Just last week, Rox Pile’s own Ben Macaluso made an excellent case for Nolan Arenado being the NEXT Colorado Rockie to have his number retired. After signing the six-year, $108 million extension, Blackmon now has the opportunity to put his number and his beard into that hallowed ring.
In Ben’s article, he ran down the list of possible candidates that may one day have their number hanging off the façade in right field. From Larry Walker, Troy Tulowitzki, Dante Bichette, and Carlos Gonzalez, they all have attributes that make them worthy except one: Longevity.