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Depth could determine Rockies' success in '17

With Spring Training fast approaching, MLB.com will take a look at a different aspect of this year's Rockies squad each day this week. Today's topic - What's the vision?

DENVER -- Put simply, the Rockies enter Spring Training with fewer reasons to fear than this time last year. And last year, even without the depth to withstand injury, Colorado was relevant in the postseason race through July.

It could be different this time. Even with their offseason moves, the Rockies haven't supplanted the Dodgers and Giants as National League West favorites. But the Royals and Indians won with depth and creativity.