20th and Blake: The Rockies Podcast

The Colorado Rockies are entering a season where most of their roster needs to either prove themselves or become a part of the past. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Contrary to my own belief about how the team will perform, Fangraph's ZiPS projections see the Colorado Rockies pitchers outperforming their position players. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The new coach of CU football, Deion Sanders, played in parts of 9 MLB seasons and was damned impressive given the full context. 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 have been quiet during a loud Hot Stove season for MLB. Let's dive into the contracts handed out and see if the local club has missed out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After the Colorado Rockies didn't land Cody Bellinger, fans are asking about other outfielders or whether they should focus on pitching. Spoiler, but my answer is pitching. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Let's go through the list of MLB free agent starting pitchers and see which ones fit with the Colorado Rockies and which do not. 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 made an excellent low-risk-potentially-high-reward move, picking up left-handed reliever Brent Suter. I break down his profile and chances to succeed at Coors Field. 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, oddly enough, have too many MLB quality/ready outfielders on or near the 40-man roster. They almost have to make some trades to balance it out and get some pitching. 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 have already made some coaching and roster changes in the young offseason. I break it all down here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Major League Baseball has long been in search of a better balance between its traditions and meeting modern standards for entertainment. I give a few thoughts as to where the biggest issues are and how they can be addressed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brendan Rodgers and Nolan Arenado won Gold Gloves in the NL and DJ LeMahieu takes one in the AL. I discuss the evolution of the award and highlight the former and current Colorado Rockies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brandon Nimmo, the centerfielder and OBP machine, makes a ton of sense for the Colorado Rockies to pursue. But Brandon Nimmo the injury-prone, high-dollar contract may not be. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I use your questions as a launching off point to begin our conversations about the Colorado Rockies offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort released a statement to season ticket holders giving insight into the club's thought process about what went wrong and what the future may hold. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nolan Arenado demanded higher criticism of his play when he demanded to be on a team worthy of his greatness and it hasn't worked out for him or his new team yet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are underway so I may as well give out some predictions on the 2022 MLB Postseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Quietly, Daniel Bard has been stupendous in 2022, putting together one of the best relief pitching seasons of the year and of Colorado Rockies history despite not even being an All-Star. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

However you feel about MLB history, it is important to celebrate Aaron Judge for achieving the single-season home run record without the benefit of steroids. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Top Colorado Rockies prospect Ezequiel Tovar has debuted in MLB and already has 2023 Rookie of the Year buzz. Let's look at his journey thus far. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Colorado Rockies GM Bill Schmidt held a press conference on Saturday, answering questions surrounding a disappointing 2022 and the future of the ballclub. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I weigh in on the American League MVP debate because it's an interesting one about how we measure and analyze value in baseball. 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 have had a bad season but are at least handling the end properly by giving ample playing time to young players who need it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There are a lot of things that need to change for the Colorado Rockies to return to competitiveness and a lot of it begins and ends with German Marquez. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alan Trejo has played well as of late, Jose Iglesias has had a nice season, and Ezequiel Tovar is now in Triple-A. Let's dive into the Colorado Rockies future at shortstop. 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 appear primed to once again avoid 100 losses, re-upping one of the sillier annual debates over this team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.