It's been quite some time since the Colorado Rockies have reached the World Series. It's been the same amount of time since fielding a Japanese player. Why does new President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta think his organization needs to invest in scouting in the Pacific Rim?

The 44 players from Japan who have debuted since 2008 have combined for an impressive 215.6 bWAR and 20 selections to the All-Star Game. Who's the only position player from Japan from that group to suit up for the Midsummer Classic?

Plus, another first baseman comes off the board for the Rockies, Ryan Rolison gets DFA'd yet again and a few more Colorado names make their way to Asia for the 2026 season.

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