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Did Rockies’ Cole Carrigg deserve MLB call-up before Charlie Condon, Zac Veen? | Mailbag

Cole Carrigg plays with a swagger and an edge, and in that regard, he reminds me of Troy Tulowitzki as a rookie. Denver Post sports writer Patrick Saunders with Rockies Mailbag.

Colorado Rockies' Cole Carrigg hits a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Colorado Rockies outfielders Jake McCarthy, right, Brenton Doyle, center, and Mickey Moniak celebrate after the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets, Sunday, April 26, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Rockies surprises? Hot starts for Mickey Moniak, Troy Johnston | Mailbag

3 months ago

A thinning crowd looks on as left fielder Willi Castro (3) of the Colorado Rockies steps up to the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning as the Colorado Rockies were down 10-1 during the their season home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Coors Field in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Will Rockies fanbase turn its back on the team with another lousy year? | Mailbag

4 months ago

Rockies right fielder Zac Veen looks down in the dugout during a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Surprise, Arizona. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Will Rockies’ Zac Veen or Jordan Beck ever become an All-Star? | Mailbag

By Patrick Saunders

March 26, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Zac Veen is an intriguing player because he was a first-round draft choice -- No....

Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer watches infield drills during spring training baseball Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Can rebuilt Rockies win 70 games in 2026? | Mailbag

By Patrick Saunders

March 11, 2026 at 5:45 a.m.

To reach 70 wins, the Rockies would have to improve by 27 games from their...

Rockies outfielder Zac Veen walks back to the dugout after striking out during the team's Cactus League opener at Salt River Field at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. The Arizona Diamondbacks went onto beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Rockies’ Zac Veen has beefed up, but will he make the roster? | Mailbag

By Patrick Saunders

February 27, 2026 at 9:52 a.m.

Will Zac Veen make the Colorado Rockies' roster after adding 45 pounds of muscle in...

Brenton Doyle (9) of the Colorado Rockies reacts to flying out during the second inning against the Miami Marlins at Coors Field in Denver on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Will Rockies lose 90 games or fewer in 2026? | Mailbag

By Patrick Saunders

January 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

I really think the Rockies have a shot at losing 90 games or fewer this...

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