Carlos Gonzalez was once an anual Triple Crown threat for the Colorado Rockies. His bat, athleticism and range made him a rare and coveted outfielder across MLB.
CarGo is no longer this player.
He’s still good great. But he is no longer an elite outfielder in MLB, and that’s okay. Posting three straight under 2.5 WAR seasons, including a very rough first half in 2015, his value is surpassed by several other’s on the Rockies roster.
The club will need not to rely upon the 31-year-old outfielder for 40 home runs or a .