CHICAGO — Rockies owner Dick Monfort sat in the cramped visiting clubhouse Monday and talked about the road. His team might as well be on tour, playing 11 of its first 14 games away from Coors Field.
Compare that to the Arizona Diamondbacks, who get 18 of their first 21 at Chase Field, including six against the Rockies.
While recognizing the disadvantage, Monfort has no issue with the inequity.
“I am fine with it. I would rather have it our way,” said Monfort before his team fell to 3-4 after its third straight loss. “Instead of just scratching through the month of April, like we need to do, the Diamondbacks have to make a statement.”
Monfort acknowledged the Rockies were supposed to open the season at home against Arizona rather than in Phoenix. He was told as much by Arizona officials. He wasn’t completely sure why the change was made. The Rockies generally try to avoid opening at home because of the unpredictable weather.
Closing argument.
Relievers Huston Street and Manuel Corpas returned to videotape in search of answers for Sunday’s meltdown against the Phillies. Both suffered from faulty arm angles that sabotaged location, which is paramount to their success.
“They require movement and a slider with a specific look to it,” pitching coach Bob Apodaca said. “They aren’t going to be overpowering hitters. They have to carry their lunch pail out there.”
Footnotes.
The Marlins renewed their interest in reliever Juan Morillo, who was designated for assignment last week. It’s unclear whether they will trade for him or will wait until he hits the waiver wire. . . . The Cubs played Monday without three injured starters: catcher Geovany Soto, third baseman Aramis Ramirez and outfielder Milton Bradley. Soto and Ramirez are expected to start Wednesday.
Troy E. Renck, The Denver Post
