DNVR Colorado Rockies Podcast

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.

The 2021 Colorado Rockies bullpen ended up being a little bit better than advertised despite some issues at the closer's role. Is there a chance the same will happen again in 2022? Who is the closer of the future? And which player can be the next Lucas Gilbreath or Jordan Sheffield?We dip our toes in the latest ZiPS projections and discuss the first superstar of the franchise, Andrés Galarraga. 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.

Andrew Mason - aka Mase - from DNVR Broncos is back to bask in the glory of Atlanta's 2021 World Series Championship. Minus the pearls, Mase celebrates the great moments from a team that barely made the postseason despite being NL East favorites entering the season.We also get into the MLB Lockout as well as Freddie Freeman's free agency, the obscenely team-friendly contracts given to Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies and all the free money lying around for the owners of the club, Liberty Media. 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 have 14 road trips on the 2022 schedule and Drew Goodman from AT&T SportsNet helps draft the best of the best. (Plus, we workshop some quirky activities for our friend Ryan Spilborghs.)We break down the newest National League manager and highlight one pitcher who's been an overlooked candidate for Colorado's 5th starter. 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.

This ad free episode looks into the top 10 prospects for the Colorado Rockies according to the latest list by Baseball America. We let you know who has the best tools and who are the two names you need to know a lot more about.Plus, the Rockies have done well to add minor league free agents, but there are more available on the free agent market that could provide depth to both the starting rotation and the bullpen.FREE ARTICLE: "The greatest manager-player combos in Colorado Rockies team history; Black set to make history in 2022" 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.

Sports card collecting has undergone a major resurgence in the past two years. We discuss everything surrounding the industry with Jason Keen, the owner of a shop specializing in all-things-collectibles in the Denver metro area.How does a Mike Trout card from 2011 become worth more than $4 million? Why are cards from the late 80's not worth much? And which special error cards from that period have significant value?For more information on Grand Slam Sports Cards & Comics, visit their page on Facebook. 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.

This time last year, the Colorado Rockies had signed Connor Joe and C.J. Cron to minor league deals, as well as other contributors Chi Chi González, Taylor Motter and Zac Rosscup. There's another intriguing group who could see time in the Bigs for 2022, including one who could get 400 at-bats.Our guest helps us name every single Opening Day starter in franchise history via Sporcle. Spoiler: we run out of time and miss three players. You'll be shocked about who gets forgotten."7 (or more) trade targets from the Kansas City Royals for 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.

MLB is discussing major changes to the way the games are consumed, mainly the ease in which fans can watch their hometown team and without paying exorbitant prices. Evan Lang of Purple Row helps break down the details.Plus, we introduce a new game called "Taco's Or Tear's" and you can even play along while you listen. Think you know more than our guest? Listen and find out!"It's all in the numbers: the Rockies history of #2" by Evan Lang"Ian Stewart could have been a contender" 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.

The voice of the Rockies on AT&T SportsNet joins the podcast for his weekly conversation about all things Colorado baseball. Drew Goodman highlights an intriguing coaching hire who could push the right buttons to help give the lineup more pop.We update the figures on Todd Helton's Hall of Fame candidacy and figure out if Baseball Reference's most popular player in Colorado is legit or nonsense. 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.

Jesse Montano is joined by Eric Wedum, Patrick Lyons, AJ Haefele, and Harrison wind to discuss the most controversial calls and rules in sports today. The crew goes through all the major sports ranging from the NFL, the MLB, all the way to tennis! 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 have spent $80.25 million on the roster this offseason, but has that been enough to move the needle on the 2022 season for Aniello Piro?We find a line of demarcation on the Hall of Fame as it pertains to the PED Era and discuss if New York Mets owner Steven A. Cohen is following in the footsteps of George Steinbrenner. 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.

Ryan McMahon has only two more years under club control before he hits free agency, so let's figure out an extension to keep him with the Rockies.Colorado has also added a few new names to the coaching staff. Will Japanese slugger Seiya Suzuki be the upgrade the lineup needs to add some pop? 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 could trade from depth in their outfield to improve their bullpen or bolster their farm system. And their shortstop situation would become trickier if the Houston Astros and New York Yankees combine to sign Carlos Correa and Trevor Story. At least it won't be too bad if the San Diego Padres continue to take steps backwards.Kevin Henry from RoxPile elaborates on why players like Bonds and Clemens should be enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame."Could the Colorado Rockies and Cleveland Guardians be trade partners?" by Kevin Henry"The Chicago Cubs 'attempted' to trade for San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer" 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.

Your questions are answered for a Members Mailbag. What will be the impact of Clint Hurdle returning to the organization? Which relievers should the Rockies target? Will we lose any games in the 2022 season?Plus, we examine the career of Colorado's original star third baseman, Charlie Hayes. What franchise record does he have that will never be broken?https://twitter.com/uniwatch/status/980873961033666560 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 from AT&T SportsNet drops by to discuss Colorado's latest addition to the front office as Clint Hurdle, the manager of the 2007 squad that went to the World Series, will be joining the franchise as a special assistant to the general manager.Goodman details the impact Hurdle will have on the entire organization, not to mention free agents when the lockout ends. He also shares thoughts on which Rockies' players from the past would also be great additions to the club. 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.

Mac Wilcox from Purple Row discusses the future of the Colorado Rockies. Will the incoming prospects be able to outshine the current roster? Should Colorado rebuild to help increase the next window of contention for the incoming crop?We also break down some of the newest proposals for the CBA and estimate the damage this lockout will have on some baseball fans."My Guy: Tony Wolters" 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.

This fun crossover with Paul Holden of Locked On Rockies covers a breadth of topics relating to the Denver Nine: the 5th spot in the rotation, the need for bullpen support, the loss of Jon Gray and whether Kris Bryant would be a better option than Trevor Story for the 2022 roster. And we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the DJ LeMahieu trade, quite possibly the biggest heist in franchise history. 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 the Rockies' Opening Day 2022 lineup look like right now? Who's batting leadoff? Where should Brendan Rodgers hit? And is Ryan McMahon ready to bat third?We answer these questions and look at free agent options, highlight the history of Colorado's free agent spending and examine how that Tyler Chatwood deal - signed on this date four years ago - with the Cubs worked out. 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 options for the Rockies at shortstop may be more plentiful than you think, especially when digging into the numbers of their most experienced minor leaguers. Who could surprise if Colorado doesn't move on a free agent shortstop?The Baseball Hall of Fame has six new members and we'll tell you about each, including one who played professionally in Colorado. 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 joins the show to discuss the rumors of Kris Bryant heading to the Colorado Rockies, Trevor Story to the Seattle Mariners and figure out what's happening with between the MLB and MLBPA. Will they settled the CBA in time for Opening Day?"Examining the fit between the Colorado Rockies and Michael Conforto" 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 voice of the Colorado Rockies for AT&T SportsNet Drew Goodman discusses Jon Gray signing with the Texas Rangers and the greatest moments in purple for The Wolf of Blake Street. We look at some of the details surrounding the MLB lockout as well as some of the interesting proposals made by both sides of the bargaining table. 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.

She's beloved by Rockies' Twitter and now Suzie Hunter is here to elaborate a bit about the loves of her life, namely baseball and nachos.We discuss her time covering the entire existence of the Hartford Yard Goats as well as her passion for ballpark cuisine. Most importantly, she shares the details of her Summer '21 road trip which is the envy of every sports fan. 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 well known throughout Rockies' Twitter as @OakTreeStatus and now you get learn about the man behind all that passion as he shares his experiences pulling for the purple.Jon Gray's deal with Texas isn't the last one they've signed. Tons more transactions around MLB, plus a few names Colorado could bring in to fill that final spot in the rotation. 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 unthinkable has happened: Jon Gray is no longer a member of the Colorado Rockies. Instead, he signs with the Texas Rangers to be a part of a squad that lost 102 games last season.Time to break down all the details of his contract, how the Rockies handled it wrong and where to go from here."Jon Gray signs a four-year deal with the Texas Rangers, Rockies get nothing for their loss" 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.

Skyler Timmins from Purple Row analyzes the Colorado Rockies offseason so far following four contracts worth over $80 million.We also dig into the best Rockies' commercials from 2007-2013 and decide why its imperative the club bring them back for another generation of fans."Rewinding to old Rockies commercials" by Sklyer Timmins 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 very special AD FREE(!) edition of the DNVR Rockies Podcast runs through the news of the day for the Colorado Rockies while breaking down the latest free agent signings.How big of a deal is the Wander Franco contract? And how could the Steven Matz signing with the St. Louis Cardinals a harbinger of things to come for the Rockies and Jon Gray? 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.

Justin Wick of Purple Row and MLB Communications discusses his experiences in the 2021 Arizona Fall League, sharing the best of the stadiums, caps and Rockies prospects.We also pay homage to Keli McGregor and his lasting legacy in Scottsdale as Salt River Fields is unanimously the gem of Spring Training facilities. "The 'Evolution of the Ball' needs a new home" by Justin Wick"DNVR Exclusive: Rockies next wave of prospects added to 40-man, excelled in Arizona Fall League" 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.

Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet goes through the new 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot to break down which of the latest additions has a shot at going to Cooperstown. And which Rockies' player could be next after Todd Helton.Plus, Drew shares his thoughts on which division in MLB has the best combination of cities and ballparks. 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.

Ezequiel Tovar. This is a name you now need to know. Colorado adds three players to the 40-man roster, including the 20-year-old shortstop who has impressed at every stop in the minor leagues. Spencer Smith from Big Drive Energy Podcast shares his experiences attending games at Coors Field as well as his take on 2022 Colorado Rockies so far. 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.

GM Bill Schmidt does it again, locking up Elias Díaz to a three-year, $14.5 million contract that keeps the 31-year-old catcher in purple pinstripes through the 2024 season.Rumblings of Ryan McMahon at shortstop are intriguing, as are possibilities of Brendan Rodgers moving back to his natural position. One thing is for sure: there cannot be a platoon at this position until Ezequiel Tovar is ready to make his debut. 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.

Does Ryan McMahon make sense as a shortstop option for 2022? Is there another internal candidate that could fill the void left by Trevor Story?And breaking down the issues with the upcoming collective bargaining agreement are not easy, but the solutions are incredibly intriguing for both side. Will the owners and players avoid a work stoppage next month? 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 joins the show to discuss his National League Rookie of the Year Award ballot and how he viewed one of the more challenging awards to give out.With Trevor Story reportedly rejecting Colorado's qualifying offer of $18.4 million, we figure out the details of what happens to his free agent market: when does he sign, how much is the contract, which shortstops will earn more and several others angles you may not have considered."Why I voted for Jonathan India as National League Rookie of the Year" by Kevin Henry"Often overlooked and under-appreciated, Rockies who never received proper Rookie of the Year notoriety" 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.

Trevor Story has not yet made a decision about the Rockies qualifying offer, but Eduardo Rodriguez has made up his mind: he's joining the surging Detroit Tigers.On this day in 1992, Colorado signed Andrés Galarraga to a one-year deal and the next day they assembled the rest of their club in the Expansion Draft. The Rockies won the day acquiring Vinny Castilla and Dante Bichette, as well as 12 total players that appeared in the 1995 postseason. Also, they would draft three catchers that went on to become managers. 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.