 Iannetta was part of the backup catcher's role as the Rockies went to the World Series for the first time ever but ended up losing the series to the Boston Red Sox in a 4-game sweep.The 2008 year was a break-out season for Iannetta, in which he played 104 games batting .264 with 18 home runs and 65 RBI.In 2009, Iannetta played in 93 games batting .228 with 16 home runs and 52 RBI.