Evaluating The Talent

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Evaluating the Talent: Ryan Wheeler

I like Matt Reynolds. I was a Matt Reynolds fan. I realize that he occasionally bombed a relief appearance in the worst kind of way – like the 8 runs in 2/3 inning kind of way – but I think…Read More

Evaluating the Talent: Troy Tulowitzki

It should be pretty easy to sum up Troy Tulowitzki. He’s the kind of guy you build a team around. And lucky for the Rockies, he’s also a franchise player, rather than a big contract grabber.…Read More

Evaluating the Talent: Josh Rutledge

As if the infield situation isn’t crowded/confusing/poorly defined enough, let’s throw a solid second baseman/back up shortstop into the mix. Writing about these infielders has helped cure…Read More

Evaluating the Talent: Jordan Pacheco

Happy Monday Rockies fans! I have some good news for you: opening day is three weeks away! Of course, it could also be the first day of The March to 100 Losses, but let’s have some optimism. As of…Read More

Evaluating the Talent: Chris Nelson

Chris Nelson is still a bit of a wild card to me. It’s pretty clear that he has not reached his potential yet, given that he was a first-round pick and has yet to play more than 111 games in a season.…Read More

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Evaluating The Talent: Chris Volstad

Exit Juan Nicasio, enter Chris Volstad? No need to get ahead of ourselves, but a couple more impressive…Read More

Evaluating the Talent: DJ LeMahieu

I have to admit, DJ LeMahieu was not my favorite guy when he first came on board the Rockies. For one…Read More

Evaluating The Talent: Carlos Gonzalez

Carlos Gonzalez is a star. Even with two seasons of disappointing numbers since his explosive 2010 campaign,…Read More

Evaluating The Talent: Eric Young Jr.

If new Rockies manager Walt Weiss is guilty of a baseball cliche in his first weeks on the job, it is…Read More

Evaluating the Talent: Reid Brignac

You may or may not have heard the news that broke today regarding a HUGE move by the Colorado Rockies.…Read More

Evaluating The Talent: Tyler Colvin

If you dig symbolism (and you know I do), Tyler Colvin is your kind of baseball player. His 2012 season…Read More

Evaluating The Talent: Michael Cuddyer

Let’s all agree about one thing when it comes to Michael Cuddyer: he is a darn likable guy. He…Read More

Evaluating the Talent: Jonathan Herrera

I have always liked Jonathan Herrera. I can’t really put my finger on why, because he doesn’t…Read More

Evaluating the Talent: Todd Helton

Few words really need to be said about Todd Helton. Even though Troy Tulowitzki was recently named MLB…Read More

Evaluating the Talent: Charlie Culberson

Remember how Marco Scutaro was going to save the day at 2nd base and in the 2-hole? Remember how well…Read More

Evaluating The Talent: Josh Outman

Neither of the pitchers acquired from the Oakland A’s in exchange for Seth Smith last year were…Read More

Evaluating the Talent: Cristhian Adames

As we examine the Rockies roster and think about who is fit for major league service in 2013 and who…Read More

Evaluating The Talent: Juan Nicasio

Quick (and I do mean quick…you have to promise you won’t take time to think about it): in…Read More

Evaluating The Talent: Drew Pomeranz

The refrain of the last number of Colorado Rockies seasons will ring true once again this year: the fastest…Read More

Evaluating The Talent: Jorge De La Rosa

Obviously it is difficult to grade Jorge De La Rosa‘s 2012 season because he spent most of it rehabbing…Read More