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An in-depth preview of the 2022 Colorado Rockies season

By Kevin Larson

DENVER, COLORADO - AUGUST 05: Sam Hilliard #22 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning at Coors Field on August 05, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - AUGUST 05: Sam Hilliard #22 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning at Coors Field on August 05, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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Colorado Rockies pitcher German Marquez
Jun 12, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez (48) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports /

Rockies NL Pennant Winner (+10000)
Rockies World Series Winner (+20000)

While I’m high on the Rockies over 70 wins, I don’t think these lines are anything you should put serious money on. The Rockies want to compete but they’re obviously not at this level quite yet.

I do believe there is a very, very, very outside shot at them making the playoffs (given that more than a few things fall in their favor and that there’s an extra playoff spot) but they’re not a threat to do any damage once they get there.

If you’re betting on these then you’re simply making a donation to your local sportsbook (and they appreciate it very much).

NL Cy Young – Germán Márquez (+7500)

While this can be a fun bet and Germán Márquez will be the best Rockie to back for this, it’s likely just another sportsbook donation type of bet. Because of the difficulties with pitching at altitude, it will always skew the perception of any Rockies pitcher. Márquez will likely need to have a sub-3.00 ERA to even start to be in consideration. With a career-low ERA of 3.75 in the COVID-shortened 2020 season, it’s not something we should expect. His ERA- (74) and FIP- (70) from that season are more than impressive and worthy of being considered, but it’s going to be hard to be considered a favorite for the award rather than just be in the conversation.

Corbin Burnes last year put up a 57 ERA- and a 38 FIP-. The 2020 winner, Trevor Bauer, put up a 37 ERA- and a 62 FIP-. In 2019 Jacob deGrom put up a 59 ERA- and a 62 FIP-. In 2018 deGrom won it also with a 45 ERA- and a 49 FIP-. When Kyle Freeland finished 4th in voting in 2018, he had a 62 ERA- and an 86 FIP-.

That being said, Márquez has to be his best self and then some to be able to compete for this award. He will continue to be better than league average as a starter, but he’s unlikely to win the Cy Young without taking a major, major step forward. A stark increase in strikeouts would certainly help these numbers (specifically his FIP and FIP-) but it will still take more to win this award.

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