Colorado continues to bolster their front office and pull itself from muck and mire of MLB's basement. Who's the latest addition? Does his track record suggest he could save the farm system?

Bradley Blalock was designated for assignment to make room for Michael Lorenzen, the Rockies managed to earn themselves a pitching prospect in the end. With what NL club did the Rox strike a deal? And how good is this minor leaguer?

Plus, Nolan Arenado rejects a trade to the Athletics, Cooperstown welcomes two new Hall of Famers and why Major League Baseball wants you to think a salary cap is a good idea.

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Commissioner Rob Manfred offered some details about future realignment once Major League Baseball goes from 30 teams to 32 within the next decade. Up to now, all signs pointed to Colorado leaving a division that featured the Los Angeles Dodgers. Have new details changed the Rockies future?

Dick Monfort has done well for himself within the commissioners office in recent years. If initial plans are to keep the Rockies and Dodgers together, could he use his power to force a change?

Plus, the best baseball book you've never read and the Colorado connections with the film For Love of the Game starring Kevin Costner.

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Paul DePodesta and Michael Lorenzen had a lot to say to Denver media regarding the 2026 season. Both sound ready for the challenges ahead of them. How does DePodesta see changes for this year's Spring Training? And what value does Lorenzen beyond the back of his baseball card?

Ahead of Rockies Fest this Saturday, DePodesta discussed a summit of all the coaches, scouts and front office executives getting together for what sounds like a multi-day event to brainstorm solutions for 2026 and beyond. Could they go so far as implement an opener?

Plus, Braxton Fulford as a sizable trade chip for Colorado, news of the minor league coaching staffs and an unfortunate trap door for one Rockie should 2026 go poorly.

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Willi Castro has reportedly signed a two-year deal with the Colorado Rockies for $12.8 million, just the first multi-year contract for the Denver franchise since Kris Bryant in 2022. Can the 2024 All-Star regain his form as one of the best utility players in MLB? Is he more likely to start on Opening Day at 2B or 3B?

Bradley Blalock was DFA'd to make room for Michael Lorenzen's $8 million deal and another Rockie will be set to come off the 40-man once Castro's signing is official. Who's most likely to be removed from the roster to make room?

Plus, the Baseball Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 is nearly set, the New York Mets panicked move to sign Bo Bichette and the Los Angeles Dodgers nab another $70 million player in Kyle Tucker.

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Rockies Fest is exactly 10 days away and there's a lot you should know. Besides a pair of Hall of Famers (Larry Walker, Todd Helton), a few 2007 Rocktober heroes (Aaron Cook, Clint Barmes, Garrett Atkins) and former All-Stars (Charlie Blackmon, Ubaldo Jiménez), who else is expected to be at the biggest event of the winter? And what's so incredible about the Garage Sale?

Coincidentally, we get news about the employment status of Bud Black and Bill Schmidt on the same day. What team will the former manager and GM be working for in 2026?

Plus, José Ureña finds work in Japan, Alex Bregman looks to outdo Kris Bryant by the All-Star break and Ranger Suárez makes the Boston Red Sox look like the team to beat in the AL East.

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The St. Louis Cardinals have traded 3B Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the latest deal to dismantle their roster. How much money did the Cards deal to the Dbacks? Did the Snakes have to give up anything of value?

Arenado being back in the NL West brings up a lot of interesting narratives. Could he and the Rockies patch things up eventually? Does the deal out of STL seal the deal for Nolan to go into Cooperstown with the C-R on his plaque?

Plus, Warren Schaeffer adds another coach to his staff, Noah Davis and Pierce Johnson find a home in the NL Central and the New York Yankees acquire the son of another World Series Champ from the 90s.

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ZiPS may not project the Colorado Rockies to lose 119 games again, but it does have some interesting proposals for 2026. Are the likes of Ezequiel Tovar, Brenton Doyle and Hunter Goodman at the top of the list for best position players? If Kyle Freeland is clearly the best pitcher in purple, which minor leaguer is actually projected to be the 2nd best?

Michael Toglia finally found a home this offseason and its with the Cincinnati Reds on a minor league deal. What does Big Mike need to do in order to be an everyday big leaguer once again?

Plus, a bold prediction for the future of the Rockies outfield roster, Tyler Kinley returns to Atlanta and Colorado's propensity for making roster moves late in Spring Training.

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Colorado improves the starting rotation and acquires in a controllable outfielder with the tools perfect for their rebuild. What does Michael Lorenzen bring to the table for the Rockies? Does the Jake McCarthy acquisition signal the end of the Brenton Doyle era?

The new front office is definitely approaching the offseason in a unique fashion. When was the last time the Rockies and Diamondbacks conducted a trade with one another?

Plus, Alex Bregman makes the Chicago Cubs a powerhouse (and possibly points Jameson Taillon in the Rockies direction) and the probability of Zac Veen's days (and Yanquiel Fernández and Mickey Moniak) in purple pinstripes being numbered.

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POBO Paul DePodesta and GM Josh Byrnes offered their thoughts on the state of the Colorado Rockies in recent days with Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post and Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Is the starting rotation the no. 1 priority? Are the odds strong that Colorado will not be adding a free agent this offseason?

Some of the comments made by the new front office sound a lot like the previous front office. Are things actually changing behind the scenes? And is the new front office ok with losing 119 games again?

Plus, we meet the newest Rockies (RHP Keegan Thompson), two former Rockies catchers find new homes (Dom Nuñez and Willie MacIver) and a trio of veteran pitchers who might be enticing trade candidates for Colorado (Kodai Senga, José Berríos and Jameson Taillon).

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A quiet offseason suggests Colorado may give Charlie Condon the opportunity to become the Rockies first baseman on Opening Day 2026. What will manager Warren Schaeffer, POBO Paul DePodesta, GM Josh Byrnes and alike be looking for in the 22-year-old prospect? What are the odds it all comes to fruition?

Ethan Holliday has only 18 games under his belt as a professional and a lot more bus rides in his future before making his MLB debut. But will the new front office approach their top prospect differently that those in the past? Could Holliday get a big league invite this spring?

Plus, 2nd-rounder JB Middleton gets some love after being forgotten and the brief minor league careers of Troy Tulowitzki and Todd Helton.

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