It's been a common refrain among fans, media, haters, and basically anyone observing the Rockies for a long time: the Rockies can't develop pitching.
It is fair to say the Rockies have not been paragons of pitching development throughout their history. The evidence is the lack of stars produced. But what if the problem that has historically plagued the team has been partially self-created? What if the Rockies, out of altitude-induced paranoia, have constrained themselves by pursuing a type?
After watching Jon Gray's start against the Padres at Coors Field a couple weeks ago, I met up with long-time Purple Row community member Franchise26 (who goes by Dan Lucero in real life.