DNVR Colorado Rockies Podcast

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CarGo & Helton back for Rockies' Spring Training w/ Drew Goodman Mar 10, 2022

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Two of the greatest in franchise history are back in Scottsdale for the Rockies' minor league camp. Drew Goodman discusses the impact of having players like Carlos González and Todd Helton back into the fold for an organization with a lot of history.

We update the latest on the lockout and discuss a new documentary about Nolan Ryan. What kind of treatment could Colorado see at some point?

"Rockies part ways with new head of analytics department, Scott Van Lenten" by Patrick Lyons

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Exploring Colorado’s lesser-known baseball history w/ Joelle Milholm Mar 09, 2022

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Joelle Milholm has done some impressive research on the history of baseball in the state of Colorado.

She joins the podcast to discuss a myriad of topics: Hall of Famer Bud Fowler, Denver White Elephants, The Denver Post Tournament, Colorado Silver Bullets, the Sugar Beet League and Rockies' minority owner Linda Alvarado.

"The Denver Post Tournament’s trailblazing integration" by Joelle Milholm

"Rockies Origin Stories: Part 1: Linda Alvarado" by Joelle Milholm

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Retractable roof at Coors Field? Relegation in MLB? Mar 08, 2022

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Nathaniel Sunshine from RoxPile has a brain that operates differently than most and his shares details of some of his most interesting articles to date.

What's been the impact of the Bridich Barrier? Do the Denver Bears still exist? Should Coors Field adopt a retractable roof? And how would relegation and promotion work in MLB?

"Five years later, has the Bridich Barrier worked?" by Nathaniel Sunshine

"Improvements that could be made to Coors Field" by Nathaniel Sunshine

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Riley Pint returns and the Rule 5 Draft Mar 07, 2022

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The Rockies top pick in the 2016 MLB Draft is back from retirement as minor leaguers report to Spring Training at Salt River Fields.

The lockout continues, but more details of the negotiation keep coming out. What does it mean to cancel the Rule 5 draft? How does a 14-team postseason work? And what about an international draft?

"Banter From The Bench: Daniel Bard prefers to keep it positive" by Patrick Lyons

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Unintended consequences of canceling Opening Day w/ Drew Goodman Mar 04, 2022

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Commissioner Rob Manfred has canceled the first week of games and there are a lot of folks impacted by this historical decision. Drew Goodman of AT&T SportsNet gives us the lowdown on this letdown.

Is there a need for a salary floor more than ever? And what will an expanded postseason do to the game?

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Traveling with the Rockies as a beat reporter w/ Danielle Allentuck Mar 03, 2022

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Danielle Allentuck from the Colorado Spring Gazette gives us the rundown on covering the Colorado Rockies as a daily beat reporter.

Who are the easiest players to talk with and to which cities are the most enjoyable to travel?

"Rockies' Ryan McMahon, once a 'terrible' defender, now a Gold Glove candidate" by Danielle Allentuck

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Top 10 Rockies minor league teams of all-time Mar 02, 2022

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Opening Day is put on hold as the first week of MLB games have been canceled by Commissioner Rob Manfred. What's the holdup and when will we baseball return?

Then we dig into every Rockies minor league affiliate and rank the top 10. Where are the Hartford Yard Goats and Albuquerque Isotopes? Did our list miss the mark?

Ranking the best minor league logo in Colorado Rockies history- DNVR Sports channel on YouTube

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Yorvis Torrealba reminisces about Coors Field and the lockout rages on Mar 01, 2022

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The Rockies' 2019 draft pick joins us to discuss his life inside baseball, from watching the likes of Carlos González, Troy Tulowitzki and Todd Helton at Coors Field alongside his father Yorvit to being selected by the Rockies. Yorvis shares details of his rise through college baseball and the minors while sharing insight on teammates Michael Toglia, Ezequiel Tovar and Isaac Collins.

We also dig into the latest on the lockout and when we might reasonably get this collective bargaining agreement signed.

"On The Corner: Baseball fans grow restless as full season looks doubtful" by Patrick Lyons

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The best OF free agents for the Rockies and Lack of Conditioning All-Stars Feb 28, 2022

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Friend of the podcast Noah Yingling stops by to give us an update on the lockout before selecting the best two outfield free agents that are actually in Colorado's price range.

Plus, we get silly with a fantasy draft of ballplayers who don't really look like athletes. (There are several Hall of Famers, too.)

"6 realistic free agent outfield options for the Colorado Rockies" by Noah Yingling

"Kansas City Royals should retire at least one number for Bret Saberhagen" by Noah Yingling

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What's to learn from the NHL 2004-05 lockout w/Nathan Rudolph Feb 25, 2022

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The man/myth/legend Rudo stops by to break down the specifics of the lockout that ended up cancelling the entire NHL 2004-05 season.

What similarities exist between that situation and one currently plaguing the MLB lockout? How did the game actually improve in the wake of the lost season?

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