Aug 3, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies center fielder Sam Hilliard (22) celebrates with third baseman Ryan McMahon (24) and catcher Elias Diaz (35) after hitting a three run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Needless to say, the backlash from the Colorado Rockies’ inaction at the July 30 trade deadline came ruthlessly from all directions. The front office chose to believe in the Rockies’ young rotation with the belief that they can stymie up this lineup in the offseason and build a contender from there.