MATT BELISLE RUMORS & GOSSIP

Final numbers on Belisle’s new contract

DENVER — Any doubt how much the Rockies’ value Matt Belisle was erased over the last few days. Colorado signed the right-handed reliever two a new contract and then traded co-setupman Matt Lindstrom to the Orioles in the Jeremy Guthrie deal. The Denver Post has obtained Belisle’s contract, which is similar to the extension given Rafael Betancourt. Belisle will make...
Via All Things Rockies  |  4 days ago
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Rockies' steady reliever Belisle gets one-year extension

When it comes to relievers, reliability is the best ability. Over the past few seasons, Matt Belisle has been among the Rockies' most consistent performers.
Via Denver Post  |  8 days ago
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Belisle, Rockies agree to 2-year deal

Reliever Matt Belisle and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a two-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2014 and adds an additional $4.35 million. The right-hander had agreed last February to a deal that pays him $3,775,000 this year and allows him to earn an additional $225,000 in bonuses based on games finished. Friday's agreement adds a $4.1 million salary for...
Via Fox Sports  |  9 days ago
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Rockies' Belisle agrees to two-year deal

Colorado Rockies reliever Matt Belisle agreed to a two-year contract on Friday. Belisle will receive a base salary of $3,775,000 in 2012 - with a chance to earn an additional $225,000 in bonuses. The 31-year-old Belisle will then receive $4.1 million in salary for the next season and a $4.25 million option for 2014. Belisle posted a 10-4 mark with a 3.25 ERA last season.
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  9 days ago
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Rockies extend reliever Belisle’s contract

DENVER — When it comes to relievers, reliablity is the best ability. Over the last few seasons, Matt Belisle has been among the Rockies’ most consistent performers. The Rockies awarded the right-hander with a one-year contract extenstion today with a mutual option for 2014. Belisle, 31, went 10-4 last season with a 3.25 ERA in 72 innings. He is entering the final year...
Via All Things Rockies  |  9 days ago
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Rockies sign Matt Belisle to a $3.78M contract for 2012

Rockies reliever Matt Belisle posted a sparkling 2.93 ERA and 1.09 WHIP across 92 innings last season. He struck out 91 batte… Source
Via Daily Sports News Trends  |  February 20, 2011
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Matt Belisle and Rockies agree to a two-year deal

Last month, the Rockies and reliever Matt Belisle, agreed to a one-year $2.35mm deal. The deal avoided the last year of arbitration with Belisle. Today, according to the right-hander's representatives CAA (via twitter), Belisle agreed to a two-year $6.125mm deal plus performance bonuses.  The deal will buyout Belisle first year of free agency (2012 season). The right handed pitcher...
Via PRO Rumors  |  February 19, 2011
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Rockies Avoid Arbitration with Belisle

Last year, Matt Belisle was the Clydesdale of the Colorado bullpen. Belisle led the team in appearances and his 92 innings pitched totaled more than any other reliever. Impressively, he struck out 8.9 hitters per every nine innings, while only walking 16 for the entire season. His 2.93 ERA was nearly a full point lower than his previous career best. Belisle signed with the Rockies...
Via Roxpile  |  January 13, 2011
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Matt Belisle has been outstanding this year for the Colorado Rockies

30-year old righty reliever Matt Belisle is having a career year for the Rockies. He has pitched in 53 games (0 starts) for the Rockies so far this year and he is 5-4 with 1 save, a 2.34 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP. Belisle has whiffed 73 batters while giving up only 60 hits and walking 13 batters in 69 1/3 innings pitched. Belisle’s pitching has to be a huge surprise to the Rockies’...
Via Rockies Locker  |  August 12, 2010
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The Colorado Rockies DFA Matt Belisle

The Rockies have designated 29-year old righty pitcher Matt Belisle. Belisle pitched in 15 games (0 starts) for the Rockies this season and he was 1-1 with a 8.35 ERA and a 1.69 WHIP. Belisle was pitching batting practice for the Rockies so far this season as he allowed 26 hits (four of [...]
Via Rockies Locker  |  July 25, 2009
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