On The Rox: Recent Episodes
The Denver Post
In the first episode of 2017, The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders breaks down the Rockies' offseason moves, what still needs to be done and the state of the catching situation. Saunders finishes off the show by opening up the Rockies mailbag to answer questions about bullpen coach Darren Holmes, outfielder Gerardo Parra and shortstop Trevor Story.
How would closers Aroldis Chapman, Kenley Jansen or Mark Melancon look in purple pinstripes? Should the Colorado Rockies bring back Matt Holliday? Rockies fans give their dream offseason scenarios, and beat writers Patrick Saunders and Nick Kosmider discuss. And of course, Patrick and Nick break down the biggest current story line in Rockies land: Who will be the next Rockies manager?
With the 2016 season in the rearview mirror, the offseason begins with the Rockies searching for a new manager. Beat writers Patrick Saunders and Nick Kosmider discuss the departure of Walt Weiss and the managerial search ahead. In the second segment, Patrick and Nick hand out end of season awards including team MVP, best pitcher, top rookie and most disappointing player of 2016. And finally, a parlor game: Which outfielder would you keep? Charlie Blackmon or Carlos Gonzalez.
Should Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu sit his way to the National League batting title? Rockies beat writer Nick Kosmider and Denver Post digital producer Jeff Bailey discuss the topic. They also grade GM Jeff Bridich's moves from last offseason. And finally, did the Rockies make a mistake by releasing Jose Reyes?
In Episode 9 of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post digital producer Jeff Bailey sits in with Rockies beat writer Nick Kosmider to discuss the team's potential rotation in 2017, what the Rockies will do with all those outfielders, and how to fix the bullpen. It is also revealed that Jeff is a long-suffering Cubs fan enjoying the ride of his life this season. For the Rockies, however, there's always next year.
In the newest episode of the On The Rox Podcast, Denver Post digital producer Jeff Bailey sits in with Rockies beat writer Patrick Saunders to discuss the latest story lines surrounding the team. One hot topic, could the Rockies move on from Walt Weiss, whose contract expires at the end of the season, and install someone like Bud Black at the helm? What moves does GM Jeff Bridich need to make as the Rockies enter their window to win? And coming down the stretch, can DJ LeMahieu win the NL batting title?
In this special second-half kick-starter edition of the On The Rox podcast, Patrick Saunders and Nick Groke talk about Rockies manager Walt Weiss, who continues on this season without a contract extension. Is that a clue? And Nick talks to Benjamin Hochman of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch about a triples machine and the chances of Charlie Blackmon landing with the Cardinals.
On the newest On The Rox, Patrick and Nick get to the point quick: Can the Rockies survive June? It's their most dreaded month.
On The Rox is back in the janitor's closet at Coors Field. But Patrick Saunders and Nick Groke are talking about the elephant in the room -- Walt Weiss.
On The Rox returns to get to the bottom of the Rockies' suddenly shallow pitching depth after Jorge De La Rosa landed on the shelf.
We kick off the 2016 season with a special edition of the On The Rox podcast, including one-on-one interviews with Rockies right-hander Christian Bergman and Arizona Republic reporter Nick Piecoro.
In episode two of the On The Rox podcast, Nick Groke and Patrick Saunders talk about Rockies right-hander Jon Gray, the pitching rotation to start the season, shortstop Trevor Story, the bullpen and snow forts.
In the pilot episode of The Denver Post's new Colorado Rockies podcast, Nick Groke and Patrick Saunders discuss major storylines early in spring training from Salt River Fields — aka "Camp Bushwood," the Rockies' plush country club.