Finishing 16 games out of first place is traditionally a sign that something is dreadfully wrong on your ball club. Yet the Rockies’ 75-87 record this past season, was seven games better than 2015’s 68-94 showing. Had early NL Rookie of the Year favorite Trevor Story been healthy enough to suit up for more than 96 games, who knows, maybe the Rockies would have played at least .500 ball.
Regardless, this is an organization in a continuing cycle of rebuilding for the future. Always flush with offensive talent, Colorado finished ’16 in the top 10 in all major offensive categories.