I think the Rockies will do about the same as last year although I think they'll be further back of the top team in the division and out of the race earlier. The NL West has been extremely mediocre recently and I think at least one other team will do much better this year.
I don't see the Rockies starting pitching doing as well as last year. Jennings performed above his norm last year and I don't see Hirsh, or anyone else, being able to replace Jennings production this year. I also think the rest of the starters stayed healthy and performed well for most of last year and I don't see the same good fortunes continuing this coming year. Atkins, Holliday and Carroll had big years last year (for them) and it's conceivable one or more of them will not do as well or will get hurt for a significant portion of the year.
I do see Helton having a better year this coming year although he still won't hit with a lot of power. I also think either Tulowitzki or Ianetta or Baker will have a big breakout year. The bullpen should be better than King and Mesa were the second half although matching the bullpen's early season success from last year might be tough.
Like I said, I think some parts will improve while other parts decline. I see the Rockies going roughly 77-85 this coming season and finishing in last place again.
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