Storylines to Keep An Eye On at Rockies Spring Training | 103

Spring training is officially around the corner — and the Rockies’ spring training roster/invite list is out. Tom and Sarah break down the most notable names, what it signals about the new front office’s evaluation style, and which prospects they’re watching closely once camp opens. We also react to Yanquiel Fernández being claimed and landing with the New York Yankees, what a “change of scenery” could mean for him, and why Colorado’s crowded outfield picture made this move feel inevitable — even if it stung. Then we dig into the big topic: WAR roster turnover. How a team that posted -3.5 total WAR in 2025 is trying to reset by cutting -10.2 WAR worth of departures, returning +7.4 WAR, and adding +1.9 WAR. We also touch on early FanGraphs projections, bullpen roles, and what the 2026 lineup could look like — including leadoff options, where Goodman fits, and who protects him in the order.