stadium while going through the greatness of Charlie Blackmon to the franchise."Quartet of prospects make for interesting draft scenarios for Colorado" by Patrick Lyons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Colorado Rockies drafted Jamey Wright with the 28th overall pick in the 1993 MLB Draft. Through a series of trades, that selection in their inaugural season ended up impacting the organization until 2015.Plus, big update on the MLB lockout and the Rockies' Mount Rushmore. "How the Rockies saved their bullpen, acquired an NL Manager of the Year and started Moneyball" by Patrick Lyons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spring Training may be delayed, but that hasn't stopped Evan Lang from cranking out great content on Rockies' great utility men like Terry Shumpert and Garrett Hampson.The scribe from Purple Row breaks down the value of minor league pitchers Nate Griep and Taylor Ahearn before jumping into another game of Taco's Or Tears."Terry Shumpert was the ultimate Rockies super utility man" by Evan Lang"Nate Griep deserves to finally get a shot at the majors" by Evan Lang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can the Rockies afford another starting pitcher making more than $10 million? What if it's homegrown Kyle Freeland?Kenneth Weber of Purple Row breaks down the latest with Colorado's roster as well as their farm system in 2022."Finding a comp for a Kyle Freeland extension" by Kenneth Weber"Three Rockies prospects who could rebound in 2022" by Kenneth Weber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Colorado continues to grab pitchers on minor league deals. Three more enter the fold and we've got the skinny on these former top prospects.C.J. Cron was in court for the trial of Eric Kay. Learn about his testimony and the fate of the former Ange's communication director. The lockout continues, but with each proposal comes a new wrinkle and new hope. Get the latest lowdown on the lockout."How the Rockies saved their bullpen, acquired an NL Manager of the Year and started Moneyball" by Patrick Lyons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On August 9, 2020, the Colorado Rockies had the best record in all of MLB. Drew Goodman helps determine what could have been with Nolan Arenado, Trevor Story, Jon Gray and Jeff Bridich had the season ended with the team's third postseason in four years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kevin Henry from RoxPile and Call To The Pen dives into the ramifications of Commissioner Manfred's announcement that the universal DH will be back for good in 2022 and that certain changes are on the way for the MLB Draft. Could this announcement give a major edge to Colorado more than other clubs?We also break down Tyler Matzek's social media activity and find out just how good a baseball player Governor Jared Polis happens to be. (Hint: he does hold the all-time record.)"Picturing who could play in a Colorado Rockies Old Timers’ Day" by Kevin Henry"How the Portland Pickles are winning baseball social media" by Kevin Henry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before Kyle Freeland, there was Mark Knudson. One of the first to suit up in the purple pinstripes, Knudson shares stories of playing at Mile High Stadium as both a minor leaguer with the Denver Zephyrs and with the Colorado Rockies in 1993."41’s Inside Pitch: Catching on – the toughest position in all of sports" by Mark Knudson"Mark Knudson’s 3 Strikes: Ownership issues could cost the Broncos in 2022... and networks could fill baseball void with college games" by Mark Knudson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The one constant for Colorado through the last decade has been Chuck Nazty. Few have spent as long with the same organization and accomplished as much statistically. How special has Charlie Blackmon actually been for the Rockies?Plus, updates on the CBA negotiations and Monday Mailbag with your questions."A Decade of Dependability: Charlie Blackmon enters rarified air in 12th season with Rockies" by Patrick Lyons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Black is back for another year beyond 2022 and Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet breaks down why this is a big deal for the Rockies. Was it Colorado or Bud that didn't want a longer extension?We also get into Commissioner Manfred's morning press conference and figure out if it was filled with more good news or bad news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 9th overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft - and 1st overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft - may be looking for a change in address. Is Kyler Murray more likely to play in the near future at Mile High or Coors Field?Plus, the Rockies are at it again with two minor league signings, including a pitcher who won some hardware in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Questions about Colorado's manager after this season have been answered: it'll be Bud Black once again. Where does Buddy stand on the all-time list of Rockies' managers and why he brought back for another round?The Joint Drug Agreement has been suspended, so players will not be drug tested this offseason. Will this be the start of the next PED era in baseball? Or is it more complex than that?"Bud Black extended at Rockies manager through 2023 season" by Patrick Lyons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric Wedum of D-Line Co offers his expertise on the best (and worst) of the newest logo and jersey designs by MLB and minor league clubs. How are the Rockies' affiliates faring with food identities and Fun Cup designs. Plus, we also look at the history of patches for Colorado going back to the expansion year in 1993, including those for the All-Star Game in 1998 and 2021.Video today's podcast courtesy of DNVR Sports on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Colorado added roster depth by signing three players on minor league deals. Who are these new Rockies and how can they help the club in 2022?Plus, long-time umpire Joe West calls it a career while the MLB Umpires' Association adds five new upstarts. Learn about Cowboy Joe's country album, his suspensions for touching players and the $500,000 he won based on a lie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the left field wall being moved back 26. 5 feet at Camden Yards to reduce home runs and make the ballpark more desirable to free agent pitchers, Drew Goodman from AT&T SportsNet discusses if the Colorado Rockies could gain an advantage by altering Coors Field.Plus, Jeff Francis into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and more than you'd ever want to know about the birth places of Rockies' players."Five years later, has the Bridich Barrier worked?" by Nathaniel Sunshine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Renee Dechert from Purple Row discusses her articles on two outfield free agents: former NL MVP Kris Bryant and Japanese sensation Seiya Suzuki. It's feasible the Rockies could sign either one, but will they?We also converse about being a baseball fan in Wyoming, the need for a team Hall of Fame and a recent minor league free agent that might start on Opening Day."Should the Rockies (try to) sign Kris Bryant?" by Renee Dechert"Why the Rockies should sign Seiya Suzuki" by Renee Dechert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Keith Law's top 100 prospects for 2022 has been released and the Colorado Rockies have three names on the list... kinda. What more do players like Zac Veen, Drew Romo and Benny Montgomery have to do to climb in the rankings? Does it even matter at this stage of their careers?Plus, we look at Tuesday's 90-minute meeting of the minds between MLB and the Players' Association. Is the start of Spring Training really in jeopardy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Diving into more socially progressive topics for what MLB could look like in 25 years, Justin Wick of Purple Row tries to also solve the issue of keeping certain nefarious names in the Baseball Hall of Fame."DNVR Exclusive: Former Rockies bench coach recounts Mile High Stadium and Larry Walker" by Patrick Lyons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FanGraphs released their top 36 prospects for the Colorado Rockies and there's a lot to get excited about. Some good takeaways from Eric Longenhagen's list to discuss, namely Drew Romo, Jordy Vargas and players from the Dominican Summer League.Kevin Kiermaier and Kyle Schwarber are in the news again and their place on this season's roster makes far too much sense for it not to happen. How likely is it that Colorado makes these major upgrades?"The best, most realistic and incredibly beneficial trade scenario for the Colorado Rockies" by Patrick Lyons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The BBWAA sent a strange message by electing David Ortiz and not Barry Bonds. Todd Helton got 7.1% closer to being enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame.Drew Goodman from AT&T SportsNet shares his thoughts on Cooperstown while digging into the Frontier League's new sudden-death tiebreaker and the history of legendary Rockies' coaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Tsuchiya, plaque sculptor for the Baseball Hall of Fame, describes his experience designing Larry Walker's plaque. We get his first take on David Ortiz making it to Cooperstown and the work ahead of him for the seven members in the Class of 2022.Plus, learn about the sculptures he's been making for Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati since 2003 and his interactions with legends Pete Rose, Joe Morgan and Johnny Bench."Todd Helton gains ground on Baseball Hall of Fame, David Ortiz elected to Cooperstown" by Patrick Lyons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced David Ortiz as the only new member in the Class of 2022 as all other players on the ballot received less than 75%. Todd Helton took another step closer to Cooperstown by appearing on 52.0% of ballots from the Baseball Writers' Association of America.Writers from Purple Row and RoxPile - Justin Wick, Noah Yingling and Kevin Henry - discuss the mixed messages sent by voters and predict what year Helton may earn enshrinement."Today we see Helton’s Hall of Fame progress" by Justin Wick"David Ortiz calls writer obscenity live on Boston radio" by Noah Yingling"The one-and-done All-Star team of Baseball Hall of Fame rejects" by Bill Felber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rockies social media team is phenomenal and that's in large part due to Julian Valentin. He shares his favorite memories with Colorado, goes through his life as a professional soccer player and details his latest career working with athletes.Plus, the final installment of the Rockies Hall of Fame: relievers and catchers."DNVR Exclusive: Two years anniversary of Walker’s Hall of Fame announcement" by Patrick Lyons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There are 1,000 reasons why Todd Helton should be the next representative of the Colorado Rockies in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. We list every one.Joined by Nick Bellopatrick, we break down the metrics that give greater context for why Helton is every bit as good as those first basemen in Cooperstown. Plus, the outfielder deserving of a place in the Rockies Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We know the sluggers, but several starters in Rockies history have had impactful careers with the franchise. Sam Bradfield from Purple Row looks at which rotation mates should be included in a team Hall of Fame.And the coaches for Double-A Hartford Yard Goats have been announced, including one that has already had success with both Sam Hilliard and Michael Toglia.Colorado Rockies 2021 Season Review: Ranking the Rockies by Purple Row Staff"My Guy: Jon Garland" by Mac Wilcox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SS Dyan Jorge is a big ticket free agent from Cuba that will head directly to the Rockies incredible facility in the Dominican Republic. Hear from Drew Goodman about the quality and craftsmanship of Colorado's academy.We also look at the Las Vegas series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 18-19 and examine the intriguing coaching staff at Triple-A Albuquerque this year."Baseball Hall of Fame voting history for the Colorado Rockies, 1993-2021: Part One (Bichette, Burks and more)" by Patrick Lyons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

K.P. Wee, author and host of The K.P. Wee Podcast, discusses his late book, "The Case For Barry Bonds in the Hall of Fame: The Untold and Forgotten Stories of Baseball’s Home Run King.”He details the double standards and unfair criticism Bonds has faced in his career, not to mention several interesting anecdotes about his treatment of teammates that have not been highly publicized.Whether you think you know everything there is to know about Bonds, you'll come away with a different understanding of Mr. 73*."The Case For Barry Bonds in the Hall of Fame: The Untold and Forgotten Stories of Baseball’s Home Run King.""John Cangelosi: The Improbable Baseball Journey of the Undersized Kid from Nowhere to World Series Champion" by K.P. Wee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Noah Yingling from RoxPile and Call To The Pen shares his thoughts on which infielders deserve acknowledgement in a Colorado Rockies Hall of Fame. Todd Helton, Troy Tulowitzki and Vinny Castilla seem like obvious guarantees, but who else would join them?MLB and the Players' Association met on Thursday. Nothing was worked out, but some promising developments transpired. And the Rockies signed one of the top international amateur free agents for $2.8 million. Who is he, what are the projections and what might this mean for Colorado's future?"The tragic story that doomed the Colorado Rockies 1994 Draft class" by Noah Yingling"Scott Rolen could have been a member of the Colorado Rockies" by Noah Yingling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Talking all-things Class of 2022 for the Baseball Hall of Fame, Manny Randhawa of MLB.com gives his nuanced thoughts about the differences between players like known PED-users Barry Bonds and Álex Rodríguez. Plus, where does the man banned from the game, Pete Rose, fit into the conversation.Manny competes in the toughest game yet of Taco's Or Tears: Hall of Fame Edition.Second Edition (feat. news of Larry Walker's HOF selection) of "The Blake Street Bombers" by Manny Randhawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drew Goodman shares his unique perspective on Thursday's CBA proposal between MLB and the Players' Association. The conversation around Hall of Fame voting heats up and Jon Lester's retirement requires deeper consideration for a place in Cooperstown.Plus, Rachel Balkovec and Genevieve Beacom carve their names in baseball history."Five memorable Colorado Rockies performances we didn’t witness in person" by Patrick Lyons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Since the MLB-imposed lockout began on Dec 2, the two sides have not had a meaningful conversation on core economic issues. Thursday is the finally the day.What's the future of free agency and arbitration? Will the universal DH definitely be coming? Is a draft lottery really possible?Plus, we'll get into the details of the international signing period. What does it mean and what are the Rockies working with? Will they find the next Germán Márquez or Raimel Tapia? Can they get the next Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Fernando Tatis Jr.?MLB & MLBPA have first meeting of the lockout: what to expect... by DNVR Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joined by Justin Wick of Purple Row, we dive deep in every segment of MLB to search for improvements, including the Automated Ball-Strike system.Which rules or elements of the game will stick around for the long haul (California tiebreaker) and which could be removed (the shift)? And could we make way for another coach with a specific set of skills?"The new “Hurdle” for internal hires" by Justin Wick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two interesting hires were made over the weekend: one by the Colorado Rockies and another by the New York Yankees.We discuss the resumes of Sterling Monfort and Rachel Balkovec, as well as highlighting the historic performance by 17-year-old Genevieve Beacom in the Australian Baseball League. DNVR Rockies Special Edition: Breaking Glass Ceiling - Kim Ng ushers in new era for women in sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A hodgepodge of topics takes us to all corners of the baseball world: Coors Field as a host site for a college football Bowl Game, the automated strike zone and its impact on the sport and the return of fans in 2021.Drew Goodman and Patrick also go in detail about the Michael Kay-Alex Rodríguez booth for ESPN Sunday Night Baseball and how former players successfully transition to broadcasting.We also surmise if knowing the day-by-day percentages for players on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot has been a good thing since it was first instituted nearly a decade ago. Is the suspense gone or is the meaningful conversation more important? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iowa, London (ENG) and now New Jersey could be in line for the Field of Dreams treatment. What's the best site in Colorado to hold a special baseball game? And how can such a game bring awareness to a cause greater than the good of the sport?Kevin Henry from RoxPile and Call to the Pen breaks down all the fun and intriguing topics from the past week: Trevor Story as a fit to play 2B for several AL teams, surprise candidate for Mets' bench coach, Angels being unorthodox with their coaching staff, connections between Betty White and Babe Ruth, and the never-boring Jose Canseco. "Harold Reynolds pushing for Field of Dreams game at Negro League stadium" by Kevin Henry"Chicago White Sox can solve second base dilemma with Trevor Story" by Kevin Henry "Trevor Story looks unlikely to sign with the St. Louis Cardinals" by Noah Yingling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He's in the final year of his contract and there's a new general manager. What could it mean for Rockies manager Bud Black and the future of the coaching staff?Scuttlebutt regarding Alex Rodriguez taking over a "Manningcast" type show for ESPN has created an interesting conversation. Could a few former Rockies working around the league be candidates as his co-host?Also, the Arizona Diamondbacks want YOU to work for them. Here about the qualifications of becoming a bullpen catcher."U.S. Mint Accepting Orders for Negro Leagues Baseball Commemorative Coin Program" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it mean for the Colorado Rockies if teams like the Oakland Athletics and Washington Nationals are in sell mode? Should Atlanta refuse to show the bag to their stars, could a Freddie Freeman signing throw a wrench into the works that benefits Colorado?It's also Day 35 of the lockout and we touch base with where both sides are at, including intruging quotes from Marcus Semien and Max Scherzer. Have the players already given in on one of their hopes for the next CBA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Players drunkenly visiting your hotel room, temperatures below -40 degrees and an error involving Bucky Dent are all apart of being a broadcaster in baseball.The triumvirate of Drew Goodman (AT&T SportsNet), Mike Rice (KOA Radio) and Kyle Kercheval (Royals' High-A, formerly of the Grand Junction Rockies) offer their best stories of being in the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rockies play-by-play broadcasters Mike Rice and Drew Goodman sit down for a long-form conversation about their life in the business. They share advice for young professionals getting into the industry while offering their journey into the industry.Kyle Kercheval of Legends HS in Parker, CO is on his way to the top and has his own tales from his time with the Grand Junction Rockies and Quad Cities River Bandits."Rockies offseason recap, plus rest of the best of DNVR Rockies 2021" by Patrick Lyons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The excellent FanGraphs writer and creator of ZiPS joins the podcast to talk all things projection systems and the issues plaguing the Colorado Rockies.Dan Szymborski also shares his thoughts on which players could exceed projections and which could offer the most return in the trade should the Rockies need to get creative. And how many wins could Colorado reach with the addition of free agents at shortstop and outfield this offseason?"2022 ZiPS Projections: Colorado Rockies" by Dan Szymborski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Germán Márquez, Ryan McMahon, Trevor Story, C.J. Cron and Brendan Rodgers all stood out in 2021 as player who provided a lot of joy to fans of the Colorado Rockies in 2021.Also, Larry Walker had his number retired and became the first member of the Colorado Rockies to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. Oh, and we hosted the All-Star Game at Coors Field. What a season full of memories..."Best of DNVR Rockies 2021" by Patrick Lyons"Purple Prospects and Post-Mortem on the 2021 season for Colorado" by Patrick Lyons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Babe Ruth, Satchel Paige and new Hall of Famer Bud Fowler all had a hand in providing the state of Colorado with a rich baseball history. The man who literally wrote the book on it, "Baseball in Denver," joins us to talk about a few more forgotten legends.We even get into his semi-pro ball club, the Denver Browns. While the Denver Bears/Zephyrs may have left town 30 years ago, Matthew Repplinger is doing many of the same things today in the Mile High City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.