COLORADO ROCKIES

The Rockies ended their season 73-89, 21 games off the pace in the National League West, and 9 ½ games behind the LA Dodgers.

They had no problem scoring runs and making things happen offensively. They finished 7^th overall in runs scored, with rated 9^th in batting average and 7^th in on base percentage, and 11^th in slugging percentage. The problem is in baseball besides hitting you need pitching. The team ERA was 26^th, 28^th in quality starts, 25^th in opponent’s batting average, .265!

TROY TULOWITZKI

Their shortstop, Troy Tulowitzki led the team in all departments it seems, with a .302 BA, 30 HR’s and 105 RBI’s, a healthy .372 on base percentage and 162 hits. But he wasn’t alone, with 26 HR and 96 RBI’s with Dexter Fowler, Ty Wigginton, Chris Iannetta and Jason Giambi all providing muscle. The team hit 163 homers.

Like I mentioned earlier, the pitching was non-existent, when you look at what they have and what they achieved. Jhoulys Chacin was the leading man in this act, with 11 victories but 14 loses, a 3.62 ERA, and Huston Street with 22 saves!

The Free Agent Market:

Mark Ellis 2^nd Base, signed with the LA Dodgers for 2years and $8¾ Million, Kevin Millwood SP, went to Seattle in a minor league deal, J.C. Romero, right-hander signed on with the Cardinals, and that was all the talent anyone wanted.

Casey Blake 3^rd B signed on with the Rockies, .252 BA for 1 year, $2 million. Mike Cuddyer RF, 3 years over $31 million, and Ramon Hernandez C, from Cincinnati for 2 years $6.4 million .282, 12 HR’s.

It is hard to figure why they spent all that money on another bat (Mike Cuddyer) when what they need is more and stronger arms. The need for a starting pitcher is stronger than the need for a right fielder.

Finish: last to next to last once again.