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2024 Colorado Rockies Predictions with World Series Odds and Season Win Total Picks

by Ryan Cobbett - 3/25/2024

Colorado Rockies predictions Nolan Jones

Summary of Last Season

Last season was one to forget for Colorado Rockies fans as their beloved team went 59-103 and finished last in the National League and 28th overall. They were 45 games behind the first-place Atlanta Braves, in the NL, and would finish 25 games behind the last wild card spot that the Diamondbacks claimed.

Outfielder Nolan Jones showcased his star potential as he led the club with a 4.3 WAR and put together a 20/20 season, hitting 20 homeruns and stealing 20 bases. Ezequiel Tovar led the Rockies with 73 RBIs, with Elias Diaz and Ryan McMahon both recording 70 or more RBIs. McMahon’s 23 homeruns were good for the team’s best, with Jones being the only other player to hit more than 15 homeruns. Despite playing in the league’s most ‘hitter friendly’ park, the Rockies ranked just 18th in runs, 26th in homeruns, and 20th in OPS.

The pitching didn’t fare any better for the NL’s basement dwellers. Kyle Freeland and Austin Gomber were the only two pitchers to record more than 90 innings, despite both having ERA’s north of 5.00. Jake Bird appeared in 70 games last season, with only three starts, and finished third on the team in innings pitched. His 4.33 ERA was the best among Colorado pitchers to record more than 75 innings pitched. Justin Lawrence and Pierce Johnson led the team with a combined 24 saves. This pitching staff was the worst in baseball last season, ranking 30th in WHIP, ERA, and strikeouts.

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Colorado Rockies Key Additions/Losses

Despite having one of the worst teams in the MLB last season, there was not much improvement over the course of the offseason. There were some minor departures in Chase Anderson, Brent Suter, and Chris Flexen becoming free agents. The club did acquire starting pitcher Cal Quantrill from the Guardians, and he is slated to be the team’s ace this season. They added more depth to the pitching staff by signing Dakota Hudson while also signing Jacob Stallings for behind the dish.

Colorado Rockies Prospect Outlook

For a club with little to be excited about at the major league level, the farm system isn’t full of talent. Pitchers Victor Vodnik (25th) and Anthony Molina (27th) are the only two Rockies prospects who are expected to have an impact with Colorado this season. Utilitymen Greg Jones (23rd) and Hunter Goodman (12th) are also expected to get the call at some point during the campaign. Sterlin Thompson (5th), Zac Veen (6th), and Drew Romo (9th) may also get to see some action depending on who the Rockies trade as the season progresses.

Colorado Rockies X-Factors

Front Office- This club is in complete shambles. They are nowhere near competitive and have very little to wait on in the farm system. Kris Bryant and Charlie Blackmon are aging, and the pitching staff ranked dead last in the league. The front office needs to flip some of their aging players for some young talent that can make an impact in the years to come.

Nolan Jones- Jones is the new franchise cornerstone that Kris Bryant only hoped to be. Jones will average a 20/20 season over the course of his career and could easily eclipse 30 homeruns on the season. He is the player to watch on this team.

Colorado Rockies Expectations

Another basement finish for these guys. There is little to be excited about heading into the 2024 campaign if you are a fan of Colorado. The 59-win club from last year did little to improve over the offseason. Expect to see a lot of homeruns, just by the visiting club. The Rockies will be everyone’s favorite NL opponent, and they should become sellers just as fast as markets develop for some of their big-league talent.

Colorado Rockies Notable Odds

World Series Champions- +50000

Pennant Winners- +20000

Division Winners- +20000

NL Rookie of the Year- Hunter Goodman- +6000

Colorado Rockies Predictions

When the win total is projected to be under 60 games, it’s going to be a long season. The Rockies are the same team from last year despite adding a halfway decent arm in Cal Quantrill. I expect them to reach the 60-game win total, but they will still be one of the worst teams in the MLB this season. Hunter Goodman won’t have enough ABs to get the Rookie of the Year award. And aside from Nolan Jones, there is nothing to be excited about on the roster.

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