In their first 25 years of existence, the Rockies have never won a National League West title, but there is belief inside their clubhouse that this could finally be the year.
Optimism springs from faith that their bullpen is one of the best in baseball. The offseason additions of closer Wade Davis and set-up man Bryan Shaw instilled fresh certainty, and the nearly perfect start from Adam Ottavino has catalyzed that confidence.
Clearly, the young starting pitching has to get off its roller coaster of inconsistency, and the offense needs significantly better production from the lower half of the order.