2005 season preview
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BATTING ORDER
1. Aaron Miles, 2B:
A switch-hitter, Miles demonstrated a line-drive stroke as a rookie in 2004.
Now, he must get on base and display speed.
2. Garrett Atkins, 3B:
Defensive questions remain. But his hitting eye and patient stroke might be
enough for his offense to make his defense less an issue.
3. Todd Helton, 1B:
With no health questions entering the season, a batting title is within reach.
He's so prolific as a hitter that his Gold Glove defense is overshadowed.
4. Preston Wilson, CF:
If healthy from last year's two knee surgeries, Wilson can regain the RBI title
that he won in 2003. But he'll face trade rumors throughout.
5. Matt Holliday, LF:
Holliday made consistent contact for a rookie last season. He is more nimble in
the field and on the basepaths, but can he reach his power potential?
6. Dustan Mohr, RF:
There's always a player who blossoms at Coors Field. Can Mohr, whose hard swing
and hard-driving outfield play is a good combination for this club, do it in
2005?
7. Clint Barmes, SS:
Expect to also see him bat first or second. Generally, though, the Rockies will
protect him because he's a rookie at a key defensive position.
8. J.D. Closser, C:
A switch-hitter, he has hit well throughout his minor league career. Things
could be uneven with the bat as he learns the job defensively, however.
ROTATION
1. Joe Kennedy, LHP:
Kennedy tamed Coors Field in 2004 (6-1, 3.59 ERA). His 2005 challenges are to
do it again and avoid shoulder problems that have shelved him briefly the last
two years.
2. Jason Jennings, RHP:
After the 2004 All-Star break, Jennings was Colorado's best pitcher (4-3, 3.19
ERA). Can he overcome a history of poor early-season performances?
3. Jeff Francis, LHP:
Last year's top pitcher in the minors, Francis won the job by pitching with
maturity. His forte is location, rather than overpowering stuff.
4. Jamey Wright, RHP:
Wright struggled at home his first go-round with Colorado (1996-99), but
pitched well there after returning to the Rockies last season (0-0, 3.98 ERA).
5. Shawn Chacon, RHP:
Can he erase the memory of last year's bullpen experiment and regain
his 2003 All-Star form? He has a chance if he can avoid walks
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