Colorado Rockies: 12 notable quotes from the Kris Bryant presser

Kris Bryant, Colorado Rockies — DENVER, CO – AUGUST 19: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs prepares to bat against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a game at Coors Field on August 19, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

7) “One thing I’ve always known about this team is that I hated facing them. The pitching staff always has arms.” – Kris Bryant

Just imagine if you would have told someone back 20 years ago or even nine years ago when Kris Bryant was drafted that he was saying this about the Colorado Rockies.

People would have said that he was nuts but it’s true. The only problem for them is getting consistent relievers and health. Otherwise, the pitching staff is there, which is why the Rockies decided to go into a “buy now” mode and not into a selling mode.

The Rockies want to win now and Kris Bryant believes that they will be a good team in 2022.

8) “I take pride in the fact that I’ve never played on a losing team in the big leagues and I don’t plan on doing that.” – Kris Bryant

In the final two-thirds of the season, the Colorado Rockies went 55-53 in the 2021 season. With the expansion of an additional playoff team in 2021, the Rockies believe. that they can be a playoff team.

Most people believe (and for good reason) that they will fall short but if some players step up, they could be in the hunt in July and then the Rockies could be buyers at the trade deadline.

7) “One thing I’ve always known about this team is that I hated facing them. The pitching staff always has arms.” – Kris Bryant

8) “I take pride in the fact that I’ve never played on a losing team in the big leagues and I don’t plan on doing that.” – Kris Bryant

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