DNVR Colorado Rockies Podcast

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 podca...

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 Patric...

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/adchoi...

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 podcastchoic...

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:...

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...

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.c...

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 read...

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 po...

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 a...

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 tot...

Players from the Arizona Fall League discuss the new rules changing the game across Minor League Baseball as well as one new element that some are refusing to adopt. Jhoulys Chacín is back in purple, but who'll be playing shortstop for the Rockies on Opening Day 2022? And which AZL representative could make their MLB debut next year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

GM Meetings are providing some intrigue by way of free agent negotiations with Jon Gray, between both the Rockies and Detroit Tigers. Will Gray give Colorado a chance to match whatever offer he receives in free agency? Would Story do the same? Rockies need to fill a hole at shortstop as well as add some pop in the outfield. Two contenders are discussing additions that could have a trickle down eff...

If you haven't seen the Jolly Olive video entitled " Raimel Tapia is the Best 'Bad' Player in Baseball ," then please start there. Or just listen to us break down many of the statistics that cause his struggles and, conversely highlight his potential. Tom Sutaris, hitting coach for the Double-A Hartford Yard Goats, discusses some of the big prospects he's been working with in 2021: Ryan Vilade, Mi...

Derek Montilla & Jesse Friedman join the show to draft from the cadre of players who have suited up for both the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks. SPOILER: Patrick's team is the best! We commiserate over both teams being stuck in the NL West with those California clubs as well as figure out how bad having good attendance at one's home ballpark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

With the qualifying offer set at $18.4 million and a deal worth a reported $14 million average annual salary on the table for Jon Gray, it was interesting for the Colorado Rockies to not extend the QO to 30-year-old starter . We discuss the end-of-season awards: Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young Award and MVP Award. Plus, we loop back to the Rockies and each offer up the one player...

Trevor Story came away with a qualifying offer on Sunday, but Jon Gray was not afforded the same respect much like Ryan McMahon was not selected as the NL Gold Glove Award winner. What's the impact of these decisions and could it possibly make for a better team in 2022? Jeff Dooley, voice of the Double-A Hartford Yard Goats, has seen a lot of Rockies' prospects come through Connecticut over the pa...

Evan Lang from Purple Row joins the show to help answer the question: would extending a qualifying offer to free agent Jon Gray be a wise decision? Lucas Gilbreath came out of nowhere to become a weapon in the Rockies' bullpen. Are there more diamonds in the rough for new GM Bill Schmidt? "Marvin Freeman conquered altitude almost 30 years ago" by Evan Lang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

The Broncos trading Von Miller away has stirred up some conversation about whether or not the team is in "rebuild mode." George Paton, Broncos GM, says they aren't but many fans think they should be. Allie Monroy is joined by Ryan Koengisberg, AJ Haefele, Harrison Wind and Patrick Lyons to examine the best rebuilds in Denver sports history which include what both the Avs and Nuggets have done the...

Producer Extraordinaire @YahirG_Vazquez joins the pod to break down the greatest memes of the World Series and 2021 postseason, many of which come at the expense of the Los Angeles Dodgers. We touch on the retirement of Buster Posey, the Tigers acquisition of Tucker Barnhart from the Reds and what the Colorado Rockies should do about Trevor Story and Jon Gray entering free agency. Learn more about...

With the least amount of wins (88) of any postseason team in 2021, Atlanta has become the World Series Champions! A group of former Colorado Rockies factored in the title, including one man who is now a playoff legend.  Drew shares his picks for the Top of the Rockies awards as well as his personal walk-up music, should he ever make his MLB debut some day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

On this day in 1993, Coors Field was approved to add seat to the upper deck in right field and expand capacity to over 50,000. It also kicked off an era of new stadiums with Ball Arena (1999) and Empower Field (2001) following soon after. Top of the Rockies continues and we discuss the best moments of the year, including most emotional, quirkiest and worst events of 2021 for the Colorado Rockies....

Noah Yingling from RoxPile joins the podcast to discuss the best odds for the Rockies to win an end-of-year award, plus why Ryan McMahon may not get his recognition in the Gold Glove Award voting. The fans in Texas - along with the beat writers - are very interested in acquiring Trevor Story, but another American League team could also be a sleeper this offseason. "Why Ryan McMahon will (probably)...

Colorado may be unable to alter the roster during the World Series, but GM Bill Schmidt is working on the coaching staff where changes could signal a different direction for the organization. Houston and Atlanta are tied 1-1 going into Truist Park for the next three games. Will the Game 4 matchup of bullpens be the decider as to who lifts the Commissioner's Trophy? And just how good are the Astros...

Denver Broncos beat reporter Andrew Mason is an Atlanta baseball superfan and he's here to celebrate the team's first World Series since 1999. Mase shares tales of his favorite players, feelings towards team mascot Blooper, as well as the up-to-the-second count on his bobblehead collection. (You won't believe how many he owns!)  World Series predictions as well as memories from Game 3 of the 2007...