Rox Pile Rockies Report

The Rockies were the only team in MLB not to make a trade at the trade deadline. Now, what is next for the Rockies? We try to decipher what the Rockies could be doing and we discuss the "purple purgatory." The Rockies also changed their lineup up a bit on Thursday in San Diego and won so will we start to see some different lineup looks as the last third of the season is upon us? The funk and how Connor Joe is trying to get rid of it by Kevin Henry The Colorado Rockies are stuck in a purple purgatory by Kevin Larson    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trade deadline is only a few days away and we have changed our minds on what we think the Rockies will do after what we have heard from Rockies GM Bill Schmidt and knowing the Rockies M.O.  We discuss our new predictions and we also discuss the problem that the Rockies don't even realize that they have: Is Denver a Dodger town or Is Denver a Padres town? Either way, it's not good for the Rockies.  Exclusive: Bill Schmidt, Bud Black on upcoming trade deadline, playoff chances by Noah Yingling  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rockies have won three series in a row and they have the prospects to trade for Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto. But it is extremely unlikely to happen. However, three NL West teams are reportedly interested in him.  How the Rockies play in Milwaukee and where Juan Soto could be traded will help determine whether or not the Rockies stand pat, are buyers, or are sellers before the August 2 trade deadline. We talk about how the two could intertwine, who we think will disappoint or be a pleasant surprise for the team in the unofficial second half, and a little bit on the Rockies 2022 Draft. Brewers series could be deadline game-changer by Kevin Henry Rockies 2022 draft: What to know about the first 10 rounds by Kevin Henry Juan Soto rumors: What it would take for the Rockies to get him by Noah Yingling The plane crash that changed this Colorado Rockies broadcaster's life by Noah Yingling  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Colorado Rockies might not be trading anybody at the trade deadline because they believe that they could be contenders. As a result, they will be taking away playing time from younger players that need to show whether or not they are part of future plans, like Elehuris Montero. We also talk about the Wild Cards in both leagues and about Kris Bryant and why some fans are upset with him and why they shouldn't be. 9 teams that could target Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Kuhl by Noah Yingling Numbers show Kris Bryant's resurgence by Kevin HenrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rockies were just swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium ... which should signal the end of the Rockies' thought process that they are contenders. Right? Well, only time will tell but we talk about what the Rockies should be doing here in the next few weeks and how the goal to reach .500 is a pipe dream. We also discuss Colton Welker being DFA'd and the rising stock of the Rockies farm system. 7 teams that could target Colorado Rockies 1B C.J. Cron by Noah Yingling C.J. Cron making late MLB All-Star Game push by Kevin Henry  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we talk a bit about what the Rockies should do at the trade deadline. They think that they still have a run left in them but we both think that is a bit too optimistic. We discuss the seven pieces that we think they should trade, who we think they will actually trade, and why they should trade those seven (or even more than seven) players. Rockies: What to know about 2022's fireworks games by Kevin Henry Should the Rockies trade Daniel Bard to the Boston Red Sox? by Noah Yingling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colorado's GM Bill Schmidt said this weekend that the Rockies' goal is to get back to .500. But can they actually get there? We look at each series moving forward until the All-Star break and whether it's likely or not. We also discuss the Rockies roster crunch, especially with Kris Bryant likely returning this weekend in Minnesota.  Getting back to .500 is GM Bill Schmidt's immediate goal by Thomas Harding (MLB.com) The one historical team that could give the Rockies hope by Noah Yingling Rockies highlights: Yonathan Daza's spectacular catch (video) by Kevin Henry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rockies are reeling and reeling at home. There's a lot of blame to go around but, as they say, "if you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always gotten."  The Rockies have had that with their offense for much of the past five years and it has continued to be a problem this year. Now, will they make the philosophical and player changes to accomplish it? 8 Albuquerque Isotopes players you may not know but should 8 playoff contenders that could use outfielder Randal Grichuk 3 teams that could use José Iglesias Bryan Shaw on the competition of returning to face the Colorado Rockies The Rockies need to start “cutting bait” Terry Francona and Daniel Bard reunite, reminisce at Coors Field (Call To The Pen)     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brendan Rodgers was just named the NL Player of the Week for his play last week, so we talk about how he has dug himself out of the hole he was entering May. However, not much else is going well with the Colorado Rockies. We talk about Kevin Larson's article on how Germán Márquez could be tipping his pitches and how the defense has also really hurt the pitching staff as well. We also talk about the City Connect uniforms and a hot take involving one of the Rockies' other uniforms (and an MLB uniform that every team has). Is Germán Márquez tipping pitches? The stats suggest he is by Kevin Larson Black vests for City Connects, was it worth it? by Nathaniel Sunshine Tyler Kinley's evolution into a great reliever by Noah Yingling  5 teams that could use Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain by Noah Yingling (Call To The Pen)   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the recent bullpen implosion by the Colorado Rockies in Pittsburgh and the bullpen, in general. We also discuss some of the strengths and weaknesses of the team through the 25 percent point of 2022, which was reached during the team's last series in Pittsburgh, and we talk about how the team's downslide really could be the series that the team really looks back on if they decide to be sellers at the deadline or just miss the playoffs by a few games. 3 strengths of the Colorado Rockies at the 25 percent mark of 2022 by Noah Yingling 3 weaknesses of the Colorado Rockies at the 25 percent mark by Noah Yingling   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the New York Mets coming to Denver to wrap up Colorado's long homestand. It could be significantly impacted by snow (because snow on May 20 and 21 is the textbook definition of "that's Colorado") and we talk about how the schedule and the Rockies' rotation could be impacted. We also talk about the series with the Giants and how the Rockies were much better on defense and with the walks on Wednesday to break their long losing streak against them and we also talk about some overall MLB stuff, like the lack of offense and the state of catchers in the sport right now as well. A candid Ryan McMahon on his defensive struggles by Noah Yingling Rockies vs. Mets weather: Snow could be a factor by Kevin Henry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We play two more editions of "Where in the World is Kevin Henry?" this week after Kevin was with the Rockies this week and in the city of a Rockies minor league affiliate. We talk about Colorado's awful road trip in Arizona and San Francisco and what went wrong as well as their schedule this coming week. We also take a look at the best surprises the Rockies have had thus far on the season and our upcoming article that will look at the disappointing surprises for the team through 20 percent of the season. 4 good surprises for the Colorado Rockies so far in 2022 by Noah Yingling 1 player from each MLB team that has surprised in a good way in 2022 by Noah Yingling (Call To The Pen) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss a potpourri of things involving the Colorado Rockies. Among them are a recap the homestand, a look ahead to Colorado's road trip to Arizona and San Francisco, the pitching metrics of the team, Kris Bryant and when he may return, the roster move that will have to be made with it, and the defensive metrics of the team. Daniel Bard deserves more credit for Rox early success by Aaron Hurt Kris Bryant on playing left field every day by Noah Yingling Kris Bryant on joining the Rockies, learning to play at altitude by Noah Yingling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin is back from getting his saucepans reseasoned and Noah is back from Detroit but the Rockies got swept in Philadelphia. While the Rockies were in Detroit, Noah caught up with A.J. Hinch and Hall of Famer Alan Trammell on their relationships with Rockies manager Bud Black. Hinch was in the Padres' front office from 2010 through 2014 when Black was their manager and for Trammell, both he and Black are San Diego natives and they played against each other in the 1980s. We also talk about the slow starts of the Rockies, the recent injuries to Brendan Rodgers and Kris Bryant, and look ahead to the Rockies homestand. Kris Bryant on joining the Rockies, learning to play at altitude by Noah Yingling How Spencer Torkelson has been the best rookie of 2022  by Noah Yingling (Call To The Pen) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin is away on assignment to scout international prospects and get his saucepans reseasoned so this week, DNVR Rockies beat reporter and friend of the podcast/site, Patrick Lyons, joins Noah. They talk about the surprises of the season thus far, how the Rockies have thrived at the DH spot, and they look ahead to the upcoming schedule of games (with a few stories of yesteryear and "that's baseball" moments sprinkled in. Since we recorded the podcast, the Rockies have also extended Kyle Freeland. Be sure to check out the DNVR Rockies podcast, which is published every weekday at 5 AM M.T. as well as their written content on DNVR. Chad Kuhl's 2022 projections (and how he could succeed at Coors Field by Noah Yingling The 5 NL teams that have benefitted most from the universal DH by Noah Yingling   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Kevin and Noah talk about the Rockies starting out their road schedule in Texas with a sweep, Kevin's reactions of being at Globe Life Field for the first time, and the Rockies' hot start to the season. We also talk about the "unwritten rules" of baseball and how some of them are (in baseball vernacular) "eyewash" and we take look at their upcoming schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On thie episode of the podcast, we discuss the best that could happen for the Rockies, the worst that could happen for the Rockies, and the realistic. As you might expect, some hot takes are offered as well about the Rockies, NL West, and the National League, in general. An in-depth preview of the 2022 Colorado Rockies season by Kevin Larson Rockies' pitching philosophy and how their recent additions fit by Tyler Paddor How the 2022 Opening Day roster will likely look by Kevin Henry  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's podcast, we check out some of the over/unders for the Colorado Rockies from our friends over at WynnBET as well as some predictions and thoughts on the NL West in 2022 as well as how the Rockies schedule could make them buyers at the trade deadline in July. An in-depth preview of the 2022 Colorado Rockies season by Kevin Larson (Rox Pile) Projecting the Rockies Opening Day lineup with Randal Grichuk by Noah Yingling (Rox Pile) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Colorado Rockies have done a lot since we last had an episode of the podcast and we talk about a lot of it. We discuss the Ryan McMahon extension (and the only man on Twitter who didn't like it), the Kris Bryant signing, what each move means for the Rockies, PECOTA projections for the team, and the many question marks on the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Kevin is in Scottsdale at Spring Training with the Rockies and we discuss the Rockies most recent signings. We discuss Chad Kuhl, José Iglesias, Scott Schebler, and Alex Colomé and what each of them will likely do for the Rockies as well as the rumors of more additions to the team.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this shortened version of the podcast, we give our initial reactions on Colorado Rockies and MLB returning as the lockout has ended.  We also discuss the Rockies news from Wednesday and what the Rockies need to do to keep fans engaged after Thursday's news. Kevin will also be in Scottsdale at Rockies camp this weekend and early next week so we will have some exclusive interviews on the site. MLB, MLBPA agree in principle to a new CBA  by Noah Yingling (Rox Pile) The latest Trevor Story rumors by Noah Yingling (Rox Pile) Rockies vs. Dodgers: When is Opening Day 2022? by Noah Yingling (Rox Pile) MLB insider thinks that Freddie Freeman will be the first free agent to sign by Noah Yingling (Call To The Pen) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We give our thoughts on MLB owners and the MLBPA not reaching an agreement before the MLB imposed deadline on Tuesday, including Commissioner Manfred (aka "The Malaprop Machine") and how owners and Manfred still, somehow, believe that we still live in 1994. We also talk about how the focus will turn to the minor leagues in the near future because of the lockout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the podcast, we talk about a bevy of different things. We talk about the DH with the Colorado Rockies with external and internal options, including the one that Nick Groke of The Athletic says will only happen "if you believe in the tooth fairy."  We also discuss the lockout with a positive outlook on when it will end and a negative outlook and then we discuss some of the Hall of Fame Era Committee selections that we have been surprised by in a good way or bad way with our series at Call To The Pen. You can check out our look at the Hall of Fame case for former Dodgers outfielder Reggie Smith here, the case for his former teammate with the Red Sox, pitcher Luis Tiant here, and all of our daily content on Rox Pile here.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about a few different things on this podcast, including some Rockies minor league history since Kevin is in the town of a former Colorado Rockies minor league affiliate.  We also discuss an article from our sister site, Call To The Pen. Eric Treuden recently looked at the most underrated players in baseball and in his National League edition, we discuss our thoughts on the Colorado Rockies player he picked and the honorable mention. You can check out Eric's article here as well as an article we mention a few times in the podcast (former Colorado Rockies manager Buddy Bell's case for being in the HOF as a player) here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our 100th episode of the Rox Pile Rockies Report and we have a special guest on to join us. In the first segment, we discuss the current happenings with the labor negotiations but in the second segment, Colorado Governor Jared Polis joins us to talk about the Rockies. We ask him about his opinions on the team now, how he first started liking baseball, the 2021 All-Star Game in Denver, his favorite team and player before the Rockies were even a team, and much more about baseball. Be sure to check out roxpile.com for daily content throughout the lockout and both of us also have content over at our sister site, calltothepen.com, about baseball, in general. A big thank you to Governor Polis and everyone that has helped us get to episode 100 by helping us grow on social media, the site, and the podcast. We couldn't have gotten this far without you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Groke of The Athletic had an article on Tuesday looking at fan sentiment on a number of different things for the Rockies and it's obvious that fans trust one person that's not a player. We discuss why that's the case and why other personnel are so distrusted. Lastly, we give a little teaser on who will be a very special guest on our next podcast, which is our 100th.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the Hall of Fame results that were released on Tuesday and Todd Helton's gains and likely future gains. We also discuss how we think that relievers should get more consideration for the Hall. Then, we talk with Jonathan Bravo (the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Fresno Grizzlies) and Stephen Rice (the Media Coordinator for the Grizzlies) about the identity changes that will be coming for the Rockies Low-A affiliate in 2022, the transition in becoming a Rockies affiliate in 2021, and Stephen's tie with a former Grizzlies pitching coach. For more of our thoughts on the Hall of Fame, check out the DNVR Rockies podcast where on Tuesday, we joined Patrick Lyons of DNVR and Justin Wick of Purple Row to discuss our thoughts on the results and the near future of the HOF ballot. You can check out the video of that here (https://youtu.be/dHWM_CsB9Gg), you can listen to audio here (https://thednvr.com/dnvr-rockies-podcast-rockies-round-table-hall-of-fame-2022-w-roxpile-purple-row/) or wherever you download your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was a recent article in the New York Post that suggested that Trevor Story could go to the Yankees for five years and $110 million. We discuss that and what our Hall of Fame ballots would be if we had a vote. We agree on some of them but we have a lot of differences on our ballot. As always, you can check out roxpile.com for daily Rockies coverage and our sister site, calltothepen.com, for daily coverage throughout baseball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get an outsider's perspective on Todd Helton's Hall of Fame case this week with Call To The Pen's co-expert, David Hill. We also discuss some of our thoughts on the voting process, the snubs of recent years, and some players that are in the Hall of Fame but probably shouldn't be. Make sure to check out David's work at Call To The Pen at https://calltothepen.com/author/m1sterdave/ and at David's work at FanSided's site for the Oakland A's, https://whitecleatbeat.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we discuss some of the recent happenings (or lack thereof) in baseball and how MLB and the MLBPA continually shoot themselves in the foot. We also talk about the PR trainwreck that is MLB and Rob Manfred and what it will take to make the Colorado Rockies a playoff-contending team (spoiler: a lot). Despite the evergoing lockout, we have and will continue to have daily content on roxpile.com and our sister site, calltothepen.com, as well as a podcast per week here. Between the two sites, we had nearly 300 articles in the month of December so there is and will continue to be plenty to talk about this offseason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On our last podcast of 2021, we talk about our favorite moments of 2021 and some resolutions for the Rockies, MLB, and for us in the New Year. We also talk a little bit about the unknowns of the lockout. You can checkout our trade target series here (https://roxpile.com/?s=trade+target) and what MLB can learn from their 1990 lockout at our sister site, Call To The Pen, here (https://calltothepen.com/2021/12/26/mlb-history-1990-lockout-lessons-learned/). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss Festivus for Colorado Rockies fans, a Rockies Christmas list, and to wrap up, what the Rockies can learn from Netflix.   You can check out our trade target series here (https://roxpile.com/?s=trade+targets) and some each of our work at our sister site, Call To The Pen, here (https://calltothepen.com).   Happy Holidays from all of us here at Rox Pile! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss some possible locations that Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia could be traded to, the most likely destinations for Trevor Story, and some more musings, including outfield arms of yesteryear. You can check out Rox Pile at https://roxpile.com and our content on MLB stuff in general at our sister site, https://calltothepen.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of our great friends in the business, Patrick Lyons of DNVR Rockies, joins Kevin and Noah. We talk about some of the positives of the 2021 season for the Colorado Rockies, six new Hall of Fame inductees and some other Hall of Fame discussions, and some player connections, including one Colorado Rockie that is only two degrees of separation from one of the newest Hall of Famers, Minnie Miñoso. As always, you can check us out on Twitter @RoxPileFS, the site at roxpile.com but you can check out some of Patrick's work at DNVR at thednvr.com/category/rockies and on the DNVR Rockies podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss Jon Gray signing with the Texas Rangers and how the Colorado Rockies mishandled trying to re-sign him as well as some other free agent rumors and the wild cards on the Rockies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about how the Colorado Rockies extended catcher Elias Díaz on Thursday, BBWAA awards and how the Rockies were shut out on any votes at all, and much more about the Rockies. Check out Rox Pile at roxpile.com and our sister site, Call To The Pen, at calltothepen.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We start off on some tangents to start off, including a discussion some movies with MLB stadiums in them and another edition of "Where In The World Is Kevin Henry?". One of the places he was this week was in Carlsbad, California where he caught up with Rockies GM Bill Schmidt. We talk about what he said, the Jhoulys Chacin signing, and some content that we'll have on the site here soon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss Buster Posey's retirement, the San Diego Padres getting Bob Melvin as their manager, the Yankees and Mets (since Kevin is in New York City), the Rockies "dream lineup," and a preview of awards season, which will be starting next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about the LCS's (and LDS's) in 2021 and how some teams and managers are making decisions that are costing their teams big time. We also talk about how a lot of fans view the World Series as two evils and we talk about who we'd rather see win the World Series and why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the AL and NL playoffs thus far and who Colorado Rockies fans may be rooting for this postseason. And then we discuss our thoughts on the Rockies arbitration-eligible playoffs and which players in that group could be non-tendered.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin is in Los Angeles at the NL Wild Card Game and we discuss our thoughts about the Colorado Rockies extension of Antonio Senzatela and what it means for Jon Gray returning, the C.J. Cron re-signing, and the Rockies depth, including their minor league depth in Triple-A Albuquerque and Double-A Hartford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin is Arizona with the Rockies for the final game of the season. We talk about that, the Rockies hiring Bill Schmidt, and Kevin caught up with Trevor Story on what he will look for and who he will talk with before signing with a team this offseason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.