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What will the 2019 Colorado Rockies possibly look like?

By David Sharp

DENVER, CO - JULY 25: A general view of the stadium as the Colorado Rockies take on the Houston Astros during interleague play at Coors Field on July 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Astros 3-2. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - JULY 25: A general view of the stadium as the Colorado Rockies take on the Houston Astros during interleague play at Coors Field on July 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Astros 3-2. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – JUNE 24: Nolan Arenado #28 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates as he crosses the plate toward DJ LeMahieu #9 after both scored on an Arenado homerun off of Caleb Smith #31 of the Miami Marlins in the first inning of a game against the Miami Marlins at Coors Field on June 24, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – JUNE 24: Nolan Arenado #28 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates as he crosses the plate toward DJ LeMahieu #9 after both scored on an Arenado homerun off of Caleb Smith #31 of the Miami Marlins in the first inning of a game against the Miami Marlins at Coors Field on June 24, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

The Free Agents

The Rockies currently have four players on their roster that are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents at the end of the season: Adam Ottavino, DJ LeMahieu, Carlos Gonzalez, and Matt Holliday. As much fun as it has been to see Holliday back in black and purple, he is far from a significant piece one way or the other. The cold facts of the matter are that he could retire, re-sign, or go elsewhere and it won’t radically affect the rest of the roster.

LeMahieu, on the other hand, has been one of the most significant members of this Rockies team for the last half-decade. Though he’s having a somewhat down year (by his standards) he’s still a two-time all-star, two-time Gold Glover, and former batting champ. LeMahieu is certain to garner some attention from other teams in free agency, though as always the Coors Field affect may play into their evaluations.

The Rockies have struggled to get competent play at second this season when DJ’s been on the DL, though they may have some options for next season. Ryan McMahon and Garrett Hampson haven’t done much this year, but they may be better with little bit of service time under their belts. The most intriguing option, however, is top prospect Brendan Rodgers.

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