Colorado Rockies fantasy baseball preview

Our team preview series rolls on with Rockies beat reporter Nick Groke joining Al Melchior and Derek VanRiper on this episode of Fantasy Baseball in 15.

The guys discuss who benefits most with the trade of Nolan Arenado to St. Louis, Raimel Tapia's chances of staying atop the batting order, Sam Hilliard's role, and how the battle for saves is expected to play out in the Colorado bullpen. 

1:47 Plans For Garrett Hampson & Brendan Rodgers

3:53 C.J. Cron, Greg Bird and the First Base Plan

5:53 Raimel Tapia’s Hold on the Leadoff Role 

8:18 Sam Hilliard’s Role to Begin the Season

9:50 Colorado's Closer Situation

11:56 Prospect Watch: Ryan Rolison

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