MLB: Four Unexpected Things that we should Expect in 2017

The Colorado Rockies Will Make a Playoff Push

Since the ball club’s inception in 1993, Colorado has only seen itself play in October three times. These three times, 1995, 2007, and 2009, saw Colorado as Wild Card participants, even making it as far as the World Series in 2007. Many fail to recognize the Rockies credibility as a big league team, as their short history yet long history of losing prevents so. However, with an offense that is one of the best in the league, Colorado will see themselves pushing for a Wild Card spot and potentially even getting it.

The Rockies already have all the offensive pieces of the puzzle to make a run in 2017. With Charlie Blackmon, Ian Desmond, Nolan Arenado, D.J. Lemahieu, Trevor Story, and Carlos Gonzalez the Rockies are a legitimate offensive force. With so much depth and young talent the Rockies will likely move a bat for an arm, which will undoubtedly help them far more than said offensive bat. With young guns in the likes of Trevor Story, David Dahl, and Brendan Rodgers the Rockies have not only trade bait but a formidable future. The Rockies could deal Gonzalez and Rodgers for a elite level pitcher, and a move like that will only solidify their contention.

Even without a move for an elite pitcher the Rockies still have a great chance in making the playoffs. With an offense so star-studded, it is hard to see them not in the running come September. Especially now with Bud Black in the mix, the Rockies have a game-plan to succeed and may end up doing so. Black has won two World Series’, one as a player and one as a pitching coach. He knows what it takes to win baseball games, and in 2017 the Rockies will be doing a lot of that.