Pick an actual direction for the franchise
The Colorado Rockies maintained that they were not in a rebuild and that the roster they have could contend. Their actions, and the results on the diamond, say otherwise.
Daniel Murphy, back in the latter days of 2018, was the last major league free agent signed by the franchise. The team also has not finished above .500 since the 2018 season, getting progressively worse every year.
It is time that the Rockies face facts – a rebuild is desperately needed. They do have some potentially tradable players in Charlie Blackmon and Jon Gray for teams looking for a rental at the deadline. If Trevor Story does not want to discuss an extension, he would be a valuable trade chip, someone that could help restock a depleted farm system.
Yes, that would lead to a few rough years as the Rockies attempt to find a core to build around. But that would not change much, especially as they are a ship without a rudder. Having a clear direction, and a base of homegrown talent to build around, can make a major difference down the road.
The Colorado Rockies need to pick a direction. And that direction is to embrace the rebuilding process they should have started in the previous offseason.