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CarGo arrives, thrives as Rockies outfielder
Original at Denver Post
• Wed, Jan 27
By trenck@denverpost.com (By Troy E. Renck / The Denver Post) Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez makes great plays. But he's not a great player. Not yet, anyway.
Rockies skipper Tracy excited by Jason Giambi signing
Original at Denver Post
• Mon, Jan 25
By trenck@denverpost.com (Troy E. Renck / The Denver Post) A concerted effort to spell Todd Helton and the importance of power-hitting prompted the Rockies to sign slugger Jason Giambi, manager Jim Tracy said today.
Frei: Ticket prices today simply don't add up
Original at Denver Post
• Sat, Jan 16
By trei@denverpost.com (By Terry Frei / The Denver Post) The old Colorado Rockies were in town to face the Avalanche on Saturday, although the New Jersey organization barely acknowledges the franchise's roots in Kansas City (1974-76) and Denver (1976-82).
Rockies' Barmes fields big new contract
Original at Denver Post
• Thu, Jan 14
By trenck@denverpost.com (Troy E. Renck / The Denver Post) The Rockies avoided arbitration today with two players they will be counting on heavily next season, second baseman Clint Barmes and reliever Taylor Buchholz.
De La Rosa, Barmes, Buchholz Agree With Rockies
Original at NYT > Colorado Rockies
• Wed, Jan 13
By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DENVER (AP) -- Starting pitcher Jorge De La Rosa, second baseman Clint Barmes and reliever Taylor Buchholz agreed to one-year contracts with the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, avoiding salary arbitration.
Early Saturday Evening Hot Stove Notes: Mets, Yankees, Dodgers, Phillies, more - hotstove.com
Original at hotstove.com
• Sat, Dec 26
Early Saturday Evening Hot Stove Notes: Mets, Yankees, Dodgers, Phillies, more Jack Etkin of Rockies Blog, InsidetheRockies.com has a look at Rockies catching prospect Wilin Rosario. - John Sickels of MinorLeagueBall.com has a look at ...
Rockies working on deal for Redding
Original at MLB.com
• Wed, Dec 23
DENVER -- The Rockies are negotiating with one of their past targets, right-handed pitcher Tim Redding, according to a Major ... and more »
Rockies are among Capps' suitors
Original at Colorado Rockies News
• Mon, Dec 14
DENVER -- Former Pirates closer Matt Capps, who was non-tendered in a surprise move on Saturday night, and the Rockies have what ... and more »
HotStove.com News/Blog Watch – Orioles, Braves, Rockies, More - hotstove.com
Original at hotstove.com
• Sun, Dec 13
Thomas Harding of MLB.com sheds some light on the Rockies non-tendering Garrett Atkins and where the team may be looking to improve in the free agent market ... HotStove.com Baseball Blog Watch – Part 1 (White Sox, Astros, Rangers, Rockies ...hotstove.com (blog)
Non-tender deadline looms for clubs
Original at MLB.com
• Sat, Dec 12
TSN Garrett Atkins' name has been out there for months, with the writing on the wall that the Rockies wouldn't be tendering him a ... The Atkins dietMid-Atlantic Sports Network Garrett Atkins becomes free agent; Chris Iannetta and Rockies reach ...Gaea Times (blog) all 135 news articles »
Rockies aim to address needs for bullpen, bench
Original at Denver Post
• Mon, Dec 7
Brad Hawpe is open to spelling Todd Helton at first base. Eric Young Jr. also will be groomed as a super utility type, adding third base this spring to his ... and more »
Search for Rox broadcaster continues
Original at Colorado Rockies News
• Mon, Nov 30
DENVER -- About 200 broadcasters have applied for the job to replace Jeff Kingery as one of the voices of the Rockies. ... and more »
2009 in Review: Player Grades, Part 3
Original at Up in the Rockies
• Sun, Nov 1
By tom-stephenson Continuing along with our review of the Rockies players in 2009, we get to the left side of the infield today. Troy Tulowitzki: Tulo had an MVP-caliber season in 2009, though he obviously won't be so honored with the season that Albert Pujols had. Actually, from June on, he may well have been...
2004 NL West Draft Review
Original at Purple Row
• Thu, Oct 29
By Russ NOTE: I look at each team based on draft order, which goes San Diego, Colorado, Arizona, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. San Diego Padres Round 1: Matt Bush, SS - already discussed Arizona Diamondbacks Round 1: Stephen Drew, SS - He's no Troy Tulowitzki.
Rockies Review: Offseason Procedures
Original at Purple Row
• Sun, Oct 18
By Silverblood Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers, Miller Park, 12:10 PM MT. Monday, April 5, 2010. Be there or be square. Poll Who is the least offensive choice to win the World Series? Yankees Angels Phillies Dodgers I'll just request the meteor too 14 votes | Results
Tuesday Rockpile: Bored Colorado Rockies force AL Central teams to battle for their amusement
Original at Purple Row
• Tue, Oct 6
By RockiesMagicNumber 2 years ago, I hardly need remind anybody on THIS website, but just in case, Colorado rallied off of Padres closer Trevor Hoffman to win the NL Wild Card for just the second playoff berth in franchise history. Rockies' young hitters get into swing - The Denver Post
The Batting Lineups the Rockies SHOULD Be Using
Original at Purple Row
• Mon, Oct 5
By Jabberwocky Rockies Phillies 2. However, beyond Chase Utley, the Rockies match up well with the Phillies in the batter's box. What is the "Hottest Rockies Lineup? Gonzalez RF Fowler CF Helton 1B Tulowitzki SS Smith LF Iannetta C Atkins 3B Barmes 2B
Opinion: Saturday Rockpile: Wild finish on the horizon, Jimenez in playoff form, more
Original at Purple Row
• Sat, Oct 3
By theoldgrizzlybear 2 days ago: Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Huston Street, left, talks with Yorvit Torrealba, right, as other members of the team celebrate their 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in their Major League Baseball game, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
With the Rockies in the playoffs, that means we'll watch them on TBS
Original at Purple Row
• Fri, Oct 2
By Russ Ron] Darling on Rockies starting pitcher Ubaldo Jiménez being one of the best young pitchers in MLB: "He’s one of those guys along with (Tim) Lincecum, (Matt) Cain and (Adam) Wainwright that are going to be the next generation of great pitchers."
Rockies Review: Ladies and gentlemen, start your defibrillators
Original at Purple Row
• Sun, Sep 27
By Silverblood Holy lawd awwwwwmighty. THANK YOU CLINT BARMES. Browse more photos » It is no longer time to look back. We will only be looking forward. Kindly join me after the jump as we sound the horn of Helton Hammerhand in the deep ONE. LAST. TIME. GO ROCKIES!!!!!!!! GO MARLINS!!!!!!!!!
Rockies Review: The Knights Who Say NI! Declare That Merely A Flesh Wound
Original at Purple Row
• Sun, Sep 20
By Silverblood The big test will come after the Padres depart, in the form of a three-game set with the NL Central champions (hopefully by the time they get there) St. Louis Cardinals. The Rockies will get to cut their teeth against a legit championship contender, including the chance to face both of the Car...
Thursday Rockpile: Destiny no longer favors the Fogg
Original at Purple Row
• Thu, Mar 19
By Rox Girl lt;p>While some Rowbots were playing around with Russ's non-Rockies post yesterday, some Rockies vying for the fifth starter position faced off against minor leaguers. Lefthander <a href="http://blogs.denverpost.com/rockies/2009/03/18/smith-returns-shar...
Rockies Review: Brought to you by Carls Jr.
Original at Purple Row
• Sun, Mar 15
By Silverblood What's on Tap? JHOULYS CHACIN will start against the D-backs tomorrow, as Aaron Cook will get in his work in a B-game so the Snakes don't start getting familiar with him (yeah, like that's going to make much difference... they've faced him how many times, now?) But Rockies fans will appreciat...
Rockies Review: Now With 50% Fewer Wisecracks
Original at Purple Row
• Sun, Mar 8
By Silverblood Offensively, it was another underwhelming day for the Rockies' bats, as they collected 10 hits but weren't very efficient at turning them into runs. Matt Murton, Paul "Who Da Hell?" Phillips, and Christian Colonel did the honours at banking the three they did get, with RBI singles apiece....
Rockies Review: Only 61 Days Until the NFL Draft!
Original at Purple Row
• Sun, Feb 22
By Silverblood What have we learned this week? There's been a lot. We've learned that Tulo's sporting mangy roadkill on his face, that Dan O'Dowd thinks that "wins" are another one of those weird sabermetrician stats like "VORP" that don't have much to do with judging the progress of a baseball team, that...
Tuesday Rockpile: The Closer Battle, D-Day for Jeff Francis?, Uniform Numbers
Original at Purple Row
• Tue, Feb 17
By Poseidon's Fist lt;h3>Renck's Rapid Pen<br /></h3> <p>In one of his many posts yesterday, Renck reports most notably that <a href="http://blogs.denverpost.com/rockies/2009/02/16/dragon-slayer-art-exhibit-showing-in-kids-room/" target="_blank">Manny C...
Thursday Rockpile: The Rockies outfield much better without Holliday?
Original at Purple Row
• Thu, Feb 5
By Rox Girl It's fairly common to read about crooks wearing Yankees or Dodgers regalia while perpetrating their crimes. Common, because these teams have long established brands and ubiquitous fanbases. Not common is to read of heists outside Colorado by people wearing Rockies gear. Now I know I'm g...
Rockies Review: In other news, the season has not started yet
Original at Purple Row
• Sun, Feb 1
By Silverblood Jeff Francis, 28 (January 8) Ubaldo Jimenez, 25 (January 22) Alan Embree, 39 (January 23) Shane Lindsay, 24 (January 25) Aaron Cook, 30 (February 8) Moral of the story: If you would like to be a pitcher for the Rockies, please check to ensure that you were born in January).
Opinion: NL West 2nd Round Picks: Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks, 2000-2008
Original at Purple Row
• Mon, Dec 29
By Russ Colorado Rockies: 2005 - Daniel Carte, OF, Winthrop - Hey, the Rockies had two second-round picks. Thank you Washington for hastily signing Vinny Castilla once free agency started and allowing the Rockies the easy decision of offering arbitration. Carte's advanced a level each year, bu...
Opinion: Left-handed comebacks, how good will Francis, De La Rosa, Smith and Morales be?
Original at Purple Row
• Mon, Nov 24
By Rox Girl So the direction my NL West preview posts have been taking me leads me to believe that a good part of the Rockies fate in 2009 lies largely in four left arms, namely those of starters Jeff Francis, Jorge De La Rosa, Greg Smith and Franklin Morales and how well they are able to fill three slots in...
Sunday Rockpile: Rockies 2009 offense stable, chances of recovery good
Original at Purple Row
• Sun, Nov 16
By Rox Girl 1B: .254/.348/.403 (#15; Phillies #4) 2B: .252/.305/.404 (#11; Phillies #1) 3B: .293/.343/.468 (#5; Phillies #15) SS: .272/.326/.423 (#7; Phillies #6) C: .250/.347/.441 (#3; Phillies #10) LF: .323/.403/.531 (#1; Phillies #5) CF: .258/.316/.333 (#15; Phillies #4) RF: .288/.382/.500 (#3; Phillies #12)
First half in review: What’s wrong with the Rockies?
Original at Up in the Rockies
• Fri, Aug 1
By Tom Stephenson No Rockies games for three days. Well, we can support Aaron Cook and Matt Holliday in the All-Star Game, but other than that, the Rockies have three days off. And it’s probably a good thing after a first half in which almost everything that could go wrong went wrong. The team started [...]
Opinion: Diamondbacks 4, Rockies 3: Notes on a fuzzy viewing
Original at AZ Snakepit
• Wed, May 14
By Jim McLennan I think we all know who Player A is, so let's move on, shall we? Player B, however, might surprise you: Luis Gonzalez, in a less-than-full time role for the surprising (and NL East leading) Florida Marlins. Over on Major-League Jerk, Hef speculates on how Gonzo's career might have played ou...
Podcast: Angels in trouble, Opening in Japan, Previewing the Rockies, Reds ... - Most Valuable Network
Original at MVN
• Thu, Mar 27
Angels in trouble, Opening in Japan, Previewing the Rockies, Reds ... Most Valuable Network, MA - The guys spend the remainder of the hour covering missing team previews for the Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros, Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, ...
"Reply hazy, try again"
Original at AZ Snakepit
• Fri, Jan 4
By Jim McLennan
Tribe finalizes deal with Rockies for Jamey Carroll
Original at mlb-indians(mvn.com)
• Thu, Dec 20
By James The Cleveland Indians and Colorado Rockies completed a trade today in which they’ll receive utility infielder Jamey Carroll for the infamous player to be named later. Dan O’Dowd, the current Rockies GM was the former Director of Baseball Operations and Assistant General Manager for...
Eric Byrnes Does Not Rock
Original at Deadspin
• Tue, Oct 16
• Colorado Rockies: 2007 National League Champions. This incredible season just got a flag to fly over Coors forever. We are one more crowning achievement away from the ultimate prize, four wins away from a parade through downtown Denver. [Purple Row]
Podcast: Rockies roll in NLCS Game 1; ALCS preview
Original at MVN
• Fri, Oct 12
By Brandon Rosage Bringing back the weekly MLB talk program, “The Pitch” relaunched Friday on MVN Radio with Joe Aiello and Brandon Rosage. We look at Jeff Francis’ NLCS Game 1 gem, Brandon Webb’s inability to dominate Colorado, Justin Upton’s interference play and the pitiful booing Arizona fans.
Opinion: Diamondbacks 1, Rockies 5 - Nobody, No Time
Original at AZ Snakepit
• Fri, Oct 12
By Jim McLennan
Diamondbacks 3, Rockies 4 - The end...and the beginning.
Original at AZ Snakepit
• Mon, Oct 1
By Jim McLennan
Pirates Spoil Rockies Wild Card Dreams
Original at Bucco Blog
• Thu, Aug 23
By Pirate Blues Having now won 9 of their last 14 games, the Pirates took the Rockies series winning three of four pushing them from contenders to pretenders. It was the first home series loss for the Rockies since May. Wow.. that's not too shabby for the sophomore pitcher.
Podcast: 2 errors on Helton reversed
Original at AZ Central.com
• Wed, Jul 25
DENVER Two wrongs were made right Tuesday when Major League Baseball erased two errors charged to Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton in a game at Pittsburgh on July 16.
MLB Mourns Death of Minor League Coach
Original at San Francisco Chronicle
• Mon, Jul 23
By By The Associated Press A Colorado Rockies minor league coach died after being struck in the head by a line drive as he stood in the first-base coach's box during a game in North Little Rock, Ark. Tulsa batting coach Mike Coolbaugh was knocked unconscious by Tino Sanchez's...
MLB Baseball MySpace Layouts
Original at Destroy all Malware
• Mon, Jun 25
Arizona Diamondbacks Colorado Rockies Los Angeles Dodgers San Diego Padres San Francisco Giants Central Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Houston Astros Milwaukee Brewers Pittsburgh Pirates St Louis Cardinals East Atlanta Braves ...
Podcast: Despite debut efforts of Reynolds, D-Backs fall to Rockies - Arizona Republic
Original at azcentral.com
• Thu, May 17
Despite debut efforts of Reynolds, D-Backs fall to Rockies Arizona Republic, AZ - May 17, 2007 Brad Hawpe's two home runs, including a three-run shot in the sixth inning, powered the Rockies past Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb, whose struggles in ...
Podcast: Johnson's 1st victory tempered by early exit
Original at AZ Central.com
• Tue, May 15
In the Diamondbacks 30 win against the Colorado Rockies, Randy Johnson was at his overpowering best for six innings.
Podcast: Helton's RBI milestone is heavy burden for Webb
Original at AZ Central.com
• Sat, Apr 14
Todd Helton drove in the 1,000th RBI of his career, and Brad Hawpe chipped in with a gamebreaking, tworun double to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 63 win over the Diamondbacks on Friday night at Chase Field.
Podcast: Francis earns 1st win
Original at AZ Central.com
• Tue, Apr 10
Jeff Francis allowed two runs in 6 2/3 innings, Willy Taveras and Kaz Matsui each scored runs thanks to their speed, and the Rockies beat Los Angeles 63 on Monday to snap the Dodgers fourgame winning streak and spoil their home opener.
Podcast: 1st-inning mistakes costly for D-Backs
Original at AZ Central.com
• Thu, Apr 5
The Rockies took advantage of a disputed error and scored three times in the first inning to quickly seized control of the game in an 114 victory at Coors Field on Wednesday afternoon.
Podcast: 2 close plays on defense in 11th inning cost D-Backs
Original at AZ Central.com
• Tue, Apr 3
The Rockies benefited from two close plays in handing the Diamondbacks a 43 loss in 11 innings at Coors Field.