41’s Inside Pitch: Helton’s Hall plight should be engine for change
Eleven votes. 11. That’s how many votes former Rockies great Todd Helton fell short in what was his fifth attempt at being voted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame.......
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41’s Inside Pitch: Avoiding Arbitration has been a Rockies strength
Since their inception more than 30 years ago, the Colorado Rockies franchise has done one thing as well as any team in Major League Baseball. They’ve avoided salary arbitration hearings with......
41’s Inside Pitch: Rockies chances at success in 2023 hinge on having a stellar bullpen
There have been some common traits among the best Colorado Rockies teams over the past three decades. First and foremost, at least to everyday observers, has been a prolific offense.......
41’s Inside Pitch: What might be “new” for the Rockies in 2023?
Let’s be honest. The Colorado Rockies don’t do “new” very well. Since he assumed the lead ownership role with the Rockies, owner Dick Monfort had implemented his very......
41’s Inside Pitch: Colorado Rockies Christmas wish list
You can’t blame the Colorado Rockies brass for being a little wishful this holiday season. After all, some of the other teams have already gotten some very nice, expensive new toys,......
41’s Inside Pitch: Which former Rockies should have their number retired at Coors Field? Start with Don Baylor
The Colorado Rockies will celebrate their 30th anniversary this spring, and if past anniversary’s are any indication, several big names from the past will be on hand to help.......
41’s Inside Pitch: It’s official: Rockies committed to a rebuild after treading water at the Winter Meetings
In a way, Major League Baseball’s annual Winter Meetings were successful for the Colorado Rockies. Consider this: Aaron Judge didn’t sign with the San Francisco Giants or San Diego Padres, and......
41’s Inside Pitch: Helton should go into Hall this year…and Dale Murphy should join him
When it comes to voting for Baseball’s Hall of Fame, the focus around here is – and should be – on the candidacy of Todd Helton.......
41’s Inside Pitch: Will Meulens be a difference maker for Rockies?
The many of us who had been clamoring for a new hitting coach for the Colorado Rockies have finally gotten our wish, with the club recently announcing the hiring of Hensley......
41’s Inside Pitch: Tovar could make the Rockies look smart like the Astros
Letting a star player leave via free agency is never a popular move. Followers of the team either want ownership to re-sign that player and keep him on the roster, or......