The Colorado Rockies are a young franchise. Having only been a member of Major League Baseball since 1993 the Rockies are still building a history. They play in the National League's West Division. In 2007 the Rockies were winners of the National League Pennant. Yaytickets.com is a great place to find tickets for the 2009 Pennant race.
Coors Field is the home field of the Rockies, it is considered one of the best hitter's parks in the Major Leagues. The dry air in Denver contributed to the Coors Field home run reputation. In 2002 a humidor was installed to keep the baseball's from drying out. Previously coupled with the dry air, the baseball tended to fly further, thus resulting in an extravagant number of home runs. Purple seats in Coors Field are representative of Denver's mile high elevation. Whether you want to sit a mile high or closer to the action Yaytickets.com is the best place to find your tickets on the net.
In 2007 the Rockies gained a berth in the World Series versus the Boston Red Sox. Unfortunately they were swept in a quick four games. However, their success was due in large part to their farm system. They have a number of rising stars in the Minor Leagues and are expected to be a National League power for many years to come.
The most important Rockies player now is Todd Helton. Helton, a power hitter and quality first baseman, has been an integral player in the Rockies rise. Other notables include Troy Tulowitzki, Clint Barmes, and Jason Marquis. Manager Clint Hurdle is known for taking risks. The Rockies tend to be exciting to watch, especially with the dry air of Denver facilitating home runs. Yaytickets.com offers great prices and a quality selection of Colorado Rockies tickets. |
