DENVER – One of the biggest holes for the Colorado Rockies in 2017 has been right-handed power off the bench. With the injury to Ian Desmond and Mark Reynolds bump into the starting lineup the Rockies have been left with rookie Stephen Cardullo as their main bench bat. Cardullo is nice because he can play first and the corner outfield spots but he hasn’t and won’t blow anyone away with his bat or glove.
Cardullo is not the problem. He’s a nice bench piece just not who you want to be your primary pinch hitter.