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State of the Position, 2024: Designated Hitter and Bench

State of the Position, 2024: Designated Hitter and Bench

Photo by Rachel ODriscoll/Colorado Rockies/ Charlie Blackmon is most likely to be the primary DH, but might end up with a platoon behind him as the Rockies kick off their long-awaited rebuild. Though the front office would be loathe to admit it, the rebuild of the Colorado Rockies has begun at 20th and Blake. In 2024 the bench will perhaps look the most different from years prior. After selling off veterans and expiring contracts at the deadline and getting overall younger, the Rockies’ oldest player will be their designated hitter. The rest of the bench however will...
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A modest platoon proposal for the Colorado Rockies

A modest platoon proposal for the Colorado Rockies

Photo by Rachel ODriscoll/Colorado Rockies/ Colorado Rockies News and Notes for Tuesday, March 12, 2024 We’ve spent considerable time pondering the Colorado Rockies’ proposed “six-man platoon.” Last winter, Skyler Timmins provided a nice explanation: Black essentially pinpointed that he views first base, right field, and designated hitter as all intertwined. Specifically, it’s almost being viewed as a six-man rotation platoon for those three positions for the following players on the roster: Kris Bryant 1B/RF/DH Charlie Blackmon DH/RF Michael Toglia...

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