DENVER -- While the Giants were reeling after the loss of ace Madison Bumgarner to bruised ribs and a shoulder AC sprain following an off-day dirt bike accident in Denver, the Rockies reveled in their strong start despite the number of their own key players on the disabled list.
The Rockies started the season with starting pitcher Chad Bettis (testicular cancer), first baseman Ian Desmond (left hand fracture), outfielder David Dahl (rib stress reaction), bullpen stalwart Chad Qualls (right forearm tightness), potential starting pitcher Chris Rusin (right oblique strain), backup catcher Tom Murphy (right forearm fracture) and reliever Jairo Diaz (Tommy John surgery) all on the DL.