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2008 Colorado Rockies Predictions & Season
Preview
The
Rockies took their faithful
on a surprising ride in
2007, winning 21 of 22 games
to propel themselves into
October. They may have been
swept by the Red Sox in the
World Series, but gaining a
NL Pennant was more than
anyone had chalked up for
them. Find out if the Rocks
have what it takes to get
back to the World Series in
Jimmy’s 2008 Colorado
Rockies predictions and
season preview.
Starting Rotation/Bullpen
The Rockies do not have a
true number one, but they do
have five solid starters.
Jeff Francis will likely toe
the mound for the Rocks on
Opening Day. The southpaw
really excelled last season,
winning a franchise record
17 games. The Rockies went
22-12 in his regular season
starts. He doesn’t have the
raw ability that some of the
other aces across the league
have, but he is one of the
best at outthinking hitters.
Aaron Cook succeeds because
he has great control and an
exceptional sinker. He went
8-7 last season with a 4.12
ERA in 166 innings. I’m
anticipating a better year
from Cook. Ubaldo Jimenez is
young and has a huge upside.
I look for his breakout
season to come in 2009, but
he will be solid this year.
Jason Hirsh will be healthy
this season and we’ll get a
chance to see what he can
really do for the Rocks. Kip
Wells likely takes the fifth
spot. He led the NL with 17
losses last season while
pitching for St. Louis, but
I think a fresh start will
treat him well.
Manny Corpas took over the
closer reigns from Brian
Fuentes in early July and
flourished. Corpas was 19
for 20 in save
opportunities. Fuentes can
still be a valued part of
this pen as a setup artist
will the ability to
strikeout hitters. Matt
Herges was a vital middle
reliever in the second half
of the season in 2007 and we
expect more solid pitching
from the vet.
Batting Order
Centerfielder Willy Taveras
can flat out fly and that
makes him an ideal leadoff
guy for this team. He led
the bigs with 37 bunt hits
and 54 infield hits despite
missing 66 games. He also
stole 33 bases. Shortstop
Troy Tulowitzki showed some
pop last season and
especially thrived once
being place in the two-hole.
He hit 24 bombs and added 99
RBIs last season.
Leftfielder Matt Holiday is
the big money man. He batted
.340 with 36 homeruns and
137 RBIs last year. Todd
Helton still has some life
left and just might be
rejuvenated after finally
getting a taste of the
postseason. Helton batted
.320 with 17 round trippers
and 91 RBIs. Third baseman
Garrett Atkins gives the
Rocks even more pop in the
middle of the order. He
belted 25 homeruns and added
111 RBIs last season.
Rightfielder Brad Hawpe is
going to have to quit
striking out so much. 29
homeruns and 116 RBIs are
impressive without question,
but if he limits his
strikeouts he can be even
better. Catcher Yorvit
Torrealba is a weak spot on
this team. He hit just .201
with runners in scoring
position and threw out only
15 of 76 runners in 2007.
Jayson Nix is a homegrown
kid who the fans could fall
in love with if he can
produce the way he did at
Triple-A Colorado Springs.
The Rockies have loads of
talent and it’s young. I’m
expecting a tight race in
the West with Arizona and LA
also right in the thick of
things. Of the three
contenders, the Rockies have
the worst starting rotation
so don’t be surprised if
they slip to third place.
Jimmy Boyd has produced an
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season in the MLB and broke
out with a +5005 unit season
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success awaits you in 2008.
Make sure you’re along for
the profitable ride for this
year's
baseball betting.
Odds to win NL West:
11/4
Odds to win 2008 NL Pennant:
9/1
Odds to win 2008 World
Series:
25/1
Other Predictions for the 2008 Season:
Updated February 23rd, 2008
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