SCOTTSDALE, ariz. — Rockies fans screamed about last summer's blockbuster trade that sent star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to Toronto in return for pitching prospects and veteran shortstop Jose Reyes and his $22 million annual salary.
Pundits scratched their heads this winter when the Rockies swapped slugging young outfielder Corey Dickerson to Tampa Bay for reliever Jake McGee, who likely will be gone after the 2017 season.
Skeptics look at the Rockies' track record and question whether the franchise — unwilling or unable to add quality starting pitching via free agency or trade — can develop a rotation good enough to turn the Rockies into a winner.