Line up:
1. Dexter Fowler
2. Clint Barmes
3. Todd Helton
4. Troy Tulowitzki
5. Brad Hawpe
6. Ian Stewart
7. Chris Iannetta
8. Clint Barmes
The Rockies had a surprising year last year, when they were able to sneak their way into the playoffs with the NL Wild Card title after a disappointing 08 campaign. The Rockies are led by their best player at this point Troy Tulowitzki, followed by the consistent but aging Todd Helton, extremely consistent Brad Hawpe and the speedy Dexter Fowler. This will be the Rockies strong point, because I'm not blown away by their pitching. I'm expecting Dexter Fowler to put a good show on after a great rookie year and the fact that he is speedy means he can score a lot of run with the consistency behind him.
Pitching:
Ubaldo Jimenez (R)
Aaron Cook (R)
Jeff Francis (L)
Jorge De La Rosa (L)
Jason Hammel (R)
Cl: Huston Street
The rotation looks to be a lock headed into the 2010 season, led by breakout star Ubaldo Jimenez (I love his name), Aaron Cook fits into Coors field well figuring he is a sinker ball pitcher and Jorge De La Rosa who finished last year strong but doesn't pitch well in his home ball park. Jason Hammel is mediocre at best and can barely make it out of the 5th and lefty Jeff Francis will be making his comeback after missing all of 2009 due to injury. There are some pretty significant questions about the back end of this rotation. As for the bullpen led by Huston Street, there are no concerns.
I see the Rockies finishing 80-82, which unfortunately won't cut it.
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