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Kyler Murray: Colorado Rockies or Denver Broncos? Feb 10, 2022

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The 9th overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft - and 1st overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft - may be looking for a change in address. Is Kyler Murray more likely to play in the near future at Mile High or Coors Field?

Plus, the Rockies are at it again with two minor league signings, including a pitcher who won some hardware in 2021.

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What does Bud Black's extension mean for the Rockies? Feb 09, 2022

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Questions about Colorado's manager after this season have been answered: it'll be Bud Black once again. Where does Buddy stand on the all-time list of Rockies' managers and why he brought back for another round?

The Joint Drug Agreement has been suspended, so players will not be drug tested this offseason. Will this be the start of the next PED era in baseball? Or is it more complex than that?

"Bud Black extended at Rockies manager through 2023 season" by Patrick Lyons

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Best of new MLB & MiLB logos w/ Eric Wedum Feb 08, 2022

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Eric Wedum of D-Line Co offers his expertise on the best (and worst) of the newest logo and jersey designs by MLB and minor league clubs. How are the Rockies' affiliates faring with food identities and Fun Cup designs.

Plus, we also look at the history of patches for Colorado going back to the expansion year in 1993, including those for the All-Star Game in 1998 and 2021.

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Rockies sign three and umpire Joe West retires Feb 07, 2022

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Colorado added roster depth by signing three players on minor league deals. Who are these new Rockies and how can they help the club in 2022?

Plus, long-time umpire Joe West calls it a career while the MLB Umpires' Association adds five new upstarts. Learn about Cowboy Joe's country album, his suspensions for touching players and the $500,000 he won based on a lie.

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Could the dimensions change at Coors Field? w/ Drew Goodman Feb 04, 2022

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With the left field wall being moved back 26. 5 feet at Camden Yards to reduce home runs and make the ballpark more desirable to free agent pitchers, Drew Goodman from AT&T SportsNet discusses if the Colorado Rockies could gain an advantage by altering Coors Field.

Plus, Jeff Francis into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and more than you'd ever want to know about the birth places of Rockies' players.

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

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Kris Bryant or Seiya Suzuki for the Rockies outfield? w/ Renee Dechert Feb 03, 2022

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Renee Dechert from Purple Row discusses her articles on two outfield free agents: former NL MVP Kris Bryant and Japanese sensation Seiya Suzuki. It's feasible the Rockies could sign either one, but will they?

We also converse about being a baseball fan in Wyoming, the need for a team Hall of Fame and a recent minor league free agent that might start on Opening Day.

"Should the Rockies (try to) sign Kris Bryant?" by Renee Dechert

"Why the Rockies should sign Seiya Suzuki" by Renee Dechert

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Is Benny Montgomery A Top 100 Prospect Feb 02, 2022

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Keith Law's top 100 prospects for 2022 has been released and the Colorado Rockies have three names on the list... kinda. What more do players like Zac Veen, Drew Romo and Benny Montgomery have to do to climb in the rankings? Does it even matter at this stage of their careers?

Plus, we look at Tuesday's 90-minute meeting of the minds between MLB and the Players' Association. Is the start of Spring Training really in jeopardy?

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Forecasting the Future of MLB: Part Two w/ Justin Wick Feb 01, 2022

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Diving into more socially progressive topics for what MLB could look like in 25 years, Justin Wick of Purple Row tries to also solve the issue of keeping certain nefarious names in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

"DNVR Exclusive: Former Rockies bench coach recounts Mile High Stadium and Larry Walker" by Patrick Lyons

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Schwarber & Kiermaier in Rockies 2022 outfield? Jan 31, 2022

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FanGraphs released their top 36 prospects for the Colorado Rockies and there's a lot to get excited about. Some good takeaways from Eric Longenhagen's list to discuss, namely Drew Romo, Jordy Vargas and players from the Dominican Summer League.

Kevin Kiermaier and Kyle Schwarber are in the news again and their place on this season's roster makes far too much sense for it not to happen. How likely is it that Colorado makes these major upgrades?

"The best, most realistic and incredibly beneficial trade scenario for the Colorado Rockies" by Patrick Lyons

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Only David Ortiz for Class of 2022 w/ Drew Goodman Jan 28, 2022

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The BBWAA sent a strange message by electing David Ortiz and not Barry Bonds. Todd Helton got 7.1% closer to being enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Drew Goodman from AT&T SportsNet shares his thoughts on Cooperstown while digging into the Frontier League's new sudden-death tiebreaker and the history of legendary Rockies' coaches.

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