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2015 Colorado Rockies player reviews
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December 4, 2015
Nolan Arenado became a star in 2015
There was no question as to who would end up atop these rankings.
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December 3, 2015
CarGod returned in 2015
He had the most incredible mid-season turnaround I can ever remember seeing, and it was glorious.
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December 2, 2015
Chad Bettis was the Rockies' best surprise in 2015
The Rockies' decision to convert Bettis back into a starter paid huge dividends in 2015.
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November 30, 2015
Charlie Blackmon became a better player in 2015
Charlie Blackmon's changed approach at the plate led to real improvements in 2015.
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November 27, 2015
DJ LeMahieu was awesome last year. Deal with it.
DJ LeMahieu: All-Star. Say it with me now.
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November 25, 2015
Nick Hundley enjoyed a career year in 2015
The Rockies' biggest free agent splash ahead of 2015, Nick Hundley was as good as advertised — if not better — for Colorado this summer.
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November 23, 2015
Christian Bergman's command has led to his success
Christian Bergman continues to ride his excellent command and low walk rate to major league success.
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November 22, 2015
This man was the Rockies' third-most valuable pitcher in 2015
It doesn't get any more average and serviceable than the Flan Man, and that's OK.
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November 21, 2015
Adam Ottavino's future is bright (assuming health)
Adam Ottavino was filthy this year, and then he was gone. But he'll be back soon!
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November 20, 2015
Ben Paulsen: not great, not awful, pretty average
Ben Paulsen wasn't great or awful in 2015, and at the very least that should give him an inside track to the first base gig next summer.
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November 19, 2015
John Axford filled the closer's role admirably
John Axford shouldn't have been the Rockies' closer in 2015, but he stepped into the role and performed well, except for one notably awful ten-day stretch.
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November 18, 2015
Tyler Matzek really lost his way in 2015
Tyler Matzek followed up a promising 2014 with a career-threatening bout of wildness, and it's all questions moving forward with the lefty.
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November 17, 2015
Gonzalez Germen did better than expected in 2015
Gonzalez Germen probably won't be part of any winning club's bullpen, but while the rebuild is happening, he's a fine option to have on the depth chart.
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November 16, 2015
Jairo Diaz began to harness his fastball in 2015
The 24-year-old flashed the makings of a future closer in his first season with the Rockies.
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November 15, 2015
Justin Miller was a strikeout machine in 2015
A free agent pickup prior to the season, the right-hander proved to be a valuable part of the Rockies bullpen late in the season.
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November 14, 2015
Our long Boone Logan nightmare is nearly over
The Rockies are almost free from Boone Logan. The Rockies are almost free from Boone Logan. The Rockies are almost free from Boone Logan.
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November 13, 2015
LaTroy Hawkins found success in 2015 despite age
Pitching in his 21st season, Hawkins notched yet another solid year under his belt.
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November 12, 2015
Will Rex Brothers be the Rockies' comeback kid?
Sure it was a small sample, but Rex Brothers kind of (?) took a step forward in 2015 as he attempts to get his pro career back on track.
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November 11, 2015
Rusin was a pleasant surprise in 2015
Chris Rusin had a nice season and would be a welcome member of the rotation in 2016.
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November 10, 2015
Dickmania was put on hold in 2015
His 2015 was bookended by two magnificent home runs, with injury and defensive struggles between them.
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November 9, 2015
Morneau had a quality, but short, 2015 season
Justin Morneau performed well in his injury shortened 2015.
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November 9, 2015
Cristhian Adames struggled to adjust to the majors
A Triple-A All-Star in 2015, the 24-year-old failed to stand out in a major league cameo.
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November 7, 2015
Brooks Brown was inconsistent, and now he's gone
Brooks Brown has some attributes that make him a good middle reliever. Unfortunately, the Colorado Rockies won't get to see that develop after 2015.
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November 6, 2015
Jon Gray had an interesting start to his career
Jon Gray used 2015 to learn what it's like to pitch in the major leagues.