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Rockies news and links for March 22 Adam Duvall Jersey , 2019"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Scaling the RocksPebble ReportRockpileRockies Gamekies win the division?New,61commentsRockies news and links for March 22, 2019 Can the 2019 Rockies win the division?NL West preview: Can the Rockies overtake the Dodgers for the division title? | Denver Post ($)In recent history, the Dodgers have dominated the NL West, winning the title each of the past six years. The Rockies think they’re set to break that streak this season, though, despite the fact that it’s a tall order. The Dodgers picked up A.J. Pollock in the offseason, along with reliever Joe Kelly. They’re concerned about Clayton Kershaw, but Julio Urias could step up and fill that void. Corey Seager will return after Tommy John surgery, and the Dodgers have plenty of offensive power. The Rockies big offseason move was signing Nolan Arenado’s huge deal Michael Lorenzen Jersey , keeping him in Colorado for the next eight years. They’re looking to their young, promising prospects to get the job done for them. Kyle Freeland is poised to have another great season, with German Marquez right there with him. Trevor Story had a dominant 2018, giving the team some much needed offense, and hopes are that he can continue that trend. The Giants aren’t likely to make the playoffs, with a mediocre bullpen and not enough offense. The Padres gained their big name player in Manny Machado, but he alone won’t be enough to boost the team. They’re building the team, and in the future looks promising, but they’re not much of a threat in 2019. The Diamondbacks have some real work to do before they can be contenders in the division. Colorado Rockies: Mike Dunn has a lot riding on 2019 performance | Rox PileMike Dunn was a solid pitcher for the Marlins, and that’s the kind of performance they’d hoped to see when they added him to the roster. Dunn has not lived up to those expectations http://www.redsfanproshop.com/authentic-cliff-pennington-jersey , though, with lackluster seasons in Colorado. He played poorly in 2017, then an injury took out his 2018 season. Hopefully, the healthy Dunn can use the experience under his belt and find success in 2019. He’s looked pretty good through his eight innings of work in the spring. He’s gotten ten strikeouts and no earned runs. There’s a lot riding on him as a reliever, with Chris Rusin out with an injury and Jake McGee still trying to find his way. If he can stay healthy and pitch well this season, the Rockies might be interested in using that fourth-year option on his contract. Hungry Anderson searching for consistency | Rockies.comTyler Anderson has been somewhat inconsistent throughout his career with the Rockies. He faced many injuries during his time in the minors, but he has shown that he can bring it in the majors as well. In the 2018 season, he was outstanding in his appearances before the All-Star break, setting a club record for most scoreless innings within a two-game span with four or less hits. But after the break, he fell apart. He relies heavily on command of his pitches. When he’s inconsistent there Scott Feldman Jersey , it’s bad news for the Rockies. Bud Black has faith in Anderson regardless of that control, due to his ability to change speeds. If he can figure out a way to remain consistent and stay in control when he’s got runner on base, he could have his best season ever. The journeyman catcher looks to handle the backup spot for the Marlins again in 2019."WhiteFanposts Sections News & RumorsAnalysisPodcastsProspects & DraftGame CoverageFull ArchiveMasthead Social Marlins Players on TwitterFish Stripes on InstagramMarlins Media Members Fish Stripes Best of 2018 Marlins StoriesScheduleRosterStatsCommunity Guidelines StubHub 鉁昅iami Marlins Analysis2019 Marlins Season Preview2019 Marlins Season Preview: Bryan Holaday The journeyman catcher looks to handle the backup spot for the Marlins again in 2019.ESTShareTweetShareShare2019 Marlins Season Preview: Bryan Holaday Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsBryanHoladay proved to be a valuable option for the Marlins in 2018 backing up catcher J.T. Realmuto. He will look to continue in that role this season as well, this time offering his veteran presence to Jorge Alfaro.How did he get here? Signed a minor league contract in November 2017, re-signed in December 2018.2018 MLB Stats: .205/.261/.258, 1 HR, 49 OPS+ in 61 G2019 ZiPS Projection: .218/.263/.316, 4 HR, 60 OPS+ in 77 GWhat can we expect from Holaday in 2019?The 31-year-old Texan is expected to battle with Chad Wallach for the backup spot behind the toolsy yet unpolished Alfaro. Wallach has the luxury of a 40-man roster spot, whereas Holaday is a non-roster invitee at Marlins camp and must earn his way onto the club. He has plenty of incentive to do so: his contract calls for a $1.25 million salary in the majors this season.Holaday appeared on the Swings and Mishes podcast shortly after agreeing to terms to explain his free-agent thought process:Looking at his batting stats http://www.redsfanproshop.com/authentic-cliff-pennington-jersey , Holaday will not jump out to you as someone who will be that crucial to Miami’s success. His real impact comes behind the plate. Throughout his career, he has allowed only seven passed balls in nearly 1,400 innings. He played errorless defense in 2018 while throwing out an amazing 45 percent of attempted base-stealers.Last season, Holaday collected hits in just 27 out of 61 games for a .205 BA. Backing up Alfaro rather than the established Realmuto means he could be leaned on for more playing time, so that won’t cut it. At least he compares favorably to Wallach and his .178 mark in limited action.New Marlins special advisor JorgePosada—a five-time All-Star with the Yankees—describes his role as being geared more toward helping prospects. But don’t be surprised if he has input in the Holaday vs. Wallach decision.