In '16, Rox eyeing pitching to support sluggers

10/2/15: Nolan Arenado gets his ML-leading 130th RBI with a double and 88th extra-base hit to set an all-time record for a third basemanSo starting pitching remains on the Rockies' list. They also are known to be seeking another bullpen arm, after having brought in Jason Motte and Chad Qualls on two-year contracts.

Here are some issues to watch, in no particular order, as 2016 dawns:

• What becomes of outfielder Carlos Gonzalez?

From the clubhouse to manager Walt Weiss and the coaching staff to general manager Jeff Bridich and the front office, all expressed genuine happiness that Gonzalez returned to his star form after two years of debilitating injury. Consequently, all are pained at the…