I kind of look at the Rockies like I did the Warriors in the NBA. And maybe I'm wrong, but I don't remember them having a reputation for hardcore fans before last season. And really, winning 14 of your last 15 games to make the playoffs is pretty remarkable, that's a pretty good story in itself that was mostly ignored because of the Mets and Phillies race.
Also, Todd Helton making the playoffs is nice, especially after all the trade talk last winter.