Despite being widely ripped as the worst division in baseball in 2005, one facet of the division last year on which everyone agreed was the competitiveness, as nearly every team had a chance to win the division late in the season. Once again, no one is out of it in this division in 2006, as every team sits within three games of the others as of this writing.
Colorado Rockies
Currently
Although the Rockies have leveled off just a tad lately, they still sit at the top of the division thanks to several players getting hot at different times. Lately, Matt Holliday has been tearing it up, and his season average sits at .307. Others who have contributed offensively include Brad Hawpe, Garrett Atkins Cory Sullivan, all young players like Holliday who are forming a formidable nucleus for the team. Perhaps the biggest reason for the Rockies success so far is their bullpen. The team is 16-1 when leading after seven innings.
Outlook
If the teams young players continue to perform, star Todd Helton regains his usual form and the pitching staff continues its late-inning dominance, the Rockies have a great chance to play deep into October.
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