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For fans of the Colorado Rockies.
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This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the finalization of Michael Lorenzen joining the Rockies, only for him to be joined by another reported free agent. Super utilityman Willi Castro has been reported to be signing a two-year deal. What does this mean for the Rockies moving forward? We also discuss some odds and ends in the National League West, with a familiar face returning to the division and a hated rival breaking baseball once again.
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This week, Evan and Skyler are elated as the Rockies have finally started making significant roster moves with roughly a month and change until spring training. The Rockies have reportedly signed free agent right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year deal, claimed right-handed reliever Keegan Thompson off of waivers, and have traded with the Arizona Diamondbacks to acquire outfielder Jake McCarthy. What do these moves mean for the Rockies in 2026, and what else do they need to do moving forward?
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Skyler and Evan kick off 2026 by evaluating some of the final moves the Rockies have made to round out their coaching staff with both new and familiar faces. However, the front office and the coaching staff are now mostly set. We'd like to see the Rockies start making roster moves in preparation for a rapidly approaching spring. What should the Rockies do and where should they focus? We round things out with some New Years resolutions for our team!
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This week, Evan is joined by Patrick Lyons of Just Baseball and Rockies insider to discuss his experience at the Winter Meetings and the Rockies' offseason so far! The vibes are different this winter as Rockies fans are treated to something they aren't used to: their organization seemingly doing the right things. Evan and Patrick discuss the new front office, coaching staff, and more as it seems owner Dick Monfort is finally taking a much-needed step back.
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This week, Skyler and Evan discuss a very productive Winter Meetings for the Colorado Rockies as president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta used the week to fill out the front office and coaching staff. The Rockies brought in an entirely new pitching coaching and development staff, a new hitting coach, and even a new assistant GM. What does this mean for the Rockies moving forward, and what is this funny feeling we're experiencing? Could it be hope?
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This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the Rockies' newest hire. Paul DePodesta has his general manager, and it's longtime Los Angeles Dodgers executive Josh Byrnes. What does this mean for the Rockies? Meanwhile, the new front office is already making unexpected moves, quietly waiving former top prospects Drew Romo and Warming Bernabel. Are these the right decisions? What will happen with the rest of the Rockies roster, and what lies in store for this week's Winter Meetings?
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This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the official hiring of Warren Schaeffer to be the eighth full-time manager of the Colorado Rockies. Is this the right move? What does Schaeffer bring to the table, and why is he a better fit than bigger name and potentially more expensive managers that were options? Meanwhile, there are still plenty of other decisions that need to be made soon with the Winter Meetings quickly approaching. Schaeffer needs to fill out his coaching staff and president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta needs to find his general manager and fill other front office positions.
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This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the first moves made by new Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta, including his first trade in 20 years as Braiden Ward ships up to Boston in exchange for left-handed reliever Brennan Bernardino. We also say our goodbyes to Ward, Ryan Rolison, and Michael Toglia as they depart the Rockies organization. It's also Major League Baseball's non-tender deadline, and the Rockies chose to tender contracts to all of their remaining arbitration eligible players. What does this mean for DePodesta and the Rockies moving forward?
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This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the introduction of Paul DePodesta as the new president of baseball operations for the Colorado Rockies. What did we take away from his first week of media appearances, press conferences, and introductions? DePodesta has a lot of work ahead of him, and there are multiple directions he can take. However, it seems like a focus on overhauling the pitching is first on the list.
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After weeks of secrecy, leaks, and confusion, the Colorado Rockies finally have the new leader of their front office in president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta. This week, Skyler and Evan break down everything leading up to the hire in the last week, their thoughts on the hire, and what comes next for DePodesta and the Rockies. They also discuss some of the roster moves that have been made over the last week and change.
Rockies prospect utilityman Braylen Wimmer suffered a seizure on his way to an Arizona Fall League game and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. His friends and family have started a GoFundMe campaign to help Braylen pay for his surgery, recovery, and other medical expenses.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-braylens-brain-surgery-and-recovery
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This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the end of the 2025 Major League Baseball season as the Los Angeles Dodgers reign triumphant after an excellent seven game World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. With the season now over. it's time to further discuss the Rockies' hunt for a head of baseball operations. Are the Rockies moving to slow? Where's the urgency? Do they need to rush a decision?
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This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the two remaining known candidates for the Colorado Rockies' open head of baseball operations job. Amiel Sawdaye of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Matt Forman of the Cleveland Guardians are the two men left standing, but only one will walk away with the job. When the chosen candidate emerges, they will have a lot on their plate! Among the tasks is figuring out the Rockies' coaching staff. However, the job has been made easier with the departure of pitching coach Darryl Scott.
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This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the emerging potential finalists to help baseball operations for the rebuilding Colorado Rockies: James Click from Toronto, Scott Sharp from Kansas City, and Matt Forman from Cleveland. Are the Rockies taking enough time to make the right decision? And what's this about a chief revenue and strategy officer? Meanwhile, we still don't like the Dodgers.
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This week, Evan and Skyler continue to discuss the resignation of Bill Schmidt, along with the resignation of assistant general manager Zach Rosenthal, and what it means for the Rockies moving forward. There isn't a whole lot anyone can do other than keep waiting to see what decisions the Rockies will make moving forward, and fore that, the playoffs will have to be over first.
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After the worst season in franchise history, the Colorado Rockies began the first step to recovery. Long-time employee Bill Schmidt has resigned as General Manager and the team will now begin the search for a new head if baseball ops. All on his own, Skyler Timmins looks back on Schmidt's tenure as GM, what went wrong, and what the team has to look for in their next GM
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This week, the 2025 Colorado Rockies season is over and done with at last. It was a brutal slog, but both Evan and Skyler survived to break down what went wrong. Spoiler warning: it was a lot. We then look to the off-season and discuss what comes next, what needs to be done, and ultimately where Rockies fans go from here.
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In an all-new Rooftop Mingle session, Evan and Skyler are joined by Rockies outfield prospect Sterlin Thompson as he discusses his approach to hitting, playing in different environments, and more!
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This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the Rockies succeeding in their endeavor to avoid the worst 162-game record in MLB history... So what comes next? Have we seen the last of Germán Márquez? Why are the Rockies so bad at home? What fate will befall rookie catcher Drew Romo, and what would we like to see in the final week of the season? We're also joined in an all-new Rooftop Mingle by Albuquerque Isotopes outfielder and top prospect Sterlin Thompson!
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This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the Colorado Rockies inability to seize the all-time loss record for a 162-game season from the Chicago White Sox... but does it really matter when the team is still remarkably awful? Meanwhile, rookie Chase Dollander's difficult season has come to an end and we break down how things went for him. Finally, Michael Toglia might be out of rope with the Rockies organization.
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This week, Evan and Skyler discuss the Colorado Rockies' hometown pitcher Kyle Freeland. Why is he such a polarizing figure in the Rockies fandom? He wears his feelings on his sleeve on and off the mound. Meanwhile, the Rockies might have finally found their franchise catcher in the unexpected Hunter Goodman, but what does that mean for Braxton Fulford and Drew Romo? We wrap things up with a discussion about the rotation and where things go from here.
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