Rockies in Crisis: Historic Record of Defeats and an Uncertain Future
The Colorado Rockies team is mired in a deep crisis, accumulating a losing record that places them in a historically low position in the current MLB season. After 70 games, the team has one of the worst performances in league history, generating concern among fans and the coaching staff. When asked about the team’s situation, player Kyle Farmer responded with resignation, reflecting the general feeling in the face of the difficult situation. “We don’t care,” Farmer stated after Saturday’s loss against the Atlanta Braves, which left the Rockies with a 13-57 record.This performance places the Rockies as the fourth team with the fewest wins in their first 70 games in MLB history, and the worst since the 1899 Cleveland Spiders. With a winning percentage of .186, the team is projected to finish the season with a worrying 30-132.
Saturday’s loss also left a negative mark for the Rockies, who set a team record with 19 strikeouts in a nine-inning game, highlighting the difficulty they face in batting. Braves pitcher Spencer Strider had an outstanding performance with 13 strikeouts in six innings, followed by relievers Rafael Montero and Dylan Lee, who combined for six more strikeouts. Despite the general situation, rookie Chase Dollander offered a ray of hope. The pitcher allowed four runs, three of them earned, in six innings. Dollander, selected in the number 9 spot of the 2023 summer draft, is optimistic and focused on maintaining a positive attitude despite the challenges. First baseman Farmer, 34, highlighted the importance of supporting the younger players during this difficult stage. “Keeping them accountable and teaching them the right way to do things,” said Farmer, who hit a double against Strider, one of the team’s few hits. “Keeping your head up and showing up to play every day, regardless of our record. It’s your job and you worked your whole life to get here. Enjoy it. This is a great opportunity for a young player to show what he can do.” The team has a difference of 10 fewer wins than the Chicago White Sox, who have the second-worst record in the league with 23-48. Dollander commented that “having a neutral mindset” is key to staying positive in a season full of challenges for the team. Among the young talents on the team, catcher Hunter Goodman and outfielders Jordan Beck and Brenton Doyle stand out, who could play an important role in the future of the Rockies. Dollander expressed his confidence in the team’s future, stating: “We know we will have our moment. It’s one of those things you learn as you go. I’ve been fortunate to be here a bit and can help us in the future.”“There’s nothing we can do about it. It is what it is. We just have to show up tomorrow and play. There’s nothing you can say about it, except if it happens, it happens”.
Kyle Farmer
