Some folks at 20th and Blake, including manager Bud Black, GM Bill Schmidt, and veteran pitcher Kyle Freeland, believe the Rockies are primed to turn a corner. For them, becoming a .500 team, maybe even a playoff contender, as soon as next season, is not a pipe dream. Color me skeptical. Not only are the Rockies likely headed toward their second consecutive 100-loss season, but the 2024 Rockies are not the 2016 Rockies, and that’s a problem. Related: Where do the Rockies stand?