There are plenty of reasons to be less than excited about the Rockies 2023 season. The biggest improvement for a team that went 68-94 last season is in building up the farm system, which is ranked No. 14 in MLB Pipeline’s preseason rankings (improved from No. 24 last preseason). This is not likely to manifest into more than 68 wins this season, but it does provide hope for the future.
In the meantime, there are still things to look forward to this season. With Opening Day less than a week away on Thursday, March 30, here are five reasons to be excited about the upcoming Colorado Rockies season.