What could make the Rockies get back their 2009 patch? They finished with a 92-70 record then. As it seems like the Rockies are trying to shake things up — and honestly, it’s about time. Sitting at the bottom of the league, especially with a struggling offense, they’ve got nothing to lose. So, a revamp might just be effective for turning the tide.

And in such a situation, the Rockies decided to pull up some radical stuff. What else would you call it when a team parts ways with its coaching staff just after 18 games into the season?

Hensley Meulens brought a lot of experience, but the results just weren’t there. Under his hitting coach with the Rockies, the team scored the worst BA (.242) and OPS (.704) last year. And this year too, was no different so far. An ice-cold offensive start to the year, sitting at the bottom of the league with a 3-15 record. Even the 4th one (Diamondbacks) from the NL West has a 12-7 record. Think about the gap!

Hence, it had to start from somewhere. So, the front office felt like changes in the hitting department could be their immediate lever to pull.

“We have relieved hitting coach Hensley Meulens of his duties. Special Assistant to the GM, Clint Hurdle, has been named hitting coach for the remainder of the season,” announced the team on their official X handle.

Ah, that’s a headline move by the Rockies!

Firing Hensley Meulens and bringing back Clint Hurdle — now that’s a throwback with intent. For the unaware, Hurdle managed the Rockies to their only World Series appearance in 2007. So, there’s not just nostalgia; proven performance is baked into this, too! A sign that the front office wants someone who knows how to connect with hitters and the unique quirks of Coors Field.

So, will the Rockies now have a better season? Is the hitting coach only responsible for the team’s debacle?

Remember the Giants’ record-breaking seasons between 2010 and 2014? The 3x World Series titles (2010, 2012, and 2104) came with Meulens as the hitting coach. So, while the Rockies front office might have a better way-out out of parting ways from Meulens, things are not sitting well with the fans.

Fans are not impressed with the Rockies’ move 

Well, fans seem unable to keep their rage under control after seeing their home team getting rid of a World Series-winning coach without any other major shakeup in the team. Now, they are venting out their frustration, explaining why this move might not be effective in the long run.

Is Hensley Meulens only responsible for the Rockies’ debacle? Why wasn’t their head coach, Bud Black, held responsible? Well, the Rockies have been playing under Black since 2016, and they have gone to the postseason only 2 times (2017, 2018). Since then, the Rockies have not been able to reach the top 3 rankings in the NL West. The last two seasons were a debacle, with a record of more than 100 losses. So yes, Meulens might not be the only root cause for all the wrongs.

“Ohhhh, the hitting coach is the scapegoat for Bud Black this time, huh?“ Someone cleared the air on whether Meulens was the scapegoat! Think about it: Winning 3 World Series in 5 years is no joke, and Hensley Meulens achieved that feat with the Giants. So, what went right with the Giants that didn’t add up with the Rockies? Star-studded lineup? Owners’ skepticism about investing?

The same emotion is shared by another. “When will you be relieving the owner?“ The Rockies’ ownership under Dick Monfort have been in the crosshairs for years now, and the narrative hasn’t changed: Not enough spending, not enough direction, and not enough accountability. Remember Nolan Arenado trading in 2021? Even after signing Arenado for $275 million, he got traded to the Cardinals due to a cash crunch. So, how will a team perform with the big names moving away?

It is the team and its lineup that is projected to lose the most games this year. As per one user, the Rockies have failed to field a contending team this year, and despite changing the coaching staff, things are looking grim in 2025. Well, in March, PurpleRow predicted that the Rockies would have a 61-101 season this year. So, a third consecutive 100-loss season for the team! Will this projection now get changed after Meulens moved away? Even though, unlikely, the absolute will be out only with time.

“Sell the team. Please. We’re begging you.“ The ultimate wish for the Rockies fans. Why not? The Rockies still rank respectably in attendance — fans show up because Coors is an experience. However, the Rockies are only putting up some blockbuster failures. Ah, the Kris Bryant contract — easily one of the most head-scratching deals in recent MLB history. $182 million deal, but yet to play a full season since 2022!

So, the current situation definitely demands better production, better talent development, and probably a deeper roster overhaul. Hoping for Hurdle to bring back the life, despite all the backlash from fans. Think he can prove them wrong?