Spring Training 2025 at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, AZ is going to have its share of battles for the Opening Day roster. Colorado invites 23 non-roster players to camp, including several notable prospects like Chase Dollander, Carson Palmquist and Gabriel Hughes.

Who has the best shot to play their way onto the 40-man roster? And will Dollander, the team’s top pitching prospect, really be given the chance to win a place in the starting rotation?

Plus, audio from Rockies Fest 2025 with GM Bill Schmidt, CF Brenton Doyle and 3B Ryan McMahon.

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For a player that had minimal value at the 2024 trade deadline, Elias Díaz continues to have value beyond that just as he did in the year prior to his release by the Colorado Rockies.

Where has the hulking catcher signed to play in 2025? And will he actually make more money than any duo of Denver backstops?

Plus, Carlos Estévez and Tommy Kahnle have new clubs, the Chicago Cubs acquire a new closer and a few notes from Rockies Fest and an exclusive Chase Dollander interview.

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GM Bill Schmidt and Bud Black promoted the youth movement and hopes that 2025 will be much better than just avoiding 100 losses. What are the areas of promise? How much does Kris Bryant factor into the situation?

Plus, players like Brenton Doyle, Ezequiel Tovar and Ryan McMahon discussed the need for new leadership in the wake of Blackmon’s retirement. Who’s planning to step up?

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