OPPONENT
The Rockies will begin 2017 against the opponent they ended 2016 against, the Brewers, only this time in Milwaukee. It's becoming a bit of a tradition; it'll be the Rockies' fourth opener at Miller Park since 2010. The Brewers, a club also full of young talent, could go with right-hander Jimmy Nelson to open the season on the mound.
OPENING DAY STARTER
After a season full of starting pitching, Colorado has a surprising number of candidates. But the nod here goes to right-hander Jon Gray, who is coming off a club rookie record 185 strikeouts.