Last year, Colorado failed to reach the postseason for the second consecutive year.
The Rocktober days of 2007 and 2009 seemed just a distant Mile High memory.
Though blessed with two of the game's brightest young bats, Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez, the Rockies are getting back to their pre-humidor days, placing a renewed emphasis on offense.
Perennial teases Seth Smith and Ian Stewart were shipped out and replaced with the beefier bat of Michael Cuddyer and the more consistent Casey Blake.
Despite all the changes, some things remain the same. Todd Helton will man first base for the 15th consecutive season, and Jim Tracy once again will fill out the lineup card.
The answers to these three pressing questions will play a huge role in whether or not Colorado can get back to the postseason in 2012.
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