First, however, let’s set the stage for 2019. During the last two seasons, the Colorado Rockies have made back-to-back postseason appearances for the first time in franchise history. Now the squad is looking for that third straight Rocktober appearance. However, it’s going to take some new faces and upgraded contributions to make that happen.
DJ LeMahieu, Adam Ottavino, Carlos Gonzalez and Gerardo Parra are among the contributors from 2018 who won’t be back in a Rockies uniform this year. Who replaces them in the lineup and how well they are replaced are obvious keys to Colorado’s success (or lack thereof) in 2019.