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Nolan Ryan Jersey , 2019"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Scaling the RocksPebble ReportRockpileRockies Game ThreadsRockies Fan ExperienceRockpileStarting spring training rightNew,169commentsRockies news and links for February 25, 2019MSTShareTweetShareShareStarting spring training rightColorado Rockies: Starting the spring off on the right foot | Rox PileThe offseason has been long and quiet. Despite the lack of moves, spring training has finally started. In their first preseason game, the Rockies did well in showing what they’ve got. After a tough start to the game, the Rockies rebounded to prove that they can be more successful offensively than last year. There was a frightening moment when Trevor Story was hit by a pitch, but he seems to be okay. He suffered a bruise and is on a day-to-day basis, it could be worse. Ryan McMahon http://www.metsfanproshop.com/authentic-tim-tebow-jersey , Pat Valaika, and Tony Wolters all got hits. The pitching staff did pretty well. Chad Bettis got the start, then Jeff Hoffman and DJ Johnson did a solid job to help out the team. Yency Almonte and Justin Lawrence helped to finish the game. While it’s true that spring training doesn’t really matter, it’s interesting to get an idea of how the team might look. The promise of the offense is there, and we’ll see if they can continue this kind of production. Colorado Rockies: Where does Jeff Hoffman fit into the 2019 plans? | Rox PileJeff Hoffman started spring training off well. His control has been a bit of an issue in the past, but he has shown that he has the capability to do well in the regular season. Jeff Bridich has shown some faith in him, so we might see him pitch in the regular season. However, he is competing for a spot in a crowded rotation Asdrubal Cabrera Jersey , and it’s hard to say if he can find a spot there. Either way, it’s definitely time for Hoffman to prove what he can do this season. Kiszla: What the Rockies can learn from Kyle Freeland to turn their October pain into playoff success | Denver Post ($)Spring training does not win a World Series, but Nolan Arenado still tries just as hard. This is what the Rockies are working toward: getting past the pain of missing out. They made it to the playoffs for the second consecutive year, but despite much hardship and effort, they didn’t make it very far. They’ve learned a lot, regardless, finding out that heart has a good amount to do with performance, and delivering under pressure means more than you might think. Getting to the World Series requires a lot out of the players http://www.metsfanproshop.com/authentic-tim-tebow-jersey , and the Rockies want it. Everyone get their milk jokes off while you still can!"Everybody welcome to the MAUER ZONE! Please politely drink your complimentary 2% milk and enjoy your single slice of white bread as you enjoy these Joe Mauer related links. In case you didn’t see his letter to Twins fans, you can read it here, assuming you can see through all of the tears. Then thank whatever deity or scientific theorem of chaos you may worship that it doesn’t have comments enabled.Fox Sports gathered up all the tweets by ex teammates and managers saying goodbye.Bobby Mueller of Call to the Pen talks about Joe being a top 5 Twin of all time. Can’t say I disagree.Charlie Gillmer of The Runner Sports looks back at Joe’s career. Look at that starting lineup for during his debut! Joe was basically the link between the Twins of my childhood and the Twins of my adult childhood.You are now leaving the MAUER ZONE! You are free to do whatever, maybe even try strawberry milk, but in your heart know that Joe is always watching.The poor (and injury filled) showings by Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano this past season sound like they might be keeping the owners from going all out on free agent signings this offseason, per Dan Hayes at the Athletic (subscription required) or summed up by MLBTR.Derek Wetmore for 1500ESPN looks at J.A Happ and Robinson Chirinos, two players who have been connected to the Twins in this early hot stove season. Their interest in a catcher doesn’t sound good for everyone’s favorite anything: Willians Astudillo.This week’s soundtrack exists unlike last week’s because I actually remembered this time. Also NiGHTS is a good game.