"The Rockies made a pair of additions in the first base department in late January. The club added Edouard Julien in a trade with the Twins, then picked up T.J. Rumfield in a deal with the Yankees. Even after bringing in two first base options in one day, president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta didn't close the door on more acquisitions at the position."
"Colorado's first basemen ranked 29th in OPS last season. Michael Toglia "led" the way with a .592 mark in 329 plate appearances. The former first-round pick opened the season as the everyday starter. Toglia struck out nearly 40% of the time through two months and found himself back in Triple-A before the end of May. Warming Bernabel looked like a possible answer after a ridiculous start to his career."
Colorado added Edouard Julien in a trade with the Twins and acquired T.J. Rumfield from the Yankees while president Paul DePodesta left open the possibility of further moves at first base. The club's first basemen ranked 29th in OPS last season, with Michael Toglia producing a .592 OPS in 329 plate appearances before striking out nearly 40% and returning to Triple-A. Warming Bernabel began hot but finished with a 78 wRC+ and was outrighted in December. A mix of Kyle Farmer, Orlando Arcia, Keston Hiura and Blaine Crim filled the position, and waiver claim Troy Johnston showed a strong minor-league track record.
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