At any point in the history of the Colorado Rockies if three of the projected five starting pitchers had gone on the disabled list, the Rockies could have kissed their season goodbye.
2010 is a different year for the Rockies.
On Saturday night, Jhoulys Chacin, who was helped by a six-run first inning, gave a glimpse into what can happen when a team decides to build from within. He helped the Rockies to a 8-0 victory over the Dodgers in Los Angeles.
Chacin was staked to a 6-0 lead before he took the mound, but he did not let the lead affect the way he pitched.
At his age, 22, it would have been easy to take a step back, take a deep breath and relax with a large lead. With the Dodgers lineup, a six-run lead can be easily erased.
The young right hander did not waver, however, as h ...
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Rockies-Dodgers: Colorado Pitching Depth On Full Display
Posted: 9th May 2010 by David Martin in MLBComments Off on Rockies-Dodgers: Colorado Pitching Depth On Full Display