The Colorado Rockies were anticipated to win the National League West and possibly return to the World Series last year, but instead they became one of the biggest disappointments of 2011. Colorado ended fourth in the division with a record of 73-89, typically because of lack of quality starting pitching. The expectations have changed this year, and the Rockies aren't as good as they were in 2010, but they are still sufficiently good to be a shock team in 2012 and return to the head of the division. Here is the projected starting rotation and closer situation. If you'd like to know what I think of their lineup check our Colorado Rockies predictions article.
Projected Rotation
Jhoulys Chacin (RHP) - The 24-year-old child is being relied upon to be the anchor of rotation. He has what it takes to be a 15-game winner and he has come close to this the past 2 years, going 9-11 with a 3.28 ERA in 2010 and 11-14 with a 3.62 ERA last season. This is going to be the season where he is taking the following step and becomes a 15-game winner.
Jeremy Guthrie (RHP) - Colorado added the inconsistent Guthrie to the staff over the winter. In five years with the Orioles, Guthrie has flip-flopped good and bad years. He went 11-14 with a solid 3.82 ERA in 2010, but followed that up with a bad season, going 9-17 with 4.33 ERA last year. While he must adapt to pitching in Coors Field, he should benefit from not needing to make the majority of his games against the stacked lineups in the AL East.
Guillermo Moscoso (RHP) - Another new player the Rockies are hoping will have an effect is Guillermo Moscoso. He went just 8-10 in 21 games with the Oakland Athletics last season, but his 3.83 ERA and 1.09 WHIP are good indicators that he could surprise in 2012.
Tyler Chatwood (RHP) - The 22-year-old still has a good distance to go, but he has got the potential to turn into a trusty starter in times to come. He went just 6-11 with a 4.75 ERA and 1.69 WHIP in 25 starts with the LA Angels last season. The hope in Colorado is that the guy can improve and be the player they know he could be.
Juan Nicasio (RHP) - After a frightful neck injury he suffered near the end of last year, he has made an extraordinary recovery and is expected to be ready for the beginning of the year. He will be contesting with Drew Pomeranz, Alex White, Jamie Moyer and Josh Outman for the final spot in the revolution.
Projected Closer
Rafael Betancourt (RHP) - Colorado is taking an opportunity on the 36-year-old reliever to replace Huston Street in the ninth. He's been essentially used a set up man during the past, but he has saved 27 games in his career. He doesn't walk lots of batters and has the powerful strikeout rate that you look out for in a closer, so that the risk with the vet should be minimal.
Projected Rotation
Jhoulys Chacin (RHP) - The 24-year-old child is being relied upon to be the anchor of rotation. He has what it takes to be a 15-game winner and he has come close to this the past 2 years, going 9-11 with a 3.28 ERA in 2010 and 11-14 with a 3.62 ERA last season. This is going to be the season where he is taking the following step and becomes a 15-game winner.
Jeremy Guthrie (RHP) - Colorado added the inconsistent Guthrie to the staff over the winter. In five years with the Orioles, Guthrie has flip-flopped good and bad years. He went 11-14 with a solid 3.82 ERA in 2010, but followed that up with a bad season, going 9-17 with 4.33 ERA last year. While he must adapt to pitching in Coors Field, he should benefit from not needing to make the majority of his games against the stacked lineups in the AL East.
Guillermo Moscoso (RHP) - Another new player the Rockies are hoping will have an effect is Guillermo Moscoso. He went just 8-10 in 21 games with the Oakland Athletics last season, but his 3.83 ERA and 1.09 WHIP are good indicators that he could surprise in 2012.
Tyler Chatwood (RHP) - The 22-year-old still has a good distance to go, but he has got the potential to turn into a trusty starter in times to come. He went just 6-11 with a 4.75 ERA and 1.69 WHIP in 25 starts with the LA Angels last season. The hope in Colorado is that the guy can improve and be the player they know he could be.
Juan Nicasio (RHP) - After a frightful neck injury he suffered near the end of last year, he has made an extraordinary recovery and is expected to be ready for the beginning of the year. He will be contesting with Drew Pomeranz, Alex White, Jamie Moyer and Josh Outman for the final spot in the revolution.
Projected Closer
Rafael Betancourt (RHP) - Colorado is taking an opportunity on the 36-year-old reliever to replace Huston Street in the ninth. He's been essentially used a set up man during the past, but he has saved 27 games in his career. He doesn't walk lots of batters and has the powerful strikeout rate that you look out for in a closer, so that the risk with the vet should be minimal.
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