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Colorado Rockies: Our 2017 Season Predictions and Forecasts

By Kevin Henry

Jul 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; General view outside of Coors Field in the seventh inning of the game between the Tampa Bay Rays against the Colorado Rockies. The Rays defeated the Rockies 11-3. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; General view outside of Coors Field in the seventh inning of the game between the Tampa Bay Rays against the Colorado Rockies. The Rays defeated the Rockies 11-3. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 15, 2017; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, AZ, USA; Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black (10) talks with Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (55) prior to a spring training game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

James Keating

What will Colorado’s 2017 record be (162-game regular season schedule)?

I truly believe this team can win 90 games. Currently sports books have Colorado at 80.5 wins, but the progression of the Rockies young talent will put them at 90-72.

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Who will be Colorado’s biggest surprise and disappointment?

The biggest surprise of the season will be the impact of new manager Bud Black. Black isn’t playing into the old Rockies adages of “We need a sinker-baller” or “Guys with curveballs will never be successful at Coors.” Black genuinely believes if you’re a talented and consistent pitcher, you’ll have success in the Rockies. After all, visiting teams have to face the same conditions. The return to simplicity will pay-off for the young staff.

Why will or why won’t Colorado make the playoffs?

The only thing that can wind up making the Rockies season a disappointment is the injury bug. Injuries have come in bunches this spring. However, barring significant injuries to Colorado’s top pitchers and core offensive guys, the Rockies have a great chance to win the Wild Card and compete for an NL West title.

The offense will continue to be one of the top and deepest in the National League, but the difference of a progressing pitching staff and the guidance of Bud Black will finally make the difference.

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