2007 Best of Denver Winners

In 2007, when Westword published its twenty-fourth Best Of Awards, things were looking up for the Rockies: Matt Holliday, our winner for "Best Rocky," was a rising star, and he and the rest of the team's young players were -- who knew? -- just months away from an improbable World...

By Joe Tone

February 28, 2008

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In 2007, when Westword published its twenty-fourth Best Of Awards, things were looking up for the Rockies: Matt Holliday, our winner for "Best Rocky," was a rising star, and he and the rest of the team's young players were -- who knew? -- just months away from an improbable World Series run.

Now the Rockies are back to rebuilding. And Holiday is gone.

What else has changed? Read our Best of Denver 2007 winners here.

Joe Tone

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