Game #73: Koronka vs. Francis

by Russ Oates on Jun 23, 2006 5:05 PM MDT in Rockpile

The last time the Rockies faced the Rangers was on the road back in 2001. That was the first and only time I won my fantasy baseball league that I run, but that's straying a bit.

Anyway, the Rockies went 1-2 and, to no surprise, Todd Helton is the only remaining player on the roster from that series. This game was the final game of the series, which was the one the Rockies won. Just look at that roster and imagine how it's 2006 version would absolutely crush it.

Texas' John Koronka is a rookie who has some pitching stats that bode well for #2 and #4 in the lineup, but not #3.

Jeff Francis, his opposition, returns to Coors and hopes pitching at home will turn out better than his last road outing, which was against the Cardinals. He won his last home game, which was against the Pirates.

And as much as I want Mark Teixeira to start resembling himself of the last two seasons, this series shouldn't be the one where he does so.

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Might be a bit distracted

during the game. The NHL Draft is tomorrow and I'm doing some last minute research on some guys. Hopefully Fracnois Giguere can have a great first draft that will eqaul Pierre Lacroix's last one.

by Russ Oates on Jun 23, 2006 5:10 PM MDT reply actions

I'm pulling for Stewart

In the Anaheim series, it was apparent that good teams are bigger, faster, and stronger than the Avs. A healthy Svatos and a full season of Wolski will help, a big winger like Stewart in a few years wouldn't hurt either.

If the Avs could trade up, I like Kyle Okposo, who may have more speed and scoring flare than Stewart, but brings similar physicality, so I read.

by David "ohno" on Jun 23, 2006 5:17 PM MDT up reply actions

Stewart would

be a good pick there. But I'm also partial towards D-man Chris Summers. I've heard some really good things about him. Probably would have to trade up for him though.

And I'll probably have some sort of dream tonight where the Avs trade up to take Jordan Staal.

Hopefully, Blake re-ups with the team soon.

by Russ Oates on Jun 23, 2006 5:31 PM MDT up reply actions

On second thought

I think there might be a good chance Summers could be there at 18.

by Russ Oates on Jun 23, 2006 5:32 PM MDT up reply actions

I've even seen

some mocks that have Summer available midway through the second! I don't necessarily agree, but I would think that he would be around at 18.

He's probably the one defensemen I would want because he's a true defender with speed, speed the Avalanche currently lack on the blueline.

by David "ohno" on Jun 23, 2006 9:53 PM MDT up reply actions

Francis

works the count against Koronka and gets a single. Nice. Jamey Carroll also singles. Good. Clint Barmes sac bunts. Well, okay. Todd Helton singles for two RBI. Sweet!

by Russ Oates on Jun 23, 2006 7:54 PM MDT reply actions

Tough loss

There were several good performances offensively and when Clint Barmes goes three for four I think you should take advantage of that as it won't happen everyday. Funny the Rangers didn't seem to have a problem with the humidor.

by Rox Girl on Jun 23, 2006 11:42 PM MDT reply actions