Night and Day

Was that really the same Rockies team that just got back from a 1-9 road trip that we've seen the past two nights?

Answer: Well, yeah.  Other than Brian Fuentes, the Rockies weren't really that bad on that trip.  If Fuentes converts four saves instead of blowing them, the Rockies are 5-5.  Throw in the two wins over New York this week, and we're six games over .500 right now.  Other than being shut down by Dustin "Sideburns" McGowan and Wandy Rodriguez, of all people, the offense had a good trip, especially Troy Tulowitzki.  The starting pitching could have been better, but for the most part it wasn't awful.  It's funny what happens when the team gets a huge lead and the bullpen isn't an issue.

Speaking of starting pitching, Jason Hirsh went on the DL after hurting himself running the bases on Monday night.  With the All-Star break coming up, it's not going to affect the Rockies all that much.  Aaron Cook will go on Sunday (on normal rest), and the four-day break for the All-Star Game will give the Rockies plenty of time to get their starters rested.  The team may need one spot start from Taylor Buchholz, at most.