The Rockies’ rotation is rolling

The narrative focus for the Colorado Rockies has often revolved around the fact that they have a great offensive lineup and an awful pitching staff. They have tried all shapes and sizes because they have tried to find their answer to the simple fact that pitching wins championships. The Babylonians knew it, the Romans knew it, and the 2020 Dodgers knew it.

It’s no doubt that pitching at elevation is difficult, but over the years the Rockies have quietly put together one of the most solid rotations in baseball. In some strange Twilight Zone-esque irony, the biggest strength for the 2021 Rockies (amidst a struggling offense and stumbling bullpen) is none other than their starting rotation.…