Rockies fans are fed up.
One reason is 27 seasons without a divisional title. Another is the 91-loss dud of 2019, followed up by no money spent in free agency this winter. And the flame to the discontent was lit with news that superstar third baseman Nolan Arenado, who signed an eight-year, $260 million contract last spring, is on the trading block.
Those factors have combined to create a disillusioned fanbase at a time when optimism usually runs high prior to spring training.
“Nolan is the most talented player they’ve ever had, a generational talent, possibly the greatest third baseman of all time,” said Kyle Farner, a 40-year-old diehard fan from Brighton.