Rockies news and links for March 28

Rockies news and links for March 28

Beitragvon liny195 » Mi 8. Mai 2019, 02:02

Drew Smyly Jersey , 2019"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Scaling the RocksPebble ReportRockpileRockies Game ThreadsRockies Fan ExperienceRockpileKyle Freeland is ready to start Opening Day for the Colorado RockiesNew,72commentsRockies news and links for March 28, 2019 Kyle Freeland is ready to start Opening Day for the Colorado RockiesRockies Pitcher Kyle Freeland Had a Breakout Season in 2019. What’s to Come in 2019? | Colorado Public RadioThere are so many reasons to be excited about the start of the 2019 season. One of them is the way Freeland is firmly positioned as the top starter and face of the rotation. It’s fun to see and listen to this interview with CPR in which he discusses the pressure on him and the lofty expectations for the Rockies this season.I’ll say this: Freeland answers a question from Vic Vela about reaching the playoffs by saying it should be realistic with the talent this team has. They might even be able to shoot higher than just a playoff berth given the situations around their division and the depth this team has, especially in the starting rotation.Chris Iannetta: ‘Freeland is probably the most competitive pitcher I’ve caught’ | Mile High SportsAs for what makes Freeland a bona fide number one starter, it certainly starts with talent. Freeland’s pitches have a ton of moment, and he is able to throw those nasty pitches from a unique delivery that’s hard to pick up.But Freeland’s success also has to do with his makeup. That’s a hard thing for us to measure as outsiders, but Iannetta seems like a good source. In this interview with Eric Goodman and Les Shapiro, he discusses the mindset and competitiveness that set Freeland apart. Iannetta also predicts a long, successful career for Freeland. Let’s hope he’s right Brandon Morrow Jersey , starting with the game in Miami on Thursday.The Rockies’ Rotation is Quite Capable and Very Inexpensive | ForbesFun fact: Chad Bettis makes the most money in the projected Colorado starting rotation. Freeland will lead a rotation that makes less than $10 million combined. That’s wild. If they continue their success they will eventually get more expensive, but for now that cost-effectiveness puts this team in the sweet spot to succeed.Jack Etkin lays out the previous success for each starter as he looks ahead to what could be a strength for the Rockies once again in 2019. This group is essentially all homegrown, if not guys who have developed into big league starters while with the organization. Count that among the reasons to be even more excited for the upcoming season.Predictions, inside info and fun facts: The only Opening Day preview you need | ESPNThis is a national rundown of all the games that will kick off this season. In the Rockies bit linked here, there is an awful lot of optimism for where this team can go. Nolan Arenado will lead this team as they try to win the division for the first time. Of note - Jeff Passan passes along some industry insider type knowledge about guys who might emerge. These names might be obvious to those perusing the pages of Purple Row - guys like Ryan McMahon and German Marquez - but it’s still noteworthy to see that there’s buzz around them entering the season.Here’s how Rockies plan to chase titles | MLB.comThe Rockies have their eyes on a World Series title and it’s not crazy. They’re positioned to contend in 2019 and beyond thanks to a plan laid out by Dick Monfort and Jeff Bridich in this article. Thomas Harding outlines the team’s commitment to depth in the farm system and picking their spots for the big moves.“Pick where to spend” and “careful with the big decision” might be the interrelated pieces that depend on how far the Rockies can go. Say this: the team’s commitment to keeping their own looks a lot better when it’s spending big for Arenado or potential future extensions for Kyle Freeland or German Marquez. But they also chose to spend on Ian Desmond and some clunkers in the bullpen. They can’t whiff on those decisions as they pick their spots as a contender in the seasons to come. Hopefully this 2019 club is in position to win the division and force some of those decisions in the middle of the season. He’ll be looking to come back from shoulder surgery."Jimmy Nelson drew a $3.7 mil salary from the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018 during his first year of arbitration eligibility, and after missing the entire regular season while recovering and rehabbing from shoulder surgery, he’ll reportedly earn the same base sum in 2019:Nelson, a former 2nd-round pick and top prospect coming up through Milwaukee’s system, finally broke out in a big way during his fourth year in the big leagues at age 28. An adjustment to his delivery and a change in pitch mix (heavier on the curveball http://www.chicagocubsteamshop.com/authentic-david-ross-jersey , slider, and four-seam, lighter on the sinker) helped the big right-hander post a 3.49 ERA, along with ace-like marks of 70 FIP- and 70 DRA-, across 175.1 innings in 2017. He struck out 199 batters and slashed his walk rate, doling out only 2.46 BB/9. But during a start in September against the Cubs, Nelson severely injured his shoulder while running on the bases and was forced to undergo surgery.Nelson required repair to his labrum, rotator cuff, and shoulder capsule. There was optimism early on that he would be able to return to action by around the All-Star break http://www.chicagocubsteamshop.com/authentic-david-ross-jersey , but his progress stalled while he was throwing off flat ground and he never did end up making it back at all in 2018. He was able to throw off a mound during fall instructional camp at Maryvale, and the organization recently announced that his rehab is “complete” and Nelson will be able to go through his normal throwing program this winter in preparation for next Spring Training.Nelson is a total wild card for 2019, and there is no way of knowing what to expect from him when he sees live batters again for the first time when Cactus League action kicks off. The history for other pitchers who have suffered through similar injuries offers a bit of a grim outlook, but Nelson’s track record and well-known makeup as someone who won’t be outworked offer some hope for his ability to come back. We won’t be able to know if Nelson will be on any sort of pitch count or anything until he starts throwing regularly, but even if he’s not immediately ready to jump back into a rotational role, he could build up an innings base while working as a multi-inning reliever within Milwaukee’s run prevention system. Nelson will be rewarded financially if he’s able to win the league’s comeback player of the year, too.With Nelson now officially re-signed for 2019, that leaves six players left who still need to have their contract situations settled: Manny Pina, Domingo Santana http://www.chicagocubsteamshop.com/authentic-david-ross-jersey , Travis Shaw, Junior Guerra, Corey Knebel, and Zach Davies.Statistics courtesy of Fangraphs and Baseball Prospectus
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