The Park Adjusted Rockies Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Are you a fan of roller coasters AND baseball? The Colorado Rockies just might be the team for you. This week we're joined by Skyler Timmins from Purple Row to talk about a potential 100-loss team winning seven straight, what moves could be made...and gnarly logs in the farm system's log jam.
One month in, and the Colorado Rockies are who we thought they'd be. We know what's going wrong...but who, and what, is trending in the right direction? We're joined by Kevin Henry of Just Baseball.com to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly on the first month on this week's episode.
Way more bad than good so far for the Colorado Rockies. Andrew Mason of Denver Sports.com joins the show this week to talk booing Kris Bryant, bullpen implosions, comparisons to the Tampa Bay model...and the Denver Broncos. Plus possible silver linings and the joy of watching Ezequiel Tovar.
Coming off a 100-loss season, will 2024 be a better year for the Colorado Rockies? And will you be able to watch the games on good, old fashioned TV? Insight this week from Patrick Lyons and Thomas Harding of MLB.com. And no singing.
How are this year's Colorado Rockies looking from inside the clubhouse? This week we're visited by Rockies lefthander Lucas Gilbreath, still rehabbing from elbow surgery but eager to get back on the bump at Coors Field. Is it possible that MLB's pitch clock has contributed to injuries like his? Patrick Lyons and go deep with the Colorado native.
There were nerves, then there were cheers...and even some tears. Todd Helton became the first full time, home grown Colorado Rockie to be voted into Baseball's Hall of Fame. We were along for the ride and talk about it on this week's episode.
Where will you be able to watch the Colorado Rockies broadcasts in 2024? That's still up in the air a month before the start of spring training. Patrick Lyons and I are joined by Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post to talk about the impact of a new local broadcasting deal for the Rockies on and off the field.
The quietest of quiet off seasons for the Colorado Rockies so far. The emphasis on the farm system continues. Will the bear fruit this season? Anyone ready to get on the mound and produce wins? We asked Patrick Lyons of DNVR and former Rockies pitcher Jason Hirsh for their insight and opinions.
Is this the year Todd Helton gets elected to the Hall of Fame? What about the prospects for Matt Holiday? What IS the criteria for Cooperstown induction? We're joined by the one and only Jayson Stark from The Athletic and MLB TV to try to get more answers than questions.
The Year of the Pitch Clock ended in November, with a Wild Card team winning the World Series. What was good, and what wasn't about 2023? And where do the Colorado Rockies fit in moving forward? We asked former MLB GM Dan Evans to educate us.
"Rock Climbing." That's how former Colorado Rockies Manager and current Special Assistant Clint Hurdle describes the Rockies current rebuilding process. He joins the show and offers great insight, along with Thomas Harding from MLB.com. Rockies fans need to hear ALL of this.
We're 30 years in. 100 losses for the first time ever. The OG's - the original radio voices of the Colorado Rockies - Wayne Hagin and Jeff Kingery - on a broadcast together for the first time since 2002. We discuss the past, present and future of the Rockies. Can't miss this...
Should the Rockies try to re-invent the Blake Street Bombers? This week we bring together a roundtable to discuss, plus hear from Vinny Castilla and the son-of-a-Bomber, All-Star Bo Bichette. A lot packed into this week's show...
How hard is it to win the National League West? Harder than winning the World Series? The Rockies aren't close at the moment, but their main rival, the Arizona Diamondbacks, are getting closer. How are they doing what the Rockies want to do? We ask Steve Gilbert from MLB.com for his insights...and some Space Jam stories, too.
Why can't the Colorado Rockies hit consistently? What happened to the days of the Blake Street Bombers and Coors Field being a nightmare for opposing pitchers? We go right to the source and get the opinions of one of those Bombers, Dante Bichette, on this week's episode.
How to fix the Colorado Rockies dire pitching situation, short term AND long term. We turned to former Rockie and pitching guru Jason Hirsh of FAST arm care development in Denver for some possible solutions. Piggybacking anyone?
The Rockies at the half way point. Are they who we thought they'd be? Hear from Manager Bud Black, with analysis from Thomas Harding of MLB.com and Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post.
The National League West is still a nightmare for the Colorado Rockies...and it appears to be getting tougher with the emergence of the upstart Diamondbacks. What can the Rockies do to compete? Will they ever? We asked veteran baseball writer and NL West observer Barry Bloom from Sportico for his take on the big picture.
What do the Colorado Rockies have down on the farm...specifically at Double A Hartford? What's happening with Zac Veen and Drew Romo - Rockies 'Stars of the Future?' We're joined by Dom Amore of the Hartford Courant for some objective insight into these and other Rockies youngsters.
We toss the ball around with Kyle Newman from the Denver Post this week, hitting everything from High School and College ball in Colorado to high altitude training and who the Rockies should make - or not - available at the trade deadline. And Manny's plan for a High Altitude league, too...
What's still down on the farm in Albuquerque for the suddenly competitive Colorado Rockies? Is there any starting pitching help? More sluggers on the way? We talk with Sean Reider of the Albuquerque Journal for closer look at the Rockies top farm team.
Tough times at 20th and Blake. Is this a 100-loss team? Any changes coming? We brought on Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post to help try to figure out the roster make-up, trade candidates...and just what is a "sweeper" pitch?
Opening Day, Coors Field style. The always entertaining Thomas Harding from MLB.com talks lineups, rebuilding, transfer swaps and knocks & niggles. Don't miss this one before watching the home opener...
Opening Day Episode! The Rockies rebuild isn't exactly that as we leave the starting gate. What's ahead is anyone's guess. Drew Creasman from Mile High Sports joins the show to talk roster make-up, prospects and more.
Jam packed World Baseball Classic edition this week with writer/broadcaster Tyler Maun, fresh off his WBC assignment in Taiwan, Colorado Rockies Hall of Famer Larry Walker with Team Canada and Rockies broadcaster Ryan Spilborghs. Great stuff about the WBC and the Rockies who are in it.
Is Kris Bryant back? Can Charlie Blackmon be an All-Star...or trade bait? Can the Colorado Rockies bullpen be that much better? We asked Nick Groke from The Athletic for his insights on what to expect at 20th and Blake in 2023.
It's spring...at least in Arizona. Thomas Harding from MLB.com joins the show this week to give us some early returns from Salt River Fields and some strong opinions on the new rules...with a dash of The Wave, pre-nuptial agreements and Roberto Clemente's walk up song.
The OG - the original Voice of the Rockies, Wayne Hagin, joins the show this week to share memories, stories and advice from the first three decades of Colorado Rockies baseball. Great time to remember...and learn...about some of the key times in Colorado baseball history.
Is playing .500 baseball too much or too little to expect of the Colorado Rockies in 2023? How will the new rule changes impact the team? Is there any pitching depth going into the season? We're joined this week by Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post to discuss.
We go back to the days of the Denver Bears this week with Hall of Famer Tim Raines and future Rockies Opening Day starting - and winning - pitcher Bryn Smith. Great minor leagues teams and the all-time Opening Day to remember, 30 years ago.
He's watched three decades of Rockies baseball everywhere from the stands to the news desk. Tom Green of KUSA TV joins the show to share stories and perspectives on the early days up until today. Larry Bearnarth, Doug Moe, Walker, Helton, Arenado and the dreaded "A" words. You don't want to miss this...
He's been there since Day 1, so nobody better than BBWAA Chapter President Jack Etkin to talk about Todd Helton fantastic career and Baseball's Hall of Fame. And about that pesky east coast bias...
A "Super Pen" approach for Rockies in 2023? Colorado born reliever Lucas Gilbreath joins the show this week to talk about his rehab, training at altitude and the role of the bolstered Rockies bullpen this coming season.
New year, new Rockies? Spring Training in on the horizon. Is it a rebuild or not? Rockies beat writer Patrick Lyons of DNVR joins the show to discuss...plus Charlie Finley? Joey Meyer? Mt. Davis? and more...
The newest member of the Colorado Rockies bullpen is no stranger in town. Former Faith Christian HS standout Pierce Johnson joins the show to talk about the advantages of being a local product, the challenges of the NL West, the new rule changes and what he can bring to the Rockies bullpen.
Is the Colorado Rockies youth movement for real? Will the team stick to this plan, or try to win now...again. We're joined by Drew Creasman from Mile High Sports to talk youngsters, rule changes and which former Rockies should have their uniform number retired. Might be surprised...
Checking in from baseball's winter meetings with Thomas Harding from MLB.com. It's all about World Cup, Deion, Barry Manilow, Range Rovers, Jim Tracy, more Deion...and Cody Bellinger. Goes a bit off the rails, but you won't want to miss this one...
It's Hall of Fame season, and Todd Helton is on the ballot. Jayson Stark from the MLB Network and The Athletic joins the show to discuss Helton's chances, the new guys on the ballot, and the fate of some old timers with a veterans committee this weekend. Should Cooperstown be a Museum or a Cathedral?
The Arizona Fall League was the launching pad for Ezequiel Tovar. Will it be the same for Zac Veen? Should the Colorado Rockies go all in on a youth movement, or go sign a free agent like Brandon Nimmo? Jim Callis from MLB.com joins the show to share his expertise.
Changes are happening at Coors Field. Colorado Rockies broadcaster Ryan Spilborghs joins this week's episode to share his opinions on the new hitting coach, roster changes - including who should play centerfield - and the youth movement. Spilly never holds back. Check it out.
Fresh off calling the World Series, Hall of Famer John Smoltz joins the show to talk about the Series, analytics, trends, rule changes...and why the Rockies should consider going back to...Piggybacking! Hear him out, right here...
What makes a great big league manager? Old school? New school? Are there criteria? We invited former White Sox and Dodgers General Manager Dan Evans on this episode to share his preferences and his insight. Terrific World Series primer...
Can the Colorado Rockies learn anything from the way the AL Champion Houston Astros have been built? Would tearing down so you could built back up be that bad a strategy? On the eve of the Astros return trip to the World Series, we're joined by Brian McTaggart of MLB.com to discuss.
Joined by Nick Groke of The Athletic this week to talk about Rockies coaching staff changes and the owners letter to fans. What do these things mean...if anything? Nick has great insight and opinions.
Dante is back! Bichette joins this week's episode to talk MLB post season, MLB rule changes, and the Rockies chances in 2023.
We go off script a bit this week, joined by New York Times Baseball columnist @TylerKepner to talk Judge, Bonds, Pujols, Ohtani and more. Plus, which X-Rockies could have a big post season? Great info, right here...
This season is almost done, but what will the Colorado Rockies Opening Day roster look like in 2023? We asked four of the top Rockies beat writers for their best guesses - and you might be surprised. Great info from a great group of experts...
Blake Street Bomber Ellis Burks joins the show this week to talk about how today's batting orders have changed, the greatness of Rickey Henderson and Barry Bonds, Trevor Story in Boston and Hideo Nomo's No-No at Coors Field. Great stuff you don't want to miss!
What's the role of a big league Manager moving forward? Too much analytics in the dugout? Former UNC Bear, Montreal Expos Manager and Colorado Rockies coach Tom Runnells joins the show to give us his unfiltered take on what should be the role of a Manager and front office, where the Rockies have come up short, and more.
Are the Rockies winning for losing? MLB Pipleline's Jonathan Mayo joins the show to tell us how the Rockies farm system took such a big leap forward, which organization the Rockies could look to as a model for success, and which future Rockie is a potential Rookie of the Year. Great stuff from a great source.
September is almost here. Will the Rockies use it to look at young prospects? Thomas Harding of MLB.com joins us to talk about "Prospect Capital," the "Transfer Market" and even "Contract Rebellion." Listen as we kick around some ideas for 2023 and beyond.
The big league debut of Wynton Bernard was big news at Coors Field. We asked Cory Sullivan, Stu Cole and Manager Bud Black to recall their debuts, and talked to all of them about the uplifting story of the 31-year-old rookie on this week's episode.
In last place and stagnant at the trade deadline, the Colorado Rockies player development model is struggling. Former Rockies pitcher Jason Hirsh weighs in on what's wrong with the plan and why new ideas are needed.
The trade deadline has arrived and the Colorado Rockies...gave an new contract to Daniel Bard. Standing pat seems to be the plan. Mark Finesand from the MLB Network and MLB.com joins the show to discuss the Rockies and the national picture at the deadline. Great insight...
Off the field, the Colorado Rockies scored a 'W' in the recently completed MLB Draft. MLB.com's Jim Callis joins this week's episode to break down and explain the Rockies success in the draft and offer some hopeful words for the future.
What will the Rockies do - if anything - at the upcoming MLB trade deadline? And did they reach for their newest first round draft pick? Longtime scout Ed Henderson joins this week's episode to discuss.
It's the All-Star episode: We ask, and answer...Who should be in? Who got snubbed? and Who should have been left out? Should C.J. Cron have a Rockies teammate or two going with him to LA? Kershaw v Ohtani on the mound?
Is the NL West the best division in MLB? Can three NL West teams make the postseason? And when will the Rockies and DBacks be able to compete for a play-off spot? We're joined by Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic to discuss all things NL West.
It's the Chad Kuhl, er Episode 41 of the PARP...staring former Rockies All-Star centerfielder Preston Wilson, on the lost era of Rockies baseball, the state of the organization, playing CF at Coors Field, and the role pro athletes should play in today's society. Great insights from one of the best.
It's hometown week...with a left turn: We get visits from Rockies home grown lefthanders Ty Blach, Lucas Gilbreath and Kyle Freeland to talk pitching in Colorado - from High School all the way to Coors Field, and the adjustments that are needed...on the road.
The MLB trade deadline is six weeks away, and the Rockies figure to be sellers this season. So who might be trade bait? Who is untouchable? Mark and Manny play GM and run down the possibilities.
What's the future of Coors Field? The 3rd oldest ballpark in the National League will need to be replaced sometime, right? We asked Suzy Hunter of DNVR, Thomas Harding of MLB.com and Atlanta Braves 1B coach/Rockies icon Eric Young for their thoughts on the jewel at 20th and Blake.
Is it already "Wait 'till next year" for the Colorado Rockies after going 2-5 on their last road trip? Should Kris Bryant being trying to play through his nagging back injury? What's wrong with German Marquez? Drew Creasman from Mile High Sports joins the show to ask...and try to answer...these tough questions.
What would MLB expansion and possible realignment mean for the Colorado Rockies? An escape from the NL West? Anthony DiComo from MLB.com and Sean Keeler from the Denver Post join us to speculate and forecast what could happen if expansion is on the horizon.
To bunt or not to bunt. That is the question we ask Hall of Fame baseball writer Tracy Ringolsby and Colorado Rockies third base coach Stu Cole in this week's episode. Small ball v Analytics. Lively debate!
Original Rockies shortstop Freddy Benevides and the Voice of the Colorado Rockies Jack Corrigan join the program to talk about the past, present and immediate future of the Colorado Rockies...
Dante is back...Bichette joins the show once again to talk about slow starts not becoming slumps, the Rockies start to the season, and his time facing the great Nolan Ryan. Story time...sit back and enjoy...
Milestones. They're the measurement of MLB greatness. The Colorado Rockies have watched several opponents reach milestones against them...will any current or former Rockies ever get there? Tyler Kepner of the New York Times joins the show to offer his perspective and to talk about milestones of the future.
It's a Triple Play this week...Mark and Manny are joined by the Colorado Rockies Kris Bryant, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian and AT&T SportsNet's Jeff Huson to talk about Bryant's move to Denver and the Rockies solid start.
From Coors Field...Mark and Manny talk with Colorado Rockies 3B Ryan McMahon, and former Astros pitcher and long time scout Charlie Kerfeld. Replacing Nolan, banning the shift...and traditional scouting v analytics. Great info from a terrific first weekend at the ballpark.
It's Opening Day! We breakdown the Rockies roster and project Opening Day line-ups with Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post on this week's episode. Optimistic? Who's the DH? Who's in CF? Can the bullpen hold up? And what about Charlie's 'Ancestral bones?"
The signing of Kris Bryant. Trevor Story in Boston. Ezequiel Tovar. The trade for Randall Grichuk. And some stories of course. The one and only Dante Bichette rejoins the show to talk about all of this and what he thinks the Rockies should be doing moving forward. (Hint: Striking out less is a good thing.)
Kris Bryant is a Rockie, Trevor Story is in Boston. Question is, can Rockies fans let go of the past and embrace the future? We asked Drew Creasman of Mile High Sports to join us to discuss.
Rockies baseball is back, and that means Manny is off the bench and back in the game...and he brings his partner Thomas Harding from MLB.com along too. Will Colorado sign a big name free agent? Can they go into the season with their current line-up? Stat mongering, banning the shift and 'PitchaPalooza" all on this week's episode!
"The game may never recover." says Bruce Hellerstein, owner and operator of the National Ballpark Museum near Coors Field. The "Voice of the Fan" is the theme on this week's episode as we hear from Bruce and fellow season ticket holder Shannon Hurd...both disgusted and demoralized by the ongoing MLB Owners lockout.
The MLB Owners lockout is finally going to cost us real regular season big league baseball games. What's the owners motivation for doing this? How is Dick Monfort's role going to impact the Colorado Rockies on the field...if there IS a season? We ask those questions of Denver Post Sports Columnist Sean Keeler and veteran scout and radio voice Ed Henderson on this week's episode.
Analytics. The single word that divides baseball fandom. On this week's episode, Mark and Manny welcome in Dan Szymborski from FanGraphs to help explain: What is WAR and why is it still and inexact science? What's the value of projections? And what would he say to Goose Gossage? Don't miss it.
The Colorado Rockies farm system is still ranked among the weakest in baseball. Why is that, and when and how will it get better? Mark and Manny welcome farm system and draft expert Jonathan Mayo from MLB.com and MLBPipeline.com to this week's program to find out when help could arrive at Coors Field.
The Colorado Rockies have a draft and develop black hole behind the plate. During their existence, Colorado has fielded a National League All-Star at every position except catcher, and they've yet to draft and develop a true standout backstop. Hall of Fame baseball writer Tracy Ringolsby joins Mark and Manny to examine exactly why, and what the future might hold at the position.
As the lockout drags on, we look back on the last time there was a work stoppage in Major League Baseball 26 years ago. Lessons can be learned from what happened back in 1994. Veteran baseball writer Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins Mark to talk about the history involving his friends Bud Selig and Paul Molitor, plus Dick Monfort's role and what fans want to see both sides do next.
Mark and Manny welcome TV and radio broadcaster and Rockies fan favorite Ryan Spilborghs to talk more about Todd Helton's chances and the Hall of Fame voting process.
Mark is joined by Nick Groke from The Athletic and KOA Radio's Ed Henderson to talk about the promotion of Sterling Monfort and the prospects for the revamped Rockies front office...Manny "takes a day."
Mark and Manny talk with C. Trent Rosecrans from The Athletic in Cincinnati, the outgoing President of the Baseball Writers Association of America, about the Hall of Fame voting process, Todd Helton and Coors Field...with some Pete Rose, Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey Jr and Curt Schilling thrown in for good measure. Great info...all right here.
Should there be a Colorado Rockies Hall of Fame? Walk of Fame? Wall of Honor? What's the best way to honor Rockies of the past...and who is worthy? Mark and Manny welcome in Paul Parker, the former Rockies team historian to discuss and debate. Who makes your list?
"What the hell are we going to do, and how fast can we do it?" Veteran scout and radio voice Ed Henderson joins the program to talk about the year that was...and wasn't...for the Colorado Rockies, while he wonders aloud where the organization stands as the lockout rolls on and next season gets closer. Ed asks the best questions...this time, he gives some answers.
Former Denver Zephyrs and Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Don August joins Mark and Manny to spin tales of his days playing professional baseball...in foreign countries. Gangsters, food you can't recognize, fans throwing bottles and...singing on TV. All that and more from his upcoming book "Foreign Affairs" on this week's episode.
Mark and Manny ask the question, "Why aren't there more guys in the Baseball Hall of Fame?" Who are some of the less obvious candidates who warrant induction? Can this issue be solved? See how many times you nod yes...
The original voice of the Colorado Rockies, Wayne Hagin, pinch hits for Manny this week, and talkswith Mark about the 1994-'95 MLB players strike and the impact that long and historic collective bargaining battle had on the game and the infant Colorado Rockies.
Denver native and San Diego Padres relief pitcher Pierce Johnson joins Mark and Manny to talk about playing high school baseball in Colorado, pitching at altitude, the Rockies and the rugged National League West.
Mark and Manny welcome former Colorado Rockies pitcher and youth pitching guru Jason Hirsh to the show to discuss player development and the roles of the starting pitcher in today's game.
Mark and Manny are joined by Tyler Kepner of the New York Times to talk about Todd Helton and the 2022 Hall of Fame ballot, as well as McMahon v Arenado and MLB's post season awards.
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Former Dodgers and White Sox GM Dan Evans joins former MLB pitcher Mark Knudson and MLB.com's Manny Randhawa to discuss baseball's collective bargaining process and how it will impact the Colorado Rockies.
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Former Rockies pitcher Mark Knudson and MLB.com's Manny Randhawa are joined by Jim Callis from MLB Pipeline to talk about the Arizona Fall League and the state of the Colorado Rockies farm system.
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Former Rockie Mark Knudson and MLB.com's Manny Randhawa are joined by Blake Street Bomber and MLB All-Star Ellis Burks to talk about the MLB post season and the fortunes of the Colorado Rockies
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Former MLB Pitcher Mark Knudson and MLB.com's Manny Randhawa look at the issues surrounding the Colorado Rockies and MLB.
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Former Rockie Mark Knudson and MLB.com's Manny Randhawa discuss the issue facing the Colorado Rockies
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Former MLB Pitcher Mark Knudson and MLB.com's Manny Randhawa discuss MLB and the Colorado Rockies
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