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Rockies players, manager and GM share reasons for ‘real optimism’ in 2025

Today, the Rockies take on the Diamondbacks in their first Cactus League game of the season. Spring training has finally arrived.

With snow in Denver, it doesn’t quite feel like baseball season yet. Add in Colorado’s six straight losing seasons with two consecutive 100-plus loss seasons, it’s more than fair to see how many Rockies fans might not be too excited about the 2025 season.

In several of the Q&A sessions at Rockies Fest, moderators and KOA radio voices Jack Corrigan and Jerry Schemmel asked players, manager Bud Black, and general manager Bill Schmidt why fans should be excited about 2025.