2006 Colorado Rockies Preview

2005 in brief: Colorado beginners suffered a loss of 95 hard end of the season 15 hours of games behind the NL West-champion San Diego Padres. The offensive of 2005, not later than 1st Baseman Todd Helton (.320 20 79), outfield Dustan Mohr (.214 17 38), and the young 3rd Baseman Garrett Atkins (.287 13 89). Short Stop Clint Barmen (.289 10 46) and Matt Holliday (.307 19 87) in the series. In 2005, the Rockies pitching as thin as the air in their country of origin phase Coors Field. In addition to the young Jeff Francis (14-12 5.68) and Aaron Cook (7-2 3.67) the rest of the victim from the field, the quality starts all year. Entries Jamey Wright (8-16 5.46), Byung-Hyun Kim (5-12 4.86) and Jason Jennings (6-9 5:02) not at all impressed. On the other hand, closer Brian Fuentes (2-5 2.91 register 31) have to convert 31 stores to 34 stores of opportunities and was an impressive 14 of 14 save opportunities at Coors Field. Not an easy task, if you need a pot to close games in a stadium, it is known that the delay blown Inning yields and profits. Off season Moves: Colorado Rockies small step in the low season. However, there are some 'experience for the veterans, with the signing of closer bullpen Free Agent José Mesa (2-8 4.76). The Rockies also signed starter Byung-Hyun Kim and reliever Mike Dejean (5-4 4.48), more trade left St. Louis Hander Ray King (4-4 388). Catcher Yorvit Torrealba (.234 3 15) was also to help improve the situation. 2006 Analysis: Increase of pain are possible with this young team. Rockie fans must be patient and that the youth of third-party financing Baseman Atkins, Barmen and the short time they need to take part in their positions. Look to the right Fielder Brad Hawpe (.262 9 47) and Matt Holliday outfield Dustin Mohr and to await the result in 2006. Both players have shown to have been able to pitch in Major League during the 2005 season and the two should be an important part of the future of the Rocky Mountains. Colorado is wrong and move their game with the person can no longer young prospects of the debt. Management remain extremely cautious in low season and the possibility of new faces. A newcomer to the pitching staff Krug Ray King. E 'a plus, but the launch of rotation should not expect that the figures were much better in 2005. Cook and Francis should be more in the years 2006 and close to the Rockies Brian Fuentes ended the season very strong. In August and September Fuentes was an impressive 15 to 15 the opportunity to save. The Rockies are looking for a couple of breaks, and possibly starting pitching impress the offensive should be able results. The Rockies are still a few years and is beginning to be deleted cans as a candidate for the division title or Wild Card on the field.