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To put this into perspective, at one point earlier in the year, they were on a pace to lose more than 130 games, an almost unprecedented level of futility. For context, teams like the Chicago White Sox have struggled with 120-loss seasons, but the Rockies seemed headed for a historically bad record. Despite a late-season rally that improved their record by roughly 10 wins, the damage had already been done.
Such a record reflects deep systemic issues within the organization—both in player development and roster management. The question arises: Is this a sign of a team that’s truly "cooked," or can it still rebuild and become competitive again?