The Colorado Rockies, like every team in the league right now, are getting ready for Spring Training. Normally, teams have high expectations coming into the new season. But that’s not the case with the Rockies.
Team owner Dick Monfort spoke at an event on Saturday, detailing his expectations for the team this upcoming season. He’s set the bar pretty low for his team heading into the 2023 season.
Our expectations for you were low but holy fuck https://t.co/tRLUXvNiN4
Being a .500 team is nothing to strive for, especially in a division like the National League West. They won’t compete in the division if this is their outlook. Teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will overshadow them.
MLB Twitter can’t believe Monfort made these comments. Even if this is how you feel as an owner, you want to give hope to your fanbase. This is something he should have kept to himself.
“Lol aim for the stars?” one fan tweeted.
“I feel bad for Kris Bryant” another fan mentioned.
The Colorado Rockies haven’t been a .500 team since 2018, when they went 91-72. They ended up losing to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series that year.
Even struggling teams have a bit of hope heading into the new season. But those teams don’t share a division with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. Maybe being a .500 club is a legitimate goal for the Rockies.
It’s tough being the Colorado Rockies
