STARTING ROTATION

Concern has morphed into confidence for the Rockies. Led by left-hander Kyle Freeland (fourth in the Cy

84

Quality starts, the

third most in

franchise history

and the most since

2010 (86).

Young Award voting) and ultratalented righty German Marquez (a franchise

record 230 strikeouts), the

rotation boasted a 4.17

ERA, the second-lowest in

franchise history (4.10 in

2009). Nonetheless, there

are Will plenty the starters of questions. stay healthy? Can Jon Gray harness his slider and his potential? Was lefty Tyler Anderson’s strong September (3.25 ERA) indicative of his talent or was it an aberration? Will veteran Chad Bettis regain a spot in the rotation or will Antonio Senzatela master his slider and curveball and earn the fifth spot? Is right-hander Jeff Hoffman’s future in the rotation or in the bullpen? If a darkhorse emerges, could it be prospects Jesus Tinoco or Peter Lambert?