Yorvit Torrealba will back-up Chris Iannetta behind the plate, even though Dan O'Dowd had tried to trade the veteran catcher to give him a chance to start with another team. And yeah, I'm ready to talk Rockies. This is an organization that has bet on its own players more than most in recent years. His two biggest contracts have come via extensions, not free agent signings. Tauchman and Tapia have yet to perform adequately in the majors. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis.
If Iannetta isn't seen as one of the top three catchers in baseball by season's end, it will be a shock. Brad Hawpe laced 42 doubles and slugged 23 circuit clouts to merit a trip to the Midsummer Classic. The ballpark will be located on your left. And the Rockies were pressed for payroll space after making some fairly significant outlays on the open market in recent seasons. While he won't come close to Big Daddy's prodigious numbers, he could form a fine platoon with a right-handed bat Matt Murton, Dan Ortmeier, orâfingers crossedâDexter Fowler. Record: 92-70, Finished 2nd in 90-72, 804 Runs, 715 Runs Allowed Managers: 18-28 and 74-42 General Manager: Dan O'Dowd Farm Director: Scouting Director: Bill Schmidt Ballpark: Coors Field Attendance: 2,665,080 8th of 16 Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers. Perhaps can still tap into some upside; could make himself a factor.
A sound defensive catcher who calls a good game and has rapport with the pitchers puts the team in position to win more games than the catcher with a power bat. If Ian Stewart is given a shot to start at second over Clint Barmes, it is not inconceivable that the could finish the season with seven starters with at least 20 home runs. The bullpen is the other area of concern on paper. Every player's name links to their career statistics. Certain photos copyright © 2019 Getty Images. Talk of Street's demise, however, may have been a bit premature. Consequently, Mike Piazza is listed on the Dodgers roster for the duration of his career while the Giants claim Bobby Bonds and the Indians declare Roger Maris and Manny Ramirez.
Not only that, but usually pitching one inning 3 or 4 times a week with a 3 run difference at most is pretty spacious. The club had interest, but it always seemed a bit lukewarm after a club-wide offseason letdown in 2018. Additional information and a discussion forum are available at. The small issue though is what pre-occupies too many fans: what the catcher can do with the bat. Catchers who can hit are few and far between, An expensive and underperforming bullpen is something the team will have to live with, hoping that a few of them can regain some semblance of their best days in baseball. Nicasio also posted a walk rate of 1.
The club had little choice but to put its hope in a group of arms in which it is heavily invested. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Below the main roster you will find in the Fast Facts section: a 2009 Colorado Rockies Opening Day starters list, a 2009 Colorado Rockies salary list, a 2009 Colorado Rockies uniform number breakdown and a 2009 Colorado Rockies primary starters list. But the organization probably ought to have exchanged pleasantries with Gonzalez for good last winter. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Getty Images is strictly prohibited. With Aranado, Blackman and Story on the roster, the team has every reason to believe that they will get everyday offense and defense from these three. Todd Helton ripped 42 doubles and third-sacker Chone Figgins manufactured a career-best.
That was addressed in part by one other roster shift related to the Murphy-for-LeMahieu substitution. A little old for a Latin player in low-A ball, the right-hander is a late-bloomer who allowed 110 hits in 112 innings of work. Ortmeier, a right-handed bat, has had a nice camp and can also play first base, but he's not a difference-maker at the plate or in the field. Of greater consequence: can Desmond finally emerge from his doldrums at the plate and will Blackmon decline further from a productive-but-not-peak showing in 2018? If he starts the season as Corpas v. Baseball Almanac is pleased to present a unique set of rosters not easily found on the Internet. I went A simply for the Nolan extension. For the most part, he was the 5th best offensive player for the Rockies in 2018.
His power could not only aid in the daunting task of replacing the departed production of Matt Holliday, but also give the Rockies a Paul Bunyan-esque power in their lineup. That means he was technically no longer a rookie in 2009. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Mark Reynolds may crack the roster as a bench bat, while Alec Asher and Chi Chi Gonzalez boost the pitching ranks. But if Dahl gets hurt, then maybe it becomes an issue. This time around, the club took on the much more difficult task of working out a deal with franchise centerpiece Nolan Arenado. For a rebuilding club, these two issues might not be a big deal, but the Rockies are looking to win their very division title.
With Opening Day now only five days and change away, I will soon tackle the '09 pitching staff in the thrilling conclusion to the preview of the 2009 Rockies. Dahl may finally play a full year for the first time after his oft-injured career. LeMahieu ultimately signed with the Yankees for the same guarantee that the Rockies gave his replacement, Daniel Murphy. After three years, it would be great if he performed up to his advertised level at least one of his five years with the team. Bench: The million-dollar question as of April 1 is whether or not blue-chip prospect Dexter Fowler will earn himself a roster spot when the smart money says he could use some experience playing every day at Triple-A. Fowler could potentially win a Gold Glove within the next two years and in Coors Field's cavernous gaps could endear himself to Rockies' pitchers and fans alike with his ability to track down fly balls. Chone Figgins accrued 26 Win Shares and received his lone All-Star nomination during the 2009 campaign.