Posted on: March 13th, 2008
Filed Under: [ Hispanic News ] [ Sports ] [ Colorado ] [ Denver ]
Tags: Baseball, latin america
Say the words “pitching-rich Colorado Rockies,” and they sound about as reality-based as “publicity-shy Hank Steinbrenner.” When your franchise is entering its 16th year and the best single-season winning percentage still belongs to Marvin Freeman, some perceptions are difficult to shake.
Yet the rumors are true. The Rockies took a big step forward last season when the staff ranked a respectable 14th in the majors with a 4.32 ERA. Much of the credit goes to the equalizing effects of the humidor, which gives pitchers a fighting chance by ensuring that baseballs at altitude actually behave like baseballs. It might be the biggest boost for male self-esteem since Viagra”*
*From: http://sports.espn.go.com
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