A Colorado Rockies Thanksgiving

Charlie Blackmon, Daniel Bard, and CJ Cron

We looked to the future, now let’s look to the past. There wasn’t much to be thankful for this year, but I believe these players deserve a special shout-out (Brendan Rodgers already got his in the last section).

Charlie Blackmon may not have had his best season, but man does he love being in Colorado. He is a Rockies legend whose number deserves to hang next to Helton and Walker when he finally hangs up the cleats. Naturally, I am always thankful for him and his beard.

Daniel Bard was an absolute shining star for the team in 2022 and I am thankful that the Colorado Rockies took him in after retiring from pitching for 7 years and turned him into an MVP-vote getter. If he continues to pitch like he did this season (and 2020), Bard could see an All-Star nod come his way soon.

I am finally thankful for CJ Cron, the Colorado Rockies lone All-Star in 2022. Seemingly the only person on the team who could hit the dang ball. I talked extensively about how he should’ve been traded at the deadline here, but I hope he can continue to produce for the team in 2023.

While there are a lot of things for Colorado Rockies fans to lament about the previous season: the poor performance, the incompetent FO, etc. I think right now is the time to look at the little things that we fans have to be thankful for. Enjoy the turkey and a Happy Thanksgiving to all.