Colorado Rockies: 5 must-read articles before 2019 begins

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Nolan Arenado #28 of the Colorado Rockies is congratulated in the dugout by Trevor Story #27 after scoring a run in the third inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on September 24, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Nolan Arenado #28 of the Colorado Rockies is congratulated in the dugout by Trevor Story #27 after scoring a run in the third inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on September 24, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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With the holidays in the rearview mirror, it is now just a few short days until 2019 begins. With that in mind, we are taking a look back at some of our most popular articles from 2018 that might be good for all Colorado Rockies fans to read before the New Year begins.

As this year comes to a close, it is amazing to look back on the roller coaster ride that was the Colorado Rockies in 2018. From the surprise one-year signing of Carlos Gonzalez in spring training to nearly winning their first-ever National League West title to advancing to the National League Division Series before their offense went into yet another offensive funk, it was a season to remember for Rockies fans … for many reasons.

Today, we look back at five very popular articles that we published during this year that can have implications for what might happen with the Rockies in 2019 and beyond.

First up, Jake Shapiro details what a new television deal will mean for the Colorado Rockies in this article. He also discusses how that revenue might help Nolan Arenado stay in a Rockies uniform for years to come.

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Speaking of Nolan, how about this video recap of the 10 best defensive plays of his career (so far)? Watching the best third baseman in the game show exactly why he is the best at his position is a sight to behold on dark, cold winter nights when baseball is missed most.

Third, let’s take a look at the six Rockies players who are under the most pressure to perform in 2019. We detail those players and why they’re under pressure in this article.

Fourth, the Rockies tied the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL West title last year. One more win would have given them the title … and these five heartbreaking losses are reminders of just how close Colorado was to winning the West.

Finally, if you want to see just how bright the future is for the Rockies, check out this comprehensive list of the top 25 players either currently seeing action for Colorado or in its farm system who are under 25 years old.

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We hope these articles can help you amazing Rockies fans get through the post-holiday stretch. However, here is the best news of all … Opening Day at Coors Field is just 100 days away!