Why I’m feeling optimistic about the Rockies
The change has begun.
Renee Dechert
I write about baseball (mostly the Rockies and D-backs) for Purple Row. In addition, my writing has appeared on Just Baseball, Pitcher List, and other sites. (I’m also a college English teacher, but baseball is more interesting.)
A few takeaways from the DePodesta-Schaeffer presser
The new Colorado Rockies are beginning to take shape.
Considering “Moneyball” and the Rockies’ outfielders
Perhaps Michael Lewis’ book provides a clue.
Some thoughts on Paul DePodesta’s first week
And we’re off.
The Colorado Rockies have (apparently) hired Paul DePodesta. Now what?
Let the speculation begin.
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[Not Baseball] A Review of Jon Scott’s “Tom Petty and Me”
Scott’s book provides a behind-the-scenes look at the music industry and a 40-year friendship.
Considering the Colorado Rockies’ 2026 infield
The cupboard, as they say, is bare.
Colorado Rockies
An update on the Colorado Rockies rebuild
The shakeups continue at 20th and Blake
What we know (so far) about the Rockies front office search
Spoiler: Not very much.
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Amanda Shires
[Not Baseball] A Review of Amanda Shires “Nobody’s Girl”
It’s the best thing I’ve listened to in a while.
The 2025 Colorado Rockies by the numbers: A post mortem
What do the final numbers show about a team that was historically bad?
Bill Schmidt is no longer with the Colorado Rockies. Now what?
Finally, the rebuild begins in earnest.