Colorado Rockies History

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 26: Starting pitcher German Marquez #48 of the Colorado Rockies throws a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on September 26, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

The top 5 best trades in Colorado Rockies history

Colorado Rockies 2011 MLB Draft: The drafting of Trevor Story

Colorado Rockies legend Matt Holliday is up for the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame

Colorado Rockies: Todd Helton was robbed of the 2000 NL MVP Award

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MAY 17: Chad Bettis #35 of the Colorado Rockies pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at AT&T Park on May 17, 2018 in San Francisco, California. The Colorado Rockies defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-3 in 12 innings. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chad Bettis

Colorado Rockies 2010 Draft: A bad draft early gets better later

ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 13: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim waits at third base during a pitching change in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 13, 2015 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies 2009 Draft: They pass up Mike Trout

DENVER, CO - APRIL 26: Relief pitcher Christian Bergman #36 of the Colorado Rockies delivers against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Coors Field on April 26, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The Pirates defeated Rockies 9-4. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Former Colorado Rockies pitcher Christian Bergman on pitching at Coors Field, more

DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 7: Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates after scoring a run in the fourth inning of a game against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field on September 7, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies 2008 Draft: The drafting of Charlie Blackmon

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 19: Roy Oswalt #44 of the Colorado Rockies pitches during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Coors Field on September 19, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Cardinals defeated the Rockies 7-6. (Photo by Rob Leiter/Getty Images)

The best players to play a year or less for the Colorado Rockies

BOSTON, MA - MAY 14: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Fenway Park on May 14, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley /Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies 2007 Draft: Another really bad draft

Sep 17, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) slides into second base ahead of a tag by Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (7) in the ninth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Ryan Zimmerman vs. the Colorado Rockies: A look at the statistics

Colorado Rockies Larry Walker(L) and Preston Wilson vs Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on July 21, 2004. (Photo by Jon Soohoo/Getty Images)

Former Colorado Rockies outfielder Preston Wilson on playing in Coors Field

MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 25: Pitcher Jorge De La Rosa #29 of the Colorado Rockies throws against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on August 25, 2013 in Miami, Florida. The Rockies defeated the Marlins 3-2. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

MLB Network analysts whiff on Colorado Rockies all-time wins leader

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: Starting pitcher Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals throws to a Colorado Rockies batter in the first inning at Nationals Park on July 25, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies 2006 Draft: The worst draft in their history … by a mile

DENVER, CO - JULY 25: Troy Tulowitzki #2 of the Colorado Rockies reacts after flying out in the seventh inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field on July 25, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies 2005 Draft: The drafting of Troy Tulowitzki

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - APRIL 09: Dexter Fowler #24 of the Colorado Rockies is congratulated by Troy Tulowitzki #2 and teammates after Fowler scored against the San Francisco Giants in the second inning at AT&T Park on April 9, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies 2004 Draft: A very good draft after some bad ones

DENVER, CO - JUNE 30: Seth Smith #7 of the Colorado Rockies takes an at bat against the Chicago White Sox during Interleague play at Coors Field on June 30, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Picturing who could play in a Colorado Rockies Old Timers’ Day

DENVER, CO - APRIL 17: Ian Stewart #9 of the Colorado Rockies looks on from the dugout prior to facing the Chicago Cubs at Coors Field on April 17, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies 2003 Draft: Trading their 1st round pick a few years later pays off

DENVER, CO - APRIL 23: Jeff Francis #26 of the Colorado Rockies pitches against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field on April 23, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies: Jeff Francis reflects on pitching at altitude

DENVER - SEPTEMBER 19: Pitcher Mike Hampton #10 of the Colorado Rockies throws a pitch during the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 19, 2001 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies won 8-2. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

The 10 worst contracts in Colorado Rockies history

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds in action against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game at PNC Park on September 16, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies 2002 Draft: They miss out on Cole Hamels and Joey Votto

Jun 18, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) reacts to striking out during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

1 year ago: Nolan Arenado traded to the St. Louis Cardinals

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: David Wright #5 of the New York Mets reacts after flying out to end the game against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field on August 23, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies 2001 Draft: They could have had David Wright if not for Mike Hampton

DENVER, CO - JULY 03: Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws to first base after fielding a fifth inning bunt attempt against the Colorado Rockies during a game at Coors Field on July 3, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies 2000 Draft: They could have drafted Yadier Molina

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 18: Frist baseman Luis Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals in th e field against the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 18, 2009 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers won 7-3. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies 1999 Draft: The Rockies passed on Albert Pujols more than a dozen times

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 18: Troy Tulowitzki #2 of the Colorado Rockies yells after turning a double play during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park July 18, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Pair of interesting Colorado Rockies lurking on future Hall of Fame ballots

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 25: Matt Holliday #7 of the Colorado Rockies points to the dugout to celebrate after hitting a seventh inning solo homerun against the St. Louis Cardinals at Coors Field on August 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. Players are wearing special jerseys with their nicknames on them during Players' Weekend. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies 1998 Draft: Drafting a Rockies legend

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 22: Larry Walker speak to the media after being elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2020 on January 22, 2020 at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. The National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Cooperstown, NY. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Remembering the day Larry Walker, Colorado Rockies entered Hall of Fame