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The 2006 season started with some promise ; the Rockies were 44 – 43 in the first half of the season and were in contention in the NL West for much of the season.

However, the team faded in the second half and wound up at 76 – 86, tied for fourth place in the division.

Despite this, several of the young players showed promise.

Matt Holliday hit 34 homers and was named to the All-Star Game ; Garrett Atkins batted. 329 and hit 29 homers.

In addition, the pitching staff posted a 4. 66 ERA — the best in team history — and starters Jason Jennings, Aaron Cook, and Jeff Francis had good seasons.