Colorado Rockies: 5 Bold Predictions for the Second Half

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Jul 26, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) hits a two run single in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /

Three Rockies Will Hit 35-plus Home Runs

It is almost a certainty the trio of Nolan Arenado (26 HRs), Trevor Story (27 HRs) and Carlos Gonzalez (20 HRs) will all meet the 35-plus HR threshold by season’s end.

With the strong recent play by the Rockies, it would be a surprise to see the team now make any major moves before the non-waiver trade deadline on Monday. This includes Gonzalez, who has been mentioned repeatedly in trade talks.

Assuming Gonzalez stays, he will have a strong second half. He is currently hitting .316 and there is no reason he cannot maintain this pace. He will be ably assisted by Story, whose breakout rookie season is increasingly bringing better pitches to hit for CarGo.

Arenado and Story can have sub-par second halves and easily make this level. They have hit 12 HR and 11 HR respectively on the road, but their respective averages are lower than at home. If they can start hitting on the road in a more similar fashion like at home, then look out.

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