Colorado Rockies: What could be discussed at the GM meetings

The Rockies still have plenty of questions surrounding their offense

There are questions about the status of the left side of the infield when it comes to Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story being a part of the roster heading into 2021. Could one or both be trade candidates? It’s certainly possible.

However, on the other side of the infield, there are plenty of questions as well.

Do the Rockies feel confident in Ryan McMahon after a season where he struck out 66 times in 193 plate appearances? McMahon will likely bounce back in 2021, but it’s a reasonable question to ask, “What if he doesn’t?” There are plenty of questions about Brendan Rodgers and if he can provide an answer there. Could Garrett Hampson turn in another solid season if the position was given to him on a full-time basis?

And yes, this will be another season of “what if” mental gymnastics for McMahon. What if Arenado is traded? McMahon could move to third. What if the Rockies decide to move him to first base where they’re still trying to find the heir apparent to Todd Helton?

First base is where the Rockies could potentially upgrade this offseason, even though Josh Fuentes proved to be capable (especially on the defensive side) there last season when given the chance.

If the Rockies go after someone in free agency, that player will likely come cheap and hopefully (yes, hopefully) be someone who primarily plays first base (unlike the Ian Desmond and Daniel Murphy experiments which went horribly wrong). Expect the Rockies to look this way in free agency.

Will Jeff Bridich be active this offseason? The Rockies need him to be, but financial and roster decisions could play the biggest role of all.