2008 Colorado Rockies

The 2007 MLB season was almost as good as it gets for the Colorado Rockies, who won the National League Pennant and made their first ever appearance in the World Series, though the Boston Red Sox ended up taking home the World Series title. Perhaps that success is the reason behind the relatively little action taken in the off-season. After all, why fix it if it ain’t broke? With almost the same roster as last season, the Rockies are early favorites to win the NL West, and fans are already scrambling for tickets to Coors Field. Act now to catch the Colorado Rockies live at Coors Field in 2008!

Colorado gets a Major League Baseball Team

Major League Baseball finally arrived in Colorado in the spring of 1993. Fans immediately flocked to the Mile High Stadium to see their new Rockies play. Playing in the converted football stadium, the team was able to draw 80,000 fans for their first home game. The Rockies quickly assembled a dangerous lineup to take advantage of Denver’s thin air.

In 1995 the Rockies moved into their new home, Coors Field. With their formidable lineup and home field advantage, the Rockies were able to reach the postseason in only their 3rd year in existence. The Rockies were able to hit homeruns from almost any spot in the order and with sluggers like Andres Gallaraga, Dante Bichette, Larry Walker, and Vinny Castilla they were dubbed the “Blake Street Bombers”.

Ending the Playoff Draught

Unfortunately, their hitting never compared to their pitching and the Rockies were bounced from the first round of the playoffs. This started a playoff draught in Denver which didn’t end until 2007 when the Rockies made it all the way to the World Series. Despite the lack of competitive teams, the Rockies continued to sell out Coors Field. A beautiful new stadium, located in the heart of Denver, treats fans to a picturesque backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. The beauty of the scenery and the excitement of baseball in Denver have allowed the Rockies to routinely lead the league in attendance.

Coors Field – Hitter’s Paradise, Pitcher’s Nightmare

The high altitude and thin air of Denver make games unique, exciting, high scoring affairs. Scientists estimate a ball hit 400 feet in Yankee Stadium, would travel 440 feet at Coors Field. This makes Coors Field a hitter’s paradise and a pitcher’s nightmare.

Denver is a sports town, home to each of the 4 major sports. The Denver Broncos of the NFL play at Invesco Field at Mile High, located just west of Interstate 25. The Broncos are almost always a contender in the NFL, winning back-to-back championships in 1998 and 1999 under Quarterback John Elway. Another perennial contender in Denver is the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL, winners of multiple championships since moving to Denver in the mid 1990s. They play their home games at the Pepsi Center as do the NBA's Denver Nuggets, who with Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony, are an exciting team.