Manager Bud Black finds the topic ludicrous, and it raises a skeptical eyebrow from Ian Desmond.
The subject is the relatively tepid start by the Rockies’ offense. Specifically, three key players whose 2017 seasons were colored by early-season funks that turned into major slumps: shortstop Trevor Story, right fielder Carlos Gonzalez and Desmond.
And although Black’s big-picture view of the season is valid, the Rockies can’t afford history to repeat itself if they’re going to compete for their first National League West title.
Entering Monday night’s game against San Diego, Story was batting .