Colorado Rockies: Looking ahead to the 2019 rotation
By Aaron Hurt
![DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 28: Kyle Freeland #21 of the Colorado Rockies reacts to Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals grounding out to end the sixth inning at Coors Field on September 28, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Joe Mahoney/Getty Images) DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 28: Kyle Freeland #21 of the Colorado Rockies reacts to Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals grounding out to end the sixth inning at Coors Field on September 28, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Joe Mahoney/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Froxpile-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fgetty-images-2F2018-2F10-2F1042741992-850x560-0d57a3588290ef4b9001fb913e4b7bbb.jpg)
Much like the Colorado Rockies’ offense was in the four playoff games, I decided that I would remain silent for a few days as I processed the disappointment that was the 2018 Rocktober (Cheap shot? I kid because I care). After multiple alcoholic beverages and several sleepless nights, I was finally able to close the book on this season and look towards 2019.
Believe it or not, the future looks extremely bright and it is due a very un-Colorado Rockies-like reason … the starting pitching staff.
As bad as the offense was in the playoffs, it was the starting pitchers that kept the Rockies’ within striking distance of pulling off a couple of wins and extending the playoffs. In the four games, starters Kyle Freeland, German Marquez, Tyler Anderson and Antonio Senzatela pitched a combined 22.2 innings, giving up five runs on 18 hits while striking out 17 and only walking five for an impressive ERA of 2.03. These four players give a positive outlook for the upcoming seasons.
Rather than look behind, however, let’s look ahead to what these pitchers can do next season. With that in mind, here is a way too early look at the potential Colorado Rockies 2019 starting rotation.