The Colorado Rockies, based in Denver, joined the MLB as an expansion team in 1993. The team’s history is shorter than many others, but it has seen moments of success. Notably, in 2007, just 14 years after their debut, the Rockies won the National League pennant and advanced to the World Series, although they were defeated by the Boston Red Sox. Throughout their history, the Rockies have boasted talented players like Todd Helton, Larry Walker, and Nolan Arenado. Coors Field, their home stadium known for its high altitude and resulting impact on the game, has been a defining feature of the Rockies’ identity.
Originally Posted on the Previous Iteration of Baseball.FYI by Daniel R. Epstein, @depstein1983 Yes, the Rockies had to trade Nolan Arenado. This was the only sensible move remaining, but not because of some “financial flexibility” fairytale or Gamestop-like up-and-down rebuild cycle garbage. It’s the culminating move of a colossally inept franchise that whiffs on every team-building opportunity … Read more