Detroit Tigers Rank Highly in MCB’s First Power Rankings of 2017

#17 Colorado Rockies
2016 Run Differential: -15
Best Offseason Move: Signing Greg Holland
Worst Offseason Move: Not Trading an Outfielder

After 22-year-old outfielder burst onto the scene with Colorado last season, it wouldn’t have been a shock to see the team trade one of its starting outfielders to make room for Dahl.

After all, the rookie hit .315 with a .359 on-base percentage, a .500 slugging percentage and an 111 wRC+ in 63 games for the Rockies.

He also added 70 hits, 42 runs scored, 24 RBI, 12 doubles, seven home runs, five stolen bases and four triples.

Colorado already employed Gerardo Parra, Charlie Blackmon and Carlos Gonzalez. However the team kept all three.

They also signed former Rangers outfielder Ian Desmond—to play first base.

The Rockies may very well continue to have pitching problems given the ballpark they play in. However, the team’s offense looks like it could be one of baseball’s best.

Dahl, Gonzalez and Blackmon will join Nolan Arenado, Trevor Story, D.J. LeMahieu and (when healthy) Desmond in forming one of the deeper lineups in the league.

Colorado’s ability to make noise in the playoff race will likely be determined by the team’s starting pitching.

If Jon Gray, Chad Bettis, Tyler Anderson and Tyler Chatwood can continue to take steps forward, this team has a chance.