Looking at the Rockies problematic payroll in 2024 and beyond

Purple Row | December 1, 2023

In a slow offseason where the best part of being a Rockies fan is thinking about the future, it’s fun to think about potential Rockies rosters in the years ahead.

Thanks to Baseball America and Renee Dechert’s Purple Row breakdowns of possible 2025 and 2027 lineups, I’ve been daydreaming about a team filled with players with serious home run potential, speed, and defensive beauty.

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This is the Rockiesu2019 projected 2027 lineup: Drew Romo (C), Elehuris Montero (1B), Adael Amador (2B), Ryan McMahon (3B), Ezequiel Tovar (SS), Nolan Jones (LF), Jordan Beck (CF), Kris Bryant (RF), Yanqueil Fernandez (DH), Kyle Freeland (SP1), Chase Dollander (SP2), Jordy Vargas (SP3), Carson Palmquist (SP4), Gabriel Hughes (SP5), Evan Justice (CL) — Baseball America

Even though some will never happen, like Renee pointed out with Gerrit Cole and Will Smith calling Colorado home, there was one staple in 2025 and 2027 that was impossible to ignore: Kris Bryant.