Bulked-up Fowler center of attention for Rockies

Despite a disappointing season for the Colorado Rockies in 2011, the club did have two pitchers not yet 25-year-olds with Adjusted-ERAs (ERA+) of 126 and 108. One was Jhoulys Chacin, 23, who racked up 194 innings and figures to be a pillar in the Rockies rotation for years. The other was Juan Nicasio, 24, who had a 2.22 ERA in nine starts at Double-A before making his MLB debut with the Rockies.

The Colorado Rockies have announced that the club has come to an agreement with Jamie Moyer on a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training, pending a physical. Moyer is 49 years old and coming off Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery, but he should be ready for the start of camp.

Rockies center fielder Dexter Fowler signed a big new contract Tuesday. But his offseason has been spent in training, including time at “Camp Tulo” with teammates in Las Vegas. Troy Renck got some video of the workouts: brightcove.createExperiences(); brightcove.createExperiences();

Free agent outfielder Ryan Spilborghs is likely to sign with the Indians, Troy Renck of the Denver Post tweets. The Boras Corporation represents the outfielder, who was non-tendered in December. Spilborghs posted a .210/.283/.305 line in 223 plate appearances for the Rockies in 2011, appearing at all three outfield positions. The 32-year-old has a career .273/.357/.443 line against...

In the past decade, Jamie Moyer has become as famous for being “old” as he has for being a quality southpaw pitcher. Well, the legend of Old Jamie Moyer only grows longer as the 49-year-old pitcher has agreed to terms on a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies. Moyer was invited to Colorado Rockies [...]

Colorado Rockies pitcher Drew Pomeranz says he is no longer facing a misdemeanor disturbing the peace charge.

The Colorado Rockies have traded outfielder Seth Smith to the Oakland Athletics. The writing was seemingly on the wall for Smith to be moved once the club brought in Michael Cuddyer. The move comes shortly after the Rockies agreed with Smith on a $2.4 million salary for 2012.

Rafael Betancourt stopped Troy Tulowitzki in midsentence Thursday. The Rockies' shortstop couldn't believe the rattail in the pitcher's hair.

Colorado Rockies pitcher Drew Pomeranz says he is no longer facing a misdemeanor disturbing the peace charge.

Juan Nicasio commanded attention Thursday when he walked into the Coors Field clubhouse, but not for the one-inch scar on his neck.

In a move that will by no means satisfy the team’s need for a power bat, the Cleveland Indians are reportedly linked to former Colorado Rockies outfielder Ryan Spilborghs. The versitile veteran outfielder is coming off of a season where he hit .210 in 223 plate appearances and a WAR of -1.1. However, as has been the theme of the last several months, Spillborghs has a considerably...

Jamie Moyer has agreed to terms on a minor league contract with an invite to the Colorado Rockies' spring training, pending a physical.

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The Indians continued to add to their contingency plans for the outfield Friday, agreeing to sign free agent Ryan Spilborghs to a Minor League contract that includes an invitation to attend Spring Training with the Tribe.