DENVER (AP) — For DJ LeMahieu, it doesn't seem all that long ago when he was leading the Colorado Rockies to back-to-back postseason appearances. Those, he recounted, were some of his fondest memories as a member of the squad.
For the Rockies faithful, though, it feels like forever. The franchise hasn't been back to the playoffs since LeMahieu left to join the New York Yankees through free agency after the 2018 season.
Sure, LeMahieu misses hitting at Coors Field as he returns this weekend for the second time as a member of the Yankees. And indeed, he feels for the Rockies this season as they've fallen to 8-42, the worst start through 50 games since 1901.