As someone who's seen Matt Holliday as a member of his own team...I have to say that this sight is a lot sweeter.
Matt Holliday last played for the Rockies 10 years ago. He was one of the offensive mainstays of what was commonly known as the Todd Helton era or Colorado baseball. In 2009, he was shipped to Oakland in exchange for...well, another guy that would end up playing in Colorado for ten years. And after a half year in Oakland, 8 years in St. Louis, and a season in New York, we all kind of thought Holliday's career was over.
And then...mid-year, the Rox took a chance on Holliday. And he started gestating in the minors, getting his average back up, and playing like he used to. And it was only a matter of time before he got brought up, and got to play for a first place Rockies team for the first time since 200
...wait a minute...
They came in 2nd in 2007 and 2008.
...this would be the Rockies' first ever 1st place finish, if they do manage to stay on top on September 30th. And that's something Holliday's Rockies teams couldn't even do.
This Colorado team actually has a chance at some dangerous October work, especially if they manage to keep the Dodgers and D-Backs out of the wild card race over the next few weeks. And it'll be tricky, seeing as the Dodgers are only one game behind, and one flip in the standings could doom the Rockies, and put them in the same position the Dodgers are currently in.
So, with Holliday playing well, Trevor Story breaking records, and Kyle Freeland pitching like a champ, they'll need to hold onto their momentum and keep someone else, like the Dodgers, from stealing their mojo...or their chance to end in 1st for the first time ever.
Coming Tomorrow- He's big, strong and hits home runs. And, with a few weeks left, that's honestly all the Blue Jays need.
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