Final Record Tracker: Remember when Dick Monfort predicted 96 wins? - The Denver Post
Nicki Jhabvala takes a look back at Dick Monfort's ill-fated preseason prediction that the Rockies would win 96 games in 2014, which would have tied them with the Nationals for the best record in the National League. Of course, the Rockies owner turned out to be spectacularly wrong as injuries and poor performance relegated the Rockies to a fourth losing season in a row. But hey, at least he got the 96 part right.
Video: Rockies' top moments of 2014 - Rockies.com
The Rockies' website has a nice reminder that even a dismal season has its fair share of fun highlights, including Charlie Blackmon's 6-for-6 on Opening Day, Nolan Arenado's 28-game hitting streak and Michael Cuddyer hitting for the cycle.
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