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The Rockies are also grappling with the daunting landscape of the National League West. Their division includes the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, and Arizona Diamondbacks—all teams with strong fanbases, deep pockets, and competitive rosters.
With these teams consistently vying for playoff positions, the difficulty for the Rockies isn't just about improving their roster but overcoming a significant gap in talent and resources. Even if they were to become a .500 team—an optimistic projection—they would still face enormous hurdles to surpass their rivals in the standings.