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2009 came and went for the Rockies, bringing some success and some heartbreak. RockiesMagicNumber looks back at the 2007 postseason and reminisces about the original Rocktober.

For a brief moment, Coors Field was the most euphoric place to be. And then it was gone.

Let's not mourn the death of the 2009 Rockies, but instead celebrate the vibrant life they lived through 168 mostly glorious games.

The playoffs are two days away, but the Rockies need to build the right roster to make it to the end of November.