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"Rocktober" is currently a popular topic for Rockies writers. We have "Rocktober" focused insightful blog posts, breaking news, online videos, rare photos, and more for you from our Colorado Rockies collection.
Video: Rockies Sweep Arizona! - Rocktober!Original at YouTube
• Tue, Oct 16
By rss@youtube.com (fleetmack) The final out of the 2007 NLCS as the Colorado Rockies sweep the Arizona Diamondbacks on 10-16-2007. My friends Josh and Duane were too nervous to watch, but the result was phenomenal. I love when Eric Byrnes tries to slide into first, rock on!!
Looking back, looking forward: Rocktober Rumination
Original at Purple Row
• Wed, Oct 14
By RockiesMagicNumber Rocktober was the first time in years that Rockies fans could watch a game any given day and expect to win, rather than simply hope and then be surprised. Rocktober was the little guy finally fighting back. Rocktober wasn't sustained success, that's just the Rockies. Rocktober wa...
Wednesday Rockpile: With Rocktober Over, Rockies Refocusing on 2010
Original at Purple Row
• Wed, Oct 14
By Jabberwocky In the article the DP writers reinforce the notion that both Dan O'Dowd and Jim Tracy will be back for a couple of years. Meanwhile, they expect Garrett Atkins and Brad Hawpe to be gone (something I've been calling for since perhaps the lowest point of May) while they think that Hus...
Rockies, fans stunned in Phillies comeback
Original at Denver Post
• Tue, Oct 13
By jingold@denverpost.com (By John Ingold / The Denver Post) Eleven-year-old Mark Auger gazed dejectedly down at the suddenly empty baseball diamond, then took the inside-out rally cap off his head and flipped it back outside-out. Rocktober was over.
My Rocktober Experience/Crowd Report at NLDS Games 3 and 4...
Original at Purple Row
• Mon, Oct 12
By Jabberwocky Game 3 Sunday was a very busy sports day in Colorado, what with the Broncos taking on the hated (by me anyway) Patriots. As soon as victory was secured my father, sister, and I headed down to Denver, where we met up with my other sister, and somehow found $10 parking at 22nd and Broadway. Those of...
Rockies 4, Phillies 5: Rocktober ends before it ever really began
Original at Purple Row
• Mon, Oct 12
By Russ But this is not the end for the Rockies. This is not the end of the beginning. Two thousand and nine was the beginning of the beginning. Rocktober will return with a vengeance in 2010 as (and here's the first prediction for 2010) the Rockies storm their way to an NL West title.
Monday Rockpile: Season on the line for Rockies after chilly loss
Original at Purple Row
• Mon, Oct 12
By Russ Phils hammer Hammel - The Denver Post Rockies, fans feel the chill at Coors Field - The Denver Post Rocktober is not for sissies." - That's the truth. Atkins hits his stride with a key double, single - The Denver Post May Garrett Atkins not have found his stroke too late to make an impact.
Weather forces postponement of Phillies-Rockies game
Original at Denver Post
• Sat, Oct 10
By psaunders@denverpost.com (Patrick Saunders / The Denver Post) The cold weather and lingering snow showers have put a temporary halt to Rocktober. Major League Baseball announced this morning that tonight's Game 3 of the National League Division Series
Friday Rockpile: Rocktober is here once again!
Original at Purple Row
• Fri, Oct 2
By Russ Colorado Rockies GM pins success on team concept - The Denver Post Dan O'Dowd is one part of the cog that put the Rockies in the playoffs. Would you give him a GM of the Year award? Rockies Atkins part of the equation - The Denver Post Garrett Atkins sees the writing on the wall:
Colo. Gov. Declares 'Rocktober' After Rockies' Win
Original at topix.net
• Fri, Oct 2
Share + Oct 1, 2009 7:02 pm US/Mountain Gov. Bill Ritter has made official what Colorado Rockies fans already decided: "Rocktober" has arrived.
Thursday Rockpile: Rockies attendance beating 2008, Dodgers may need to consult a physician
Original at Purple Row
• Thu, Oct 1
By Rox Girl Denver Post- Renck: Unlike Prince Fielder, Rockies keep plate parties pure - The Denver PostKrieger: Rockies' Cook gets chance to make postseason official - The Denver Post Another Rocktober is within reach after 10-6 win against Brewers - The Denver Post DODGERS CAN'T FINISH IT OFF
Rockies 10, Brewers 6: Colorado now one victory away from securing playoff spot
Original at Purple Row
• Wed, Sep 30
By Russ One--the loneliest number, or so someone says. It's also the Rockies' magic number (no, not RockiesMagicNumber) after tonight's riveting victory over the Brewers. One win away from Rocktober again. Ninety--the Rockies have now tied their franchise record for most wins including play-...