Rockies odds – will the real Colorado Rockies please stand up
When it comes to Rockies odds, it’s hard to know what to expect in 2009. Last season, Colorado finished 74-88, an embarrassing 10 games out of first place in the NL West. However, the team is just two years removed from a franchise-record 90-win season that saw them win the National League pennant before falling in the World Series.
So which team will show up on Colorado sports betting odds this year?
Colorado Rockies odds: +7500 odds to win the World Series
- Best hitter traded in the offseason
- Lineup still has potential to be dangerous
- Without Francis, rotation a little thin
The team’s leading hitter, Matt Holliday, was traded to the Athletics in the offseason. The left fielder belted 95 homers in his past three seasons in Colorado and there’s no denying his bat will be missed on their MLB odds. But Rockies betting fans shouldn’t despair—as usual, the team has more talented hitters waiting to step in.
First of all, shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is back after a nightmarish, injury-plagued season. After hitting .291 with 24 dingers in 2007, “Tulo” dropped off to .263 with only eight long balls in 101 games. He’s a talented player and should rebound nicely. Prospect Dexter Fowler appears ready to join the Majors, and he’ll bring speed, defense and switch-hitting ability to center field when he finally becomes a regular. Todd Helton, Garrett Atkins and the underrated Brad Hawpe (22, 29 and 25 homers the past three years) will add a veteran presence to the lineup. If you’re going to bet the Rockies, you should be able to count on a solid batting lineup, especially at home.
Colorado baseball betting gets a little tricky when you consider the rotation, however. Losing Jeff Francis for the entire season certainly doesn’t help Rockies odds. There is potential for growth, however. Ubaldo Jimenez was very solid in his first full season as a starter (12-12, 3.99 ERA), especially when you consider he had to spend half his time pitching at Coors Field, a home-run haven. Aaron Cook, though he won’t be confused as a Cy Young candidate anytime soon, should at least put in 180 innings of work.
Admittedly, you’re taking a leap of faith if you plan to bet on the Rockies. There’s no telling if this team is closer to the ’07 or ‘08 version, but you’re probably talking about a boom-or-bust scenario. A lot of things need to go right for Rockies odds to be worth of your money, but it won’t take much to go wrong to derail this train.
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Before his arm flamed out, Dale “Skip” Lalonde was famous for his high-90s heat and power at the plate. He retired young but never turned his back on baseball, earning the nickname “Skip” for his high-school coaching prowess. A true student of the game, he loves crunching the numbers when he handicaps baseball. Email Comments@BetOnline.com.
