Top Rockies prospect Jon Gray joins Episode 47 of the Purple Dinosaur Podcast live from Albuquerque where he continues to do stellar work with the Triple-A Isotopes. We'll talk about his 2015 season, the MLB Draft, expectations for the future, and much more. Surprise, surprise: the Rockies are playing good baseball. We'll discuss what's been going right for Colorado as well as how things stack up moving deeper into the season. Finally, we've got updates on David Dahl, Justin Morneau, and Jordan ...
Jun 05, 2015•1 hr 15 min
Get ready for 60 minutes of Tyler and Anthony listening to themselves spout about the Rockies. (Nothing new.) This week on the Kent Bottenfield Memorial Edition of the show, we've got an update on top prospect David Dahl after his scary injury on May 28. What does Dahl's surgery and the loss of his 2015 season mean for the outfielder's developmental timetable? Plus the Rockies have (seriously) played decent ball lately. We'll have a discussion of Colorado's .500 play over the last two weeks, Tro...
May 29, 2015•58 min
Anthony's in Los Angeles. Tyler's in New York. Istanbul is somewhere in this general area. We're taking the PDP nationwide for the Jhoulys Chacin Memorial Edition. This week, Fox Sports 1 analyst C.J. Nitkowski joins the show to talk about a range of topics including the Rockies (obviously), the oddity of inexperience in recent Major League managerial hirings, applying foreign substances to baseballs and more. Plus, we'll honor David Letterman (since he obviously was craving our approval of his ...
May 22, 2015•1 hr 16 min
It's been 44 episodes (probably 40 of which have included our show-ending joke about Ben Badler coming up next week, but...seriously, Ben Badler is on this week's edition of the show. We'll talk lots of Rockies prospects, Colorado's player development reputation, the future of Cuban baseball, and much more with Baseball America's National Writer. The Rockies snapped the second-longest losing streak in franchise history last night, and Tulo says he isn't asking for a trade. We'll discuss that and...
May 15, 2015•1 hr 22 min
It's been a rough couple of weeks of Rockies baseball. You're angry. We explain why your anger matters and what it means for the franchise and its fanbase on the Mike Munoz Memorial Edition of the Purple Dinosaur Podcast. Colorado's rough stretch and six-game losing streak are on tap for PDP 43. We'll visit with Doug Maurer, radio voice of the Asheville Tourists, to get an update on the Rockies' South Atlantic League affiliate. Plus we're talking other depressing things like Adam Ottavino's Tomm...
May 08, 2015•1 hr 3 min
It's the biggest edition of the Purple Dinosaur Podcast ever, and it's coming to you on PDP 42, the Jackie Robinson Edition. We're taking a trip to the Rockies' glory days of our childhood with interviews with the man to throw the first pitch in franchise history David Nied, four-time All-Star Dante Bichette, and arguably the franchise's greatest player Larry Walker. We'll continue our early season run through the Rockies' Minor League affiliates by checking in with Keaton Gillogly, radio voice ...
May 01, 2015•1 hr 33 min
We're campaigning for a nickname for the Rockies' Gold Glove-winning shortstop, D.J. LeMahieu, inspired by World's Greatest Human Being Vin Scully. Hop aboard the bandwagon by using #CallHimHighPockets. We'll explain on this week's show. The Brian Bohanon Memorial Edition of the PDP has us talking about the Rockies' rebound from their five-game skid. We'll discuss Wilin Rosario's optioning down to Albuquerque, Corey Dickerson's hot start, and more. Plus New Britain Rock Cats GM Tim Restall and r...
Apr 24, 2015•1 hr 19 min
It's probably safe to say that no one expected a 7-2 start from the Rockies (should be 8-1!) with two road series sweeps, but hey, here we are. This week, we're talking about what has been most impressive about Colorado's hot start and what to look for when things begin to level out. We'll dive into discussion on some hot starts for Rockies prospects in the minors, too. Trevor Story and Tom Murphy are tearing things up through their first week with New Britain, and Raimel Tapia and Ryan McMahon ...
Apr 17, 2015•1 hr 20 min
It's Opening Day in Denver (FINALLY)! The Rockies are 3-0 after a season-opening sweep on the road at Milwaukee. Seriously. A road series sweep. That happened. Now it's back to face the Cubs and a bro central Opening Day crowd at 20th and Blake. For the Steve Reed Memorial Edition of the Purple Dinosaur Podcaste're talking on Opening Day Friday with Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio. We'll discuss the Rockies' strong showing in Milwaukee, Jorge De La Rosa's rehab outing in Albuquerque, Jon Gray's...
Apr 10, 2015•1 hr 4 min
We got followed by 31,000 Twitter spam bots this week, so it's safe to say we're feeling pretty good about ourselves here at the PDP. In our final (!) preseason episode, Anthony and Tyler give predictions for the 2015 campaign including breakout performers, best-case scenarios, and much more. We'll discuss the Opening Day rotation (including how the Rockies will maneuver with four starters until Jorge De La Rosa is healthy), bullpen moves (including the improbable return of Rafael Betancourt), a...
Apr 04, 2015•1 hr 25 min
We're just two weeks away from the start of the 2015 big league season, and already the Rockies are in midseason form with injuries, meaning they're dropping like flies. Does that mean Jon Gray should get the ball on Opening Day (or before his service time requirements are past)? Hell no. We'll explain why. Plus Jonah Keri of Grantland.com joins the show to talk Rockies, Expos, and a whole lot of other fun stuff. We'll hear from Rockies lefty prospect Tyler Anderson on his injury rehab and Manag...
Mar 27, 2015•1 hr 35 min
We've got an abbreviated edition for you this week, but we make up for it by coming to you from Salt River Fields at Talking Stick! Listen to the excitement as Anthony and Tyler forecast a big night for Jon Gray just minutes before the big righty goes out and gets tagged for three runs in his first inning of work. We discuss the spring training experience, good food around the ballpark, update some things around camp, try to call after Dave Stewart to come on the show after he eyes us warily whi...
Mar 19, 2015•29 min
With Cactus League action underway, the John Vander Wal memorial edition of the PDP is comin' in hot. In this week's edition, we're prospect-heavy, going over Baseball America's Top 10 Rockies prospects and discussing the early spring action of Jon Gray and Eddie Butler. Troy Tulowitzki's back in action and looking healthy, so naturally everyone's freaking out that bad luck is sure to follow. We'll give you updates on that, Charlie Blackmon's spring debut, and Jorge De La Rosa's groin issue. Plu...
Mar 12, 2015•1 hr 36 min
A very special Rockies legend joins the Pedro Astacio-Shawn Chacon Memorial Edition of the PDP in Episode 34. He's likely much older and much cooler than you and has already won more Rockies Fantasy Camp championships and MVP awards than you have. This week, as Rockies pitchers and catchers report, we're talking pace of play rules changes, the early storylines of spring training, the weird things minor league coaches do on bus trips, and much more. Plus our local music opens continue, this week ...
Feb 21, 2015•52 min
The first 2015 edition of the PDP is here! After fighting through the horrors of jury duty and a brief Skype outage that thwarted earlier recording attempts, Anthony and Tyler are prospect-heavy and guest-free this week, going over MLB.com, Baseball Prospectus, and Keith Law's prospect rankings ahead of the 2015 season. The guys also talk about Tyler Anderson's latest injury news, the continuation of a quiet offseason, uniform and logo upgrades for the Rockies, and (as always) more! We take your...
Feb 01, 2015•1 hr 19 min
Heading somewhere for the holidays? Take Episode 32 of the PDP with you! This week, we're talking about the insanity that has overcome the National League West in recent weeks and looking at the Rockies' offseason with former Colorado starter and current ROOT Sports analyst Jason Hirsh. Plus, we'll do our own debating about the Rockies' start to the offseason. Is it time to panic, or does the Bridich administration still have a little while to get things figured out? Don't worry, our usual brand...
Dec 24, 2014•1 hr 2 min
It's the Thanksgiving edition of the Purple Dinosaur Podcast, and we're talking with an actual real baseball player! Rockies prospect Dan Winkler joins the 31st episode of the PDP. We'll talk about his rehab from Tommy John surgery and look ahead to 2015. Baseball Prospectus sandwich/pie guru Craig Goldstein joins the show to talk about...we don't know, a lot of stuff that isn't really baseball-related. We'll dive into the time that Peter Gammons PWNed Craig on Twitter and the Goldstein family's...
Nov 26, 2014•1 hr 5 min
The first big player transaction news of the offseason is here: Michael Cuddyer has rejected the Rockies' qualifying offer to head to the Mets, giving Colorado a supplemental first round pick in 2015 and more roster flexibility heading into the 2014 Hot Stove campaign. What does the move mean for the offseason and next year? We'll discuss and probably be wrong. Plus, the Rockies are rportedly dipping their organizational toe into the waters of possibly trading Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki...
Nov 11, 2014•1 hr 12 min
The last time the PDP was in your eardrums, we were talking about how nothing had changed. Now: PANDEMONIUM. We're talking lots of Jeff Bridich and administration change at 20th and Blake on the 29th edition of the show. The Rockies made a change in the front office. How much worse could things get than the last group? Plus a ton of non sequiturs as Anthony and Tyler record in the same place for the FIRST TIME. It's really quite annoying.
Oct 15, 2014•57 min
After a brief hiatus, the PDP is back with our 2014 season postmortem. Here's a hint: not much good. We have a chat with Rockies starter Tyler Matzek about his breakthrough campaign at the big league level and his hopes for 2015. Plus, we talk with Albuquerque Isotopes writer Chris Jackson about the New Mexico side's reaction to the Rockies' new Triple-A affiliation. A look back at the final weeks of 2014 and a look ahead at what figures to be an uninspiring offseason, based on tradition, is up ...
Oct 02, 2014•1 hr 14 min
A weekly podcast is no place for breaking news, but we've got it anyway. The Rockies' Triple-A affiliation is headed to Albuquerque, and Double-A is moving to Connecticut. Anthony and Tyler break down what the means for fans and the organization and Simpsons references in the future. Asheville Tourists radio voice Doug Maurer joins the show to discuss the Tourists' 2014 South Atlantic League title plus Dahl, McMahon, Tapia, and more. And the guys even find some time to sprinkle in talk about the...
Sep 17, 2014•57 min
It's September, the Rockies are out of contention for, y'know, anything, and yet guys like Kyle Parker still aren't getting regular at-bats. So...what? The process of evaluating talent and looking toward the future is up first on Episode 26 of the Purple Dinosaur Podcast. The guys discuss what the Rockies' rotation and lineup could look like by Opening Day 2015 on this week's show plus a discussion of the Minor League Baseball championship series prospects for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers and Cla...
Sep 10, 2014•1 hr 4 min
The Minor League Baseball regular season is over, and we've got a postmortem on one of the most head-scratching elements of the Rockies' organizational campaign in Episode 25. Modesto Nuts radio guy Keaton Gillogly joins the show to discuss the Nuts' 97-loss season (in 140 games). We talk lots o' prospects and MiLB on this week's show, discussing Jon Gray's end to 2014, previewing the playoffs for two affiliates, and more. Plus, we'll discuss roster expansion and why the Rockies don't seem to be...
Sep 03, 2014•1 hr 6 min
There was a bizarre event Tuesday night in the Pioneer League, and we'll talk about it on Episode 24 of the Purple Dinosaur Podcast. Then, it will be irrelevant after one day. Nick Groke of The Denver Post joins the show for a preview of what could be ahead over the offseason for this franchise (likely nothing). Plus, the Rockies are sending four prospects to the prestigious Arizona Fall League. We'll talk about them, preview the Minor League Baseball postseason a bit, and discuss which team you...
Aug 27, 2014•1 hr 12 min
On the Bryan Rekar Memorial Edition of the Purple Dinosaur Podcast, we discuss the issue of retired numbers. Todd Helton celebrates his 41st birthday today, three days after becoming the first player in Rockies franchise history to have his number retired. Do the Rockies have anyone else deserving of that honor? (HINT: No.) The Rockies announced this week that they'll be doing their own in-house podcasts, too. So...whatever that means. We discuss that, Carlos Gonzalez's (latest) surgery, give yo...
Aug 20, 2014•1 hr 16 min
We're number one! We're number one! We're number one! With Tuesday's loss and a Texas Rangers win, YOUR Colorado Rockies are officially the worst team in Major League Baseball. So hey, progress! Tyler and Anthony talk about that because it's so uplifting. Plus, a discussion with James Smyth, sports researcher and in-booth statistician for the YES Network about what it's like to actually be that guy for a major league broadcast. Then, for the second consecutive week, we're taking listener questio...
Aug 13, 2014•1 hr 18 min
With four weeks to go in the minor league season, we're going prospect-heavy on Episode 21. Tyler and Anthony give you some names to watch out for coming down the pike (or pipe...whichever) from the 2014 draft. Plus, we'll give you an update on the Rockies' top prospects including Jonathan Gray, David Dahl, Ryan McMahon, Raimel Tapia, and more.. We're also taking LISTENER QUESTIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME ZOMFG. And a discussion of Tulo's latest comments to our good pal Nick Groke of the Post. Oh, al...
Aug 07, 2014•1 hr 6 min
With just hours to go before the MLB non-waiver trade deadline, the Rockies appear poised to do absolutely nothing since, you know, they're only 19 games under-.500. This is in no way a rebuilding season. Nothing to see here. No need to panic! Anthony and Tyler talk this morning's big A's-Red Sox deal and banter a bit about what MLB's new postseason format means for the deadline, Tulo in the Banana Stand (Yankee Stadium), MLB.com's newly updated team prospect rankings, and much, much more!...
Jul 31, 2014•58 min
Jason Hirsh of ROOT Sports joins the PDP for his second appearance. The Rockies are 14-40 over their last 54 games which is, in baseball parlance, not exactly good. Our focus shifts to where the club goes from here. Or maybe we talked about that last week. Who knows. We try to figure out something -- anything -- positive to talk about with the Rockies (and fail miserably). Tulo to the DL, minor league promotions and coaching banter, and much, much more is on the show this week. Catch the fever!...
Jul 23, 2014•54 min
We're channeling our inner Monforts on Episode 18 of the Purple Dinosaur Podcast. Benjamin Hochman of The Denver Post joins the program to discuss the Rockies' owner and his latest attempts to be tactful or something with fans. Somehow that conversation turns into us discussing how to obtain the email addresses for famous and/or important people. Plus we dive into some All-Star Game talk, including our takes on ESPN's "coverage" of the Home Run Derby, and a brief (very brief) look ahead to the s...
Jul 16, 2014•1 hr 5 min
