Guest Post: Friday Night Fireworks at Coors Field
Jordan Pacheco launched his first career grand slam Friday night.By Bryan HeadJordan Pacheco's first career grand slam propelled the Colorado Rockies over the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field on Friday night, ending a 10-game losing streak against their division rivals. The Rockies fell behind early when former Rockie Marco Scutaro singled off of Jorge De La Rosa, and later...
Rockies 10, Giants 9
Jordan Pacheco had his first career grand slam baseball waiting for him on his chair after the game, sealed tightly in a plastic bag.
If only his tiebreaking homer would've sealed the win as tight.
No such luck. Not here at Coors Field, where big leads can shrink oh so rapidly.
Pacheco gave the team a seemingly safe cushion in the fifth, Carlos Gonzalez later added an insurance...
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May 18, 2013
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Rockies 9, Mets 8(10)
Jordan Pacheco singled home the winning run with two outs in the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies rallied from a six-run deficit for a 9-8 victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday night to sweep a frigid doubleheader.
Pacheco's sharp single through the right side of the infield brought in Carlos Gonzalez, who walked. Rockies players jumped out of the dugout and mobbed Pacheco...
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April 17, 2013
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Q&A: Jordan Pacheco, Rockies’ Mr. Versatile
Jordan Pacheco proved last season that he belongs in the big leagues. In his first full year with the Colorado Rockies, he hit .309/.341/.421, with 32 doubles and five home runs. He appeared in 82 games as a third baseman, 43 at as a first baseman, and five as a catcher.
This year he is in spring training with his future in limbo. Todd Helton and Chris Nelson are tentatively slated...
Jordan Pacheco - fooled by batting average
During the last week, I have been extolling the virtues (or lack thereof) of my first ever mock draft. And to be honest, the results so far show that despite comforting words from my MLB Dirt colleagues that I would do fine, I didn't. I am gaining new respect for the people that write about fantasy baseball and who are successful at playing it. Jordan Pacheco is the third of...
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Jordan Pacheco is quietly having a great rookie year.Jordan Pacheco can hit. There is no denying that fact.Three weeks ago, when Colorado Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd addressed season ticket holders, there was a question about Pacheco from the audience. The man asking the question acknowledged that he was from New Mexico, where Pacheco is from, and therefore was biased...
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Fan ejected for throwing ball back
A D-Backs fan attending a game at Coors Field was ejected by security after he tossed Rockies home run ball back onto the field and was later interviewed by a D-Backs reporter.
Pacheco will get a chance to play third for Rockies
Jordan Pacheco is going to get more playing time at third base and maybe a chance to solidify a position that has been an offensive black hole for the Colorado Rockies. Chris Nelson, who has made 20 starts at third base, was placed on the 15-day disabled list with left wrist inflammation, retroactive to Tuesday. Jonathan Herrera has made nine starts at third base but is viewed...
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