The Park Adjusted Rockies Podcast

Are you a fan of roller coasters AND baseball? The Colorado Rockies just might be the team for you. This week we're joined by Skyler Timmins from Purple Row to talk about a potential 100-loss team winning seven straight, what moves could be made...and gnarly logs in the farm system's log jam.

One month in, and the Colorado Rockies are who we thought they'd be. We know what's going wrong...but who, and what, is trending in the right direction? We're joined by Kevin Henry of Just Baseball.com to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly on the first month on this week's episode.

Way more bad than good so far for the Colorado Rockies. Andrew Mason of Denver Sports.com joins the show this week to talk booing Kris Bryant, bullpen implosions, comparisons to the Tampa Bay model...and the Denver Broncos. Plus possible silver linings and the joy of watching Ezequiel Tovar.

Coming off a 100-loss season, will 2024 be a better year for the Colorado Rockies? And will you be able to watch the games on good, old fashioned TV? Insight this week from Patrick Lyons and Thomas Harding of MLB.com. And no singing.

How are this year's Colorado Rockies looking from inside the clubhouse? This week we're visited by Rockies lefthander Lucas Gilbreath, still rehabbing from elbow surgery but eager to get back on the bump at Coors Field. Is it possible that MLB's pitch clock has contributed to injuries like his? Patrick Lyons and go deep with the Colorado native.

There were nerves, then there were cheers...and even some tears. Todd Helton became the first full time, home grown Colorado Rockie to be voted into Baseball's Hall of Fame. We were along for the ride and talk about it on this week's episode.

Where will you be able to watch the Colorado Rockies broadcasts in 2024? That's still up in the air a month before the start of spring training. Patrick Lyons and I are joined by Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post to talk about the impact of a new local broadcasting deal for the Rockies on and off the field.

The quietest of quiet off seasons for the Colorado Rockies so far. The emphasis on the farm system continues. Will the bear fruit this season? Anyone ready to get on the mound and produce wins? We asked Patrick Lyons of DNVR and former Rockies pitcher Jason Hirsh for their insight and opinions.

Is this the year Todd Helton gets elected to the Hall of Fame? What about the prospects for Matt Holiday? What IS the criteria for Cooperstown induction? We're joined by the one and only Jayson Stark from The Athletic and MLB TV to try to get more answers than questions.

The Year of the Pitch Clock ended in November, with a Wild Card team winning the World Series. What was good, and what wasn't about 2023? And where do the Colorado Rockies fit in moving forward? We asked former MLB GM Dan Evans to educate us.

"Rock Climbing." That's how former Colorado Rockies Manager and current Special Assistant Clint Hurdle describes the Rockies current rebuilding process. He joins the show and offers great insight, along with Thomas Harding from MLB.com. Rockies fans need to hear ALL of this.

We're 30 years in. 100 losses for the first time ever. The OG's - the original radio voices of the Colorado Rockies - Wayne Hagin and Jeff Kingery - on a broadcast together for the first time since 2002. We discuss the past, present and future of the Rockies. Can't miss this...

Should the Rockies try to re-invent the Blake Street Bombers? This week we bring together a roundtable to discuss, plus hear from Vinny Castilla and the son-of-a-Bomber, All-Star Bo Bichette. A lot packed into this week's show...

How hard is it to win the National League West? Harder than winning the World Series? The Rockies aren't close at the moment, but their main rival, the Arizona Diamondbacks, are getting closer. How are they doing what the Rockies want to do? We ask Steve Gilbert from MLB.com for his insights...and some Space Jam stories, too.

Why can't the Colorado Rockies hit consistently? What happened to the days of the Blake Street Bombers and Coors Field being a nightmare for opposing pitchers? We go right to the source and get the opinions of one of those Bombers, Dante Bichette, on this week's episode.

How to fix the Colorado Rockies dire pitching situation, short term AND long term. We turned to former Rockie and pitching guru Jason Hirsh of FAST arm care development in Denver for some possible solutions. Piggybacking anyone?

The Rockies at the half way point. Are they who we thought they'd be? Hear from Manager Bud Black, with analysis from Thomas Harding of MLB.com and Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post.

The National League West is still a nightmare for the Colorado Rockies...and it appears to be getting tougher with the emergence of the upstart Diamondbacks. What can the Rockies do to compete? Will they ever? We asked veteran baseball writer and NL West observer Barry Bloom from Sportico for his take on the big picture.

What do the Colorado Rockies have down on the farm...specifically at Double A Hartford? What's happening with Zac Veen and Drew Romo - Rockies 'Stars of the Future?' We're joined by Dom Amore of the Hartford Courant for some objective insight into these and other Rockies youngsters.

We toss the ball around with Kyle Newman from the Denver Post this week, hitting everything from High School and College ball in Colorado to high altitude training and who the Rockies should make - or not - available at the trade deadline. And Manny's plan for a High Altitude league, too...

What's still down on the farm in Albuquerque for the suddenly competitive Colorado Rockies? Is there any starting pitching help? More sluggers on the way? We talk with Sean Reider of the Albuquerque Journal for closer look at the Rockies top farm team.

Tough times at 20th and Blake. Is this a 100-loss team? Any changes coming? We brought on Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post to help try to figure out the roster make-up, trade candidates...and just what is a "sweeper" pitch?

Opening Day, Coors Field style. The always entertaining Thomas Harding from MLB.com talks lineups, rebuilding, transfer swaps and knocks & niggles. Don't miss this one before watching the home opener...

Opening Day Episode! The Rockies rebuild isn't exactly that as we leave the starting gate. What's ahead is anyone's guess. Drew Creasman from Mile High Sports joins the show to talk roster make-up, prospects and more.

Jam packed World Baseball Classic edition this week with writer/broadcaster Tyler Maun, fresh off his WBC assignment in Taiwan, Colorado Rockies Hall of Famer Larry Walker with Team Canada and Rockies broadcaster Ryan Spilborghs. Great stuff about the WBC and the Rockies who are in it.

Is Kris Bryant back? Can Charlie Blackmon be an All-Star...or trade bait? Can the Colorado Rockies bullpen be that much better? We asked Nick Groke from The Athletic for his insights on what to expect at 20th and Blake in 2023.

It's spring...at least in Arizona. Thomas Harding from MLB.com joins the show this week to give us some early returns from Salt River Fields and some strong opinions on the new rules...with a dash of The Wave, pre-nuptial agreements and Roberto Clemente's walk up song.

The OG - the original Voice of the Rockies, Wayne Hagin, joins the show this week to share memories, stories and advice from the first three decades of Colorado Rockies baseball. Great time to remember...and learn...about some of the key times in Colorado baseball history.

Is playing .500 baseball too much or too little to expect of the Colorado Rockies in 2023? How will the new rule changes impact the team? Is there any pitching depth going into the season? We're joined this week by Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post to discuss.

We go back to the days of the Denver Bears this week with Hall of Famer Tim Raines and future Rockies Opening Day starting - and winning - pitcher Bryn Smith. Great minor leagues teams and the all-time Opening Day to remember, 30 years ago.

He's watched three decades of Rockies baseball everywhere from the stands to the news desk. Tom Green of KUSA TV joins the show to share stories and perspectives on the early days up until today. Larry Bearnarth, Doug Moe, Walker, Helton, Arenado and the dreaded "A" words. You don't want to miss this...

He's been there since Day 1, so nobody better than BBWAA Chapter President Jack Etkin to talk about Todd Helton fantastic career and Baseball's Hall of Fame. And about that pesky east coast bias...

A "Super Pen" approach for Rockies in 2023? Colorado born reliever Lucas Gilbreath joins the show this week to talk about his rehab, training at altitude and the role of the bolstered Rockies bullpen this coming season.

New year, new Rockies? Spring Training in on the horizon. Is it a rebuild or not? Rockies beat writer Patrick Lyons of DNVR joins the show to discuss...plus Charlie Finley? Joey Meyer? Mt. Davis? and more...

The newest member of the Colorado Rockies bullpen is no stranger in town. Former Faith Christian HS standout Pierce Johnson joins the show to talk about the advantages of being a local product, the challenges of the NL West, the new rule changes and what he can bring to the Rockies bullpen.

Is the Colorado Rockies youth movement for real? Will the team stick to this plan, or try to win now...again. We're joined by Drew Creasman from Mile High Sports to talk youngsters, rule changes and which former Rockies should have their uniform number retired. Might be surprised...

Checking in from baseball's winter meetings with Thomas Harding from MLB.com. It's all about World Cup, Deion, Barry Manilow, Range Rovers, Jim Tracy, more Deion...and Cody Bellinger. Goes a bit off the rails, but you won't want to miss this one...

It's Hall of Fame season, and Todd Helton is on the ballot. Jayson Stark from the MLB Network and The Athletic joins the show to discuss Helton's chances, the new guys on the ballot, and the fate of some old timers with a veterans committee this weekend. Should Cooperstown be a Museum or a Cathedral?

The Arizona Fall League was the launching pad for Ezequiel Tovar. Will it be the same for Zac Veen? Should the Colorado Rockies go all in on a youth movement, or go sign a free agent like Brandon Nimmo? Jim Callis from MLB.com joins the show to share his expertise.

Changes are happening at Coors Field. Colorado Rockies broadcaster Ryan Spilborghs joins this week's episode to share his opinions on the new hitting coach, roster changes - including who should play centerfield - and the youth movement. Spilly never holds back. Check it out.

Fresh off calling the World Series, Hall of Famer John Smoltz joins the show to talk about the Series, analytics, trends, rule changes...and why the Rockies should consider going back to...Piggybacking! Hear him out, right here...

What makes a great big league manager? Old school? New school? Are there criteria? We invited former White Sox and Dodgers General Manager Dan Evans on this episode to share his preferences and his insight. Terrific World Series primer...