The great news is that’s not all of the good news for this club vying to make it to three consecutive post seasons. The young home-grown rotation is the reason Arenado felt comfortable signing for the long haul in the first place. Of course, Kyle Freeland and German Marquez will be the most important arms in the rotation, but Jon Gray and Peter Lambert are the arms that will tip the scales in favor of the playoffs.
Let’s start with the former. Jon Gray was the number three pick of the 2013 draft for a reason. He still has the best stuff of any pitcher on this staff.