Like I said yesterday, all we are getting from the Rockies is more of the same. With the Rockies, I don’t expect them to get to the World Series every year. Even after 2007, I didn’t expect them to be in the World Series in 2008. All I want is steps forward. A little progress in the Rockies system, it always seems like we have the best farm system in the league, then they get to the big show and either don’t perform or we trade them away. This Rockies disaster was not just Clint Hurdles fault. It’s everyone in charge of scouting talent. The leader of that group is GM Dan O’Dowd. Now, I honestly don’t see him getting fired during the season. If we keep this pace, he will not have his contract renewed and we will be looking for a new GM.
I was just thinking about something that could perhaps help the Rockies pitching staff. I know this is a long shot but it could help the young Rockies pitchers be around someone who has been successful his whole career. Tom Glavine was released by the Braves yesterday after he said he felt good and was ready to come back to the majors. The Braves then let him go. There’s nothing for the Rockies to lose to either try to get him or actually get him. Maybe he is done, but he doesn’t think so. Really, he can’t do much worse than what we’ve had so far from Rockies pitching. I just think he would really help out the young pitchers work with and see a pitcher who has had a hall of fame career.
Finally today, I wanted to congratulate Larry Zimmer, the real voice of the Colorado Buffaloes football team, who won the Chris Schenkel Award. This award goes to broadcasters who have spent a large amount of time with a single program. Zimmer has spent over 35 years with the Buffs and has made many classic calls in Buffs football history. Congrats Zim, can’t wait to hear you this season! (Photo from CUbuffs.com)
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