Colorado Rockies: 3 great quotes from the Wild Card celebration

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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 30: Carlos Gonzalez #5 of the Colorado Rockies is doused by his teammates in the lockerroom at Coors Field on September 30, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. Although losing 5-3 to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Rockies celebrated clinching a wild card spot in the post season. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

Carlos Gonzalez

"“Eight years later? That’s crazy. It shows you it doesn’t matter all the talent you have, it’s all about being on the same page. Everybody has been pulling for each other since day one.”"

Speaking of CarGo, he is the only member of the Rockies who was in Denver the last time Rocktober happened in 2009. He perhaps had the biggest smile of any player during Saturday night’s celebration.

It’s been a tough season for CarGo. Plenty of folks called for his benching or even a DFA during the depths of his slump. Arenado was one of CarGo’s biggest supporters during his slump, talking about how he still watches CarGo’s homers on YouTube. That’s being on the same page and back to the “family” comment from Nolan.

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Despite the season starting so poorly, Gonzalez has been one of Colorado’s brightest stars during their September playoff push, batting .377 in the final full month of the regular season.

What happens with CarGo in the offseason remains a mystery. It’s very possible we are seeing his last days in a Rockies uniform. Whatever happens, there is little doubt Gonzalez is enjoying a return to the postseason.

Bud Black

"“I’ve been in their shoes, both as a player and a coach. I’m so happy for them. This feeling will never leave them.” “It is hard as players, from the start of spring training, it’s a daily game to get to this point. To be one of 10 teams at the end standing to get a chance to win a World Series, it says something about the group. This is a good group. I’m very proud of these guys.”"

Think about that … Colorado not only made the postseason but is one of just 10 squads with a shot at a world title. There were plenty of people ready to give up on the Rockies during some of the darkest times in August and September. However, here they are, with the potential to make some noise in the postseason.

Next: Discussing what has made Tyler Anderson so special in September

Black has talked often about how these experiences will be important for the young Rockies in future years. Learning by experience could well pay dividends for the franchise moving forward.

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