Rockies GM Bill Schmidt spoke with the media on Saturday and he revealed what the Colorado Rockies could be doing here in the next few months and into 2023.

We read between the lines of what he said and what the Rockies have done with their players as far as playing time to see who may be on their way out after this season and where they may (and where they should) make some moves this offseason.

Colorado Rockies notebook: Kris Bryant, Bill Schmidt, Bud Black by Noah Yingling

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The end of the season is nearing but the Rockies' roster construction is a bit intriguing. Kevin is with the club in Chicago and we discuss Noah Davis being called up from Double-A Hartford, the possibility of Ezequiel Tovar being called up to the majors this year, and the possibility of Kris Bryant returning to play this season.

We also discuss Kevin's conversation with Rockies GM Bill Schmidt in Chicago this week.

Colorado Rockies: Kris Bryant talks injury, expectations by Kevin Henry

Colorado Rockies GM Bill Schmidt: 1-on-1 on Kris Bryant, 2023 needs, more by Kevin Henry

“A hell of a player:” Chicago Cubs fans reflect on Kris Bryant years by Kevin Henry (Call To The Pen)

Chicago Cubs: Kris Bryant’s best offseason advice to Willson Contreras by Kevin Henry (FanSided.com)

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The Rockies were on the bad end of history on Thursday against the Braves. We discuss that history as well as some of our thoughts on the recent roster moves and what could be coming ahead.

We also discuss what Kevin heard in both the Braves and Rockies clubhouse in the series, as he was in Atlanta. He spoke with Ryan McMahon, who has been the veteran leader that some of the rookies, like Michael Toglia, have leaned on.

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The Colorado Rockies suffered a huge blow as Antonio Senzatela suffered a torn ACL. He is done for the year. We talk about how the injury actually could change the club's philosophy on the offseason. We also talk about C.J. Cron's recent struggles and the one area of the team that has improved this year.

Colorado Rockies injury update: Charlie Blackmon day-to-day by Kevin Henry

Colorado Rockies: An injury update on Antonio Senzatela by Noah Yingling

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The Rockies took two of three against the Cardinals at home but things are still not great. The Rockies have had a lot of injury concerns recently, which is may mean that Wynton Bernard will get called up on Friday.

In addition, we look at the schedule the rest of the way and make our predictions on whether the Rockies can get to 70 wins or not.

Colorado Rockies, Kris Bryant in holding pattern with latest injury by Kevin Henry

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The Rockies were the only team in MLB not to make a trade at the trade deadline. Now, what is next for the Rockies? We try to decipher what the Rockies could be doing and we discuss the "purple purgatory."

The Rockies also changed their lineup up a bit on Thursday in San Diego and won so will we start to see some different lineup looks as the last third of the season is upon us?

The funk and how Connor Joe is trying to get rid of it by Kevin Henry

The Colorado Rockies are stuck in a purple purgatory by Kevin Larson

 

 

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The trade deadline is only a few days away and we have changed our minds on what we think the Rockies will do after what we have heard from Rockies GM Bill Schmidt and knowing the Rockies M.O. 

We discuss our new predictions and we also discuss the problem that the Rockies don't even realize that they have: Is Denver a Dodger town or Is Denver a Padres town? Either way, it's not good for the Rockies. 

Exclusive: Bill Schmidt, Bud Black on upcoming trade deadline, playoff chances by Noah Yingling

 

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The Rockies have won three series in a row and they have the prospects to trade for Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto. But it is extremely unlikely to happen. However, three NL West teams are reportedly interested in him. 

How the Rockies play in Milwaukee and where Juan Soto could be traded will help determine whether or not the Rockies stand pat, are buyers, or are sellers before the August 2 trade deadline. We talk about how the two could intertwine, who we think will disappoint or be a pleasant surprise for the team in the unofficial second half, and a little bit on the Rockies 2022 Draft.

Brewers series could be deadline game-changer by Kevin Henry 

Rockies 2022 draft: What to know about the first 10 rounds by Kevin Henry

Juan Soto rumors: What it would take for the Rockies to get him by Noah Yingling

The plane crash that changed this Colorado Rockies broadcaster’s life by Noah Yingling

 

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The Colorado Rockies might not be trading anybody at the trade deadline because they believe that they could be contenders. As a result, they will be taking away playing time from younger players that need to show whether or not they are part of future plans, like Elehuris Montero.

We also talk about the Wild Cards in both leagues and about Kris Bryant and why some fans are upset with him and why they shouldn't be.

9 teams that could target Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Kuhl by Noah Yingling

Numbers show Kris Bryant’s resurgence by Kevin Henry

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The Rockies were just swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium ... which should signal the end of the Rockies' thought process that they are contenders. Right? Well, only time will tell but we talk about what the Rockies should be doing here in the next few weeks and how the goal to reach .500 is a pipe dream.

We also discuss Colton Welker being DFA'd and the rising stock of the Rockies farm system.

7 teams that could target Colorado Rockies 1B C.J. Cron by Noah Yingling

C.J. Cron making late MLB All-Star Game push by Kevin Henry

 

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On this episode, we talk a bit about what the Rockies should do at the trade deadline. They think that they still have a run left in them but we both think that is a bit too optimistic.

We discuss the seven pieces that we think they should trade, who we think they will actually trade, and why they should trade those seven (or even more than seven) players.

Rockies: What to know about 2022’s fireworks games by Kevin Henry

Should the Rockies trade Daniel Bard to the Boston Red Sox? by Noah Yingling

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Colorado's GM Bill Schmidt said this weekend that the Rockies' goal is to get back to .500. But can they actually get there? We look at each series moving forward until the All-Star break and whether it's likely or not.

We also discuss the Rockies roster crunch, especially with Kris Bryant likely returning this weekend in Minnesota. 

Getting back to .500 is GM Bill Schmidt's immediate goal by Thomas Harding (MLB.com)

The one historical team that could give the Rockies hope by Noah Yingling

Rockies highlights: Yonathan Daza’s spectacular catch (video) by Kevin Henry

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The Rockies are reeling and reeling at home. There's a lot of blame to go around but, as they say, "if you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always gotten." 

The Rockies have had that with their offense for much of the past five years and it has continued to be a problem this year. Now, will they make the philosophical and player changes to accomplish it?

8 Albuquerque Isotopes players you may not know but should

8 playoff contenders that could use outfielder Randal Grichuk

3 teams that could use José Iglesias

Bryan Shaw on the competition of returning to face the Colorado Rockies

The Rockies need to start “cutting bait”

Terry Francona and Daniel Bard reunite, reminisce at Coors Field (Call To The Pen)

 

 

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Brendan Rodgers was just named the NL Player of the Week for his play last week, so we talk about how he has dug himself out of the hole he was entering May.

However, not much else is going well with the Colorado Rockies. We talk about Kevin Larson's article on how Germán Márquez could be tipping his pitches and how the defense has also really hurt the pitching staff as well.

We also talk about the City Connect uniforms and a hot take involving one of the Rockies' other uniforms (and an MLB uniform that every team has).

Is Germán Márquez tipping pitches? The stats suggest he is by Kevin Larson

Black vests for City Connects, was it worth it? by Nathaniel Sunshine

Tyler Kinley’s evolution into a great reliever by Noah Yingling 

5 teams that could use Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain by Noah Yingling (Call To The Pen)

 

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On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the recent bullpen implosion by the Colorado Rockies in Pittsburgh and the bullpen, in general.

We also discuss some of the strengths and weaknesses of the team through the 25 percent point of 2022, which was reached during the team's last series in Pittsburgh, and we talk about how the team's downslide really could be the series that the team really looks back on if they decide to be sellers at the deadline or just miss the playoffs by a few games.

3 strengths of the Colorado Rockies at the 25 percent mark of 2022 by Noah Yingling

3 weaknesses of the Colorado Rockies at the 25 percent mark by Noah Yingling

 

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On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the New York Mets coming to Denver to wrap up Colorado's long homestand. It could be significantly impacted by snow (because snow on May 20 and 21 is the textbook definition of "that's Colorado") and we talk about how the schedule and the Rockies' rotation could be impacted.

We also talk about the series with the Giants and how the Rockies were much better on defense and with the walks on Wednesday to break their long losing streak against them and we also talk about some overall MLB stuff, like the lack of offense and the state of catchers in the sport right now as well.

A candid Ryan McMahon on his defensive struggles by Noah Yingling

Rockies vs. Mets weather: Snow could be a factor by Kevin Henry

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We play two more editions of "Where in the World is Kevin Henry?" this week after Kevin was with the Rockies this week and in the city of a Rockies minor league affiliate. We talk about Colorado's awful road trip in Arizona and San Francisco and what went wrong as well as their schedule this coming week.

We also take a look at the best surprises the Rockies have had thus far on the season and our upcoming article that will look at the disappointing surprises for the team through 20 percent of the season.

4 good surprises for the Colorado Rockies so far in 2022 by Noah Yingling

1 player from each MLB team that has surprised in a good way in 2022 by Noah Yingling (Call To The Pen)

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On this episode of the podcast, we discuss a potpourri of things involving the Colorado Rockies. Among them are a recap the homestand, a look ahead to Colorado's road trip to Arizona and San Francisco, the pitching metrics of the team, Kris Bryant and when he may return, the roster move that will have to be made with it, and the defensive metrics of the team.

Daniel Bard deserves more credit for Rox early success by Aaron Hurt

Kris Bryant on playing left field every day by Noah Yingling

Kris Bryant on joining the Rockies, learning to play at altitude by Noah Yingling

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Kevin is back from getting his saucepans reseasoned and Noah is back from Detroit but the Rockies got swept in Philadelphia.

While the Rockies were in Detroit, Noah caught up with A.J. Hinch and Hall of Famer Alan Trammell on their relationships with Rockies manager Bud Black. Hinch was in the Padres' front office from 2010 through 2014 when Black was their manager and for Trammell, both he and Black are San Diego natives and they played against each other in the 1980s.

We also talk about the slow starts of the Rockies, the recent injuries to Brendan Rodgers and Kris Bryant, and look ahead to the Rockies homestand.

Kris Bryant on joining the Rockies, learning to play at altitude by Noah Yingling

How Spencer Torkelson has been the best rookie of 2022  by Noah Yingling (Call To The Pen)

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Kevin is away on assignment to scout international prospects and get his saucepans reseasoned so this week, DNVR Rockies beat reporter and friend of the podcast/site, Patrick Lyons, joins Noah.

They talk about the surprises of the season thus far, how the Rockies have thrived at the DH spot, and they look ahead to the upcoming schedule of games (with a few stories of yesteryear and "that's baseball" moments sprinkled in.

Since we recorded the podcast, the Rockies have also extended Kyle Freeland.

Be sure to check out the DNVR Rockies podcast, which is published every weekday at 5 AM M.T. as well as their written content on DNVR.

Chad Kuhl's 2022 projections (and how he could succeed at Coors Field by Noah Yingling

The 5 NL teams that have benefitted most from the universal DH by Noah Yingling

 

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