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    Colorado Rockies

    As of opening day in 2001, which Rockie hasn't won a batting title?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Dante Bichette. The other three won a batting title in these years: Todd Helton in 2000, Larry Walker in 1997 and 1999, and Andres Galarraga in 1993.

    Who pitched against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day in 2000?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Pedro Astacio.

    Dante Bichette was traded to the Reds before the 2000 season for a what 2000 All-Star?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Jeffery Hammonds. Jeffery Hammonds hit .335 with 20 Home Runs and 106 RBI.

    Before Mike Hampton in 2001, who was the only Rockies pitcher to make the All-Star game?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      None of these three. Mike Hampton became the first ever Rockies pitcher to make the All-Star Team.

    Who batted lead-off for the Rockies on Opening Day in 2000?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Tom Goodwin. Juan Pierre led-off for the Rockies on Opening Day in 2001 (the following season).

    Which Rockies pitcher led the NL in road ERA in 2000?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Brian Bohanon. Bohanon beat out Randy Johnson by .01 with a 2.73 road ERA.

    Who has never played Center Field for the Rockies as of Opening Day 2001?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Terry Shumpert. Terry Shumpert has played Left Field several times, but never Center.

    Which Rockie has yet to be elected to an All-Star Game up to 2001?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Pedro Astacio. Helton, Hammonds, and Cirillo were all elected in 2000.

    Which Rockie won a Gold Glove in 2000?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Neifi Perez. Neifi Perez won a Gold Glove in 2000.

    In 2000, the Rockies traded Manny Aybar to the Reds for who?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Gabe White. White led the Rockies bullpen with a 11-2 record and a 2.17 ERA.

    As at the end of the 2000 season, what player holds the Rockies' single season saves record?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Dave Veres. Dave Veres recorded 31 saves in 1999.

    Which former Arizona Diamondback pitcher signed with the Rockies in 2000 after a 2-year absence from the league?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Bobby Chouinard.

    Who is the youngest player ever to play for the Rockies as of 2001?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Juan Uribe. He was 20 years old.

    Todd Walker was aquired from the Twins along with Butch Huskey in 2000 for what player?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Todd Sears. Todd Walker played in 57 games for the Rockies in 2000.

    Who was the Rockies 1st Round Selection of the 2000 Draft?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Matt Harrington. Harrington and the Rockies couldn't reach a deal and Harrington re-entered the draft in 2001.

    At the trade deadline in 1995, the Rockies aquired a pitcher from the Mets. Who was this player?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Bret Saberhagen. Saberhagen pitched in 9 games for the Rockies in 1995.

    What Rockie has won more than one batting title in the six seasons 1995 to 2000?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Larry Walker. Larry Walker won batting titles in 1997 and 1999.

    What pitcher is credited with the first regular season win in a Colorado Rockies uniform?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Bryn Smith. Bryn Smith was the Mile High Stadium opening day pitcher against the Montreal Expos.

    Who hit the Rockies' first regular season home run?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Dante Bichette. Bichette hit the first home run in the opening road series in New York. Eric Young hit the first home run in Colorado as the first Rockies batter at Mile High Stadium.

    Who was the first Rockie to win MVP of the National League while in a Rockies uniform?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Larry Walker. Larry Walker accomplished this feat in 1997, his second year in a Rockies uniform.

    Before Shawn Chacon, what Rockies pitcher held the record for most victories before the all-star break?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Kevin Ritz. Kevin Ritz had one of the most promising single seasons for a starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies in 1995. He finished the year with 15 victories.

    Who was the Rockies' 1993 starting third baseman?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Charlie Hayes . Charlie Hayes was an effective third baseman, finishing third on the '93 Rockies in home runs.

    Who was the Rockies' #1 pick in the expansion draft?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      David Neid. David Neid was swiped away from the Atlanta Braves organization as the #1 pick in the 1992 expansion draft, and was hailed as a steal. Arm troubles kept him from ever realizing his potential, however.

    What manager succeeded Don Baylor?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Jim Leyland . Jim Leyland had an unsuccessful stint with the Rockies, after leading the Florida Marlins to a World Series ring.

    Which Rockie, set a single season team record for saves?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Jose Jimenez. Jimenez set the team single season record in saves, for his closing duties in the 2002 season. However, he was not the most effective. Curtis Leskanic proved to be a valuable asset during the 1995 playoff campaign by a virtual guarantee of victory if the Rockies reached the ninth with a lead.

    What 1993 Rockie was drafted from the Japanese leagues?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Gerald Clark. Gerald Clark was the opening day right fielder in 1993.

    What 1993 Rockie fell just short of hitting 400 career home runs in a Rockies uniform?Colorado Rockies Baseball

      Dale Murphy . Dale Murphy, at age 40, couldn't muster the strength in a Rockies uniform to hit numbers 399 and 400. His career ended with 398 home runs.

    Who was the first player to hit a major league home run for the Rockies in Denver?Colorado Rockies

      Eric Young. Eric Young led off his first game in Colorado with a home run at Mile High Stadium in 1993.

    Who did the Rockies beat to clinch their first playoff berth?Colorado Rockies

      San Francisco Giants. They beat the Giants 10-9 on the last day of the year at Coors Field to clinch the berth in 1995.

    Who was the first pitcher to no-hit the Rockies at home?Colorado Rockies

      Hideo Nomo. Nomo was the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter at Coors Field.

    Which former Rockies position player has a pitching win to his credit?Colorado Rockies

      Brent Mayne. Mayne came in to pitch in the extra frames of a game when the Rockies ran out of pitchers. He pitched one scoreless inning, and then the Rockies came up and got a run, making Mayne the first position player since Rocky Calavito in 1960 with a pitching decision.

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