Ahhh, optimism. Hope springs eternal this time of year. But not if you’re a Colorado Rockies fan.
We took an online poll asking readers to predict how many wins the Rockies will have in 2016. As of this writing, just 11 percent believe the Rockies will win more games than they lose.
Manager Walt Weiss’ comments on the first day of spring camp were not all too inspiring either.
” ,” Weiss told Patrick Saunders about the health of the Rockies starting rotation for 2016.
Vegas Insider has the to win the World Series, and a 120-to-1 shot to win the National League. As for the national media? They aren’t too bullish on the Rockies either.
USA Today: Gabe Lacques believes . The reason? Just look around the NL West.
Quote: “If you’re the Padres (73 wins) or Rockies (62 wins), this is your reality: 57 games against the Giants, Dodgers and Diamondbacks, with a former All-Star penciled in to start 42 of them.”
Sports Illustrated: Jonah Keri is out with his preseason MLB power rankings and , though they are ahead of division rival San Diego.
Quote: “Even though Colorado had four starting outfielders, trading Corey Dickerson to the Rays for reliever Jake McGee was a bizarre move.”
Baseball Prospectus: According to projected stats, the , but do manage to go 74-88.
Stat: The Baseball Prospectus projections have the Rockies offense at an NL best .265 team batting average, however their projected 750 runs allowed are second worst in the NL.
FanGraphs: According to projections, the with the Padres — again with a 74-88 record.
Stat: The Rockies are expected to lead the division in scoring at 4.46 runs per game, but the bad news is they will also lead the division in runs allowed at 4.85 runs per game.
CHEW ON THIS
— The Rockies hurler seems to think so. And he’s added a new pitch to his arsenal.
— Rockies beat writer in this 14-minute long rap session with 104.3 The Fan’s Sandy Clough.
— Peyton Manning is taking his time deciding his future, but Troy Renck writes that .
— Cameron Wolfe gave his take in this video mailbag segment.
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— Are against the Red Wings alumni next weekend?
— . Hello, Tim Howard rumors.
WATCH THIS
The Colorado state wrestling championships kicked off at the Pepsi Center on Thursday. .
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Happy Birthday to Dave Stewart, who turns 59 today. The former Oakland Athletics ace made some bold moves during the MLB hot stove season. The Arizona Diamondbacks general manager and then , instantly putting the Snakes in the conversation in the NL West.
Daniel Boniface: 303-954-1104, dboniface@denverpost.com or @danielboniface
