Rox Pile Apr 11, 2021
Colorado Rockies: Charlie Blackmon’s early struggles could be sign of things to come
It is way too early into the season for an “I told you so” but there is a concerning trend that I pointed out near the end of spring training for one player on the Colorado Rockies that is already starting to come to fruition. At the end of March, in this article, I voiced […] Colorado Rockies: Charlie Blackmon’s early struggles could be sign of things to come - Rox Pile - Rox Pile - A Colorado Rockies Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Rox Pile Apr 9, 2021
Colorado Rockies morning after: Bats for Story, Blackmon come alive
Hidden behind the pitching gem turned in by Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray on Thursday was the possible emergence of a good sign for the team. Trevor Story and Charlie Blackmon collected two hits apiece and each drove in a pair of runs in support of Gray’s two-hit outing over 6.2 innings to fuel […] Colorado Rockies morning after: Bats for Story, Blackmon come alive - Rox Pile - Rox Pile - A Colorado Rockies Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Rox Pile Mar 24, 2021
Colorado Rockies: An aging Charlie Blackmon might not be as Nazty offensively
The excitement for Colorado Rockies fans of singing along to the lyrics of “I don’t want to lose your love, tonight” could begin to slowly fade away in Denver this season and the seasons to come. The walk-up song for Charlie Blackmon, made famous by the band The Outfield, has become a staple of the […] Colorado Rockies: An aging Charlie Blackmon might not be as Nazty offensively - Rox Pile - Rox Pile - A Colorado Rockies Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Purple Row Mar 20, 2021
Saturday Guest Rockpile: Will the Rockies ever find their franchise catcher?
Photo by Doug Pensinger/ Rockies news and links for Saturday, March 20, 2021 THIS IS A GUEST ROCKPILE BY EVAN LANG (@legacy3233) When you think of franchise players for the Rockies — someone who had the majority of appearances at his position long enough to be called a face of the franchise — a player comes to mind for almost every position. First base? It was Andres Galarraga and then Todd Helton. Right field? Obviously Larry Walker. Center field? It has to be Charlie Blackmon. Shortstop? Troy Tulowitzki and now Trevor Story. However, when you think about catchers...
Purple Row Mar 15, 2021
State of the Position, 2021: Outfield
Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports With Blackmon and Tapia in the corners, Hilliard and Hampson are battling for center With names like Charlie Blackmon, Raimel Tapia, Garrett Hampson, and Sam Hilliard, the Rockies 2021 outfield feels the same as it has been for the last few years. But at the same time, it’s also different. David Dahl, a 2019 All-Star outfielder who could play all three spots, started in 57 percent of Rockies games in 2019 and 35 percent in 2020. His injuries and salary were too much for the Rockies, so he’s a Texas Ranger now. Kevin Pillar, who...
