Tag: Cactus League
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Colorado Rockies 2021: Get to know the projected opening day roster
The Rockies open the 2021 season Thursday at Coors Field, where they will play in front of fans for the first time since 2019. Get to know the projected opening day roster. Catcher Elías Díaz: He will take the place of Tony Wolters, who was nontendered by the Rockies in December. In his first season…
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Colorado Rockies 2021: What fans should expect during games at Coors Field this season
For the first time since 2019, fans will be in the stands at Coors Field for Rockies games this year. The stadium is limited to 42.6% capacity, with 21,363 people allowed inside. Like everything else during the pandemic, game days will look a little different with COVID-19 protocols. Here is what to expect. RELATED: Colorado…
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Colorado Rockies 2021: Charlie Blackmon growing into leadership role
Midway through spring training, Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon noticed he was repeating the same mistakes. He asked around the clubhouse, and it turned out he wasn’t alone. So the veteran collected himself, then called all of the hitters into a meeting. He talked through his mental approach and his thoughts at the plate. “It was…
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Colorado Rockies 2021: Colorado in unique position of replacing Hall of Fame-caliber third baseman
Cooperstown reflects the difficulty of finding a great third baseman. The Hall of Fame has enshrined 83 pitchers, an average of 24 among the outfield spots and an average of 23.6 among first basemen, second basemen and shortstops. From the hot corner? Just 17. It’s the lowest total among any position in the field, and…
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Colorado Rockies 2021: A look at the top rookies in 2021 and reviewing the adjusted minor league system
Top Rockies rookies to watch in 2021 Colton Welker, 3B/1B Referencing spring training statistics makes us cringe, as they are so notoriously misleading. But Welker went beyond normal spring production, earning the Abby Greer Award as the club’s spring training MVP after batting .362 with a team-high 12 RBIs in the Cactus League. The Rockies…