German Marquez Takes Shot at Rockies After Signing With Padres

Former Rockies pitcher says he's "excited to play with a team that wants to win".

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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German Marquez, who spent 10 seasons with the Colorado Rockies, has signed with the San Diego Padres. In an interview, Marquez took a clear shot at the Rockies, saying he's "excited to play with a team that wants to win" - implying the Rockies do not have that same desire to win games.

Why it matters

Marquez's comments highlight the Rockies' struggles in recent years, as the team has had only two seasons above .500 since 2018 and finished with a dismal 43-119 record last season. Marquez's frustration with the Rockies' lack of competitiveness is understandable given his solid performance over the past decade.

The details

After signing with the Padres, Marquez told The San Diego Union-Tribune, "I'm excited to be here. I spent almost 10 years with the Colorado Rockies. This is something new for me. I'm gonna give my best to this team... I'm excited to play with a team that wants to win. When I was young, I had a team that liked to win, and it was a cool feeling." Marquez's comments are a clear shot at the Rockies, who have struggled to field a competitive team in recent years.

  • Marquez spent 10 seasons with the Rockies, making his debut in 2016.
  • The Rockies have had only two seasons above .500 since 2018.
  • The Rockies finished the 2025 season with a 43-119 record, one of the worst in modern baseball history.

The players

German Marquez

A former pitcher for the Colorado Rockies who has signed with the San Diego Padres.

Colorado Rockies

A Major League Baseball team that has struggled to field a competitive team in recent years, with only two seasons above .500 since 2018.

San Diego Padres

The team that German Marquez has signed with, which he says is "a team that wants to win".

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to be here. I spent almost 10 years with the Colorado Rockies. This is something new for me. I'm gonna give my best to this team... I'm excited to play with a team that wants to win. When I was young, I had a team that liked to win, and it was a cool feeling.”

— German Marquez (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

The takeaway

Marquez's comments highlight the Rockies' struggles in recent years and his frustration with the team's lack of competitiveness. His excitement to join the Padres, a team he believes "wants to win," underscores the Rockies' need to rebuild and refocus their efforts on becoming a contender again.