3 reasons why the 2019 Colorado Rockies won’t make the postseason

DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 10: Nolan Arenado #28 of the Colorado Rockies reacts after striking out in the first inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field on September 10, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

I know, I know. You saw the headline and immediately shrieked in horror. How could someone who covers the Colorado Rockies actually say the team won’t make the postseason for a third consecutive year? “It’s blasphemy,” you mutter as you prepare to never come back to this site again.

Well, here is the good news for you Colorado Rockies fans who believe this way. I’m going to write an article for tomorrow that lists the three reasons why Rocktober will happen again in 2019. So yes, I will be arguing with myself. I’m sure some of you who know me personally won’t be surprised. Be looking for that article tomorrow. In fact, you can now read it by clicking here.

I will also tell you that, at a recent Rockies media roundtable, I was the only member of the panel who said Colorado wouldn’t be back in the postseason in 2019. I predicted they would go 82-80 this season. Why did I say that? It’s certainly not because I don’t believe they have the talent. Any time with a left side of the infield containing Trevor Story and Nolan Arenado will always have some pop as well as some Gold Glove-worthy highlights.

But there is more to a season than just who is slotted into the lineup every day. There are plenty of exterior factors that play into a team’s success … or lack thereof.

So today, let’s tackle the three potential reasons why the Rockies might not be playing this October.

I know, I know. You saw the headline and immediately shrieked in horror. How could someone who covers the Colorado Rockies actually say the team won’t make the postseason for a third consecutive year? “It’s blasphemy,” you mutter as you prepare to never come back to this site again.

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