20th and Blake: The Rockies Podcast

Colorado Rockies infield prospect Adael Amador made his MLB debut alongside Ezequiel Tovar's breakout. What does this all mean for Ryan McMahon and Brendan Rodgers? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I answer your Colorado Rockies questions about prospect movement, the reverse standings, the slow-burn of a rebuild, and the virtue of avoiding historic terribleness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Traditional logic suggests the Colorado Rockies should trade Ryan McMahon to commit to the rebuild but the deeper you dive, the more complicated it gets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00-5:52 - Ezequiel Tovar intro 5:52-13:02 - Jeff Huson on infield defense, Tovar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00-6:10 - Rockies 2024 season in better shape? 6:10-12:40 - Jordan Beck, Kris Bryant, Nolan Jones and who's on first? 12:40-17:00 - Trade deadline, Catchers and Cal Quantrill 17:00-19:50 - Future of the pitching rotation 19:50-26:30 - Trade deadline, Ryan McMahon & Brendan Rodgers + Bullpen 26:30-29:40 - Over/Under Number of Trades by the MLB Deadline Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

The Colorado Rockies have managed to win six straight thanks to rock steady Ryan McMahon, Austin Gomber and Cal Quantrill in the rotation, and a group of emerging youngsters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Austin Gomber has been excellent for the Colorado Rockies in 2024 while Sean Bouchard has arguably emerged as the winner of the competition for a corner spot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:45-10:54: Imagining a Rockies sale 10:45-17:31: The Front Office, Analytics, and Rebuilds 17:31-22:10: Bud Black and his staff 22:10-26:40: Rockies Broadcasts 26:40-End: Moving Forward 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 are off to a 9-21 start with very few bright spots on the MLB roster but Brenton Doyle has been exciting to watch and so has the farm system. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I break down the Colorado Rockies Top 15 prospects, almost all of whom are on an upward trajectory out of the gate in 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Colorado Rockies did a highly questionable thing having Kyle Freeland pinch run and nearly get injured and the reaction to it was nearly as silly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00-10:10 - Downs (1st inning, key plays, Kyle Freeland, Kris Bryant, Diaz' baserunning error) 10:10-16:30 - MEH (Nolan Jones bat, Dakota Hudson, Elehuris Montero) 16:30-26:15: Silver Linings (McMahon/Tovar, Ryan Felnter, Peter Lambert, Victor Vodnik, and Brenton Freaking Doyle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

The Colorado Rockies have had a brutal first five games with some rough performances out of Kris Bryant and Nolan Jones and only a handful of silver linings to focus on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I answer your questions about Kris Bryant, Jordan Beck, and an early look at the trade deadline then highlight excellent starts from Victor Vodnik and Brenton Doyle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00-2:57 - Ryan McMahon Grand Slam Man 2:57-8:20 - Pete Fairbanks and pitching at Coors Field 8:20-10:19 - Justin Lawrence's struggles 10:19-15:00 - Kris Bryant booed 15:00-18:59 - Nolan Jones and Ezequiel Tovar look good Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00-9:32 - Rockies Opening Day loss -Kyle Freeland's bad night, bullpen does decent 9:32-12:14 - Vinny Castilla Interview 12:14-17:24 - How will the young players respond? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00-4:40 - Intro 4:40-9:44 - Doyle Interview 9:44-14:45 - Looking forward Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Colorado Rockies slugger Hunter Goodman chatted with me about his process this Spring Training and his mantra of getting "one percent better every day." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hunter Goodman and Julio Carreras were sent to AAA meaning that the Colorado Rockies right field and utility man spots are now down to a battle between a few players. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00-2:25 | Intro 2:25-9:25 | Daniel Bard interview 9:25-17:11 | Bard's career numbers and looking forward Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Kris Bryant having to clarify comments taken out of context, the narrative surrounding his Colorado Rockies tenure crossed a line. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00-1:20 - Intro 1:20-2:43 - Bud Black's unique MLB debut 2:43-3:55 - Bud Black vs. Jim Rice 3:55-6:00 - Black remembers the 1981 Seattle Mariners 6:00-7:05 - Black on leadership and nerves 7:05-15:20 - Reviewing and projecting Black's managerial career Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00-5:30 - Kyle Freeland Career Review 5:30-13:38 - Kyle Freeland Interview 13:38-19:55 - Setting the Stage for Kyle Freeland's 2024 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00-6:15 - Intro 6:15-11:05 - Charlie Blackmon interview 11:05-12:25 - Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I attended Colorado Rockies Fan Fest as a fan and take you through the experience including the main event, honoring new Hall of Famer Todd Helton. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.