DENVER — The Rockies got old fast this offseason. They have become the anti-Hollywood. While society is obsessed with staying young, the Rockies’ projected opening day lineup figures to jump from 28.4 to 32.4 years old. If the players are better, it doesn’t matter if they are older. But the figure paints a clear picture of the Rockies’ striking transformation...

It’s not hard to find a list of any MLB team’s top prospects, but will any of those prospects be ready to contribute in 2012? We’re here to help you prepare for the unexpected by ranking each team’s top five minor league prospects from a fantasy perspective. While they may not be the team’s brightest stars (though many of them will be) they’re the names you’ll need...

The Colorado Rockies have underwent a lot of change since last September and a lot of it is positive. Here is a look at the new guys for 2012: In the field: The Rockies could have four new starters in 2012 in the field. Ramon Hernandez is the likely starting catcher for the Rockies and he should love playing at Coors Field. Michael Cuddyer will be the new RF for the Rockies in...

Here are the latest rumors and notes on the division that featured the National League's two lowest-scoring offenses in 2011... Jeff Moorad's purchase of the Padres hit an "unforeseen snag" and was not approved at today's MLB owners meetings, as Bob Nightengale of USA Today anticipated (Twitter link). Owners want more information on Moorad and some aren...

Third baseman Casey Blake made three trips to the disabled list in 2011 with the Dodgers, but he was effective enough in those brief periods of health to believe he could make a difference for a team in 2012.

Last year, it looked like the Colorado Rockies would be strong contenders for the division title. Instead, they finished in fourth (73-89), 21 games out of first place. Fun fact: the team used thirteen different starters last season, and seven guys made 10+ starts for the them. (For comparison’s sake, the Giants used eight starters, only five of whom made 10+ starts). Anyway...

DENVER — The idea that Casey Blake could play a significant role for the Rockies is hinted at in his new contract. Blake’s deal provides flexibility for the Rockies and $1 million in incentives for the player if he becomes a starter. Aaron Cook’s deal with the Red Sox, meanwhile, is equipped with escape clauses if he’s not added to their 25-man roster by...

The Colorado Rockies have acquired a minor league infielder that manager Jim Tracy loves - his son. Chad Tracy was traded from the Texas Rangers to Colorado on Thursday for right-hander Greg Reynolds, the No. 2 selection in the 2006 amateur draft out of Stanford. The 26-year-old Tracy hit .259 with 26 home runs and 109 RBIs for Triple-A Round Rock last season. He receives a non...

The Rockies acquired Chad Tracy, a Minor League power-hitting first baseman and the son of manager Jim Tracy, from the Rangers on Thursday for right-hander Greg Reynolds. Colorado also announced that Casey Blake's one-year deal is official.

The Colorado Rockies have acquired infielder Chad Tracy from the Texas Rangers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Greg Reynolds, the team announced via Twitter. The Rockies have also agreed to a one-year contract with third baseman Casey Blake. Image by Joel Dinda under the Creative Commons License. ]]>

You know those Internet quizzes that ask you to name all 30 MLB teams in a couple minutes? For me, if I don’t get all of them, the one team that I miss is the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies are the Franklin Pierce of baseball teams. It pretty much all their fault too.  The biggest story involving the Rockies last year was their trade of their best pitcher to the Indians. Troy...

Signed OF-L Jason Kubel to a two-year, $15 million contract with a $7.5 million option for 2014. [12/20] Put yourself in the Diamondbacks’ place. Arizona surprised everyone in 2011 by winning the NL West one season after bringing up the rear, but there were plenty of cracks in the first-place façade. In fact, it might be more accurate to say there was some faç...

Well, Ronald Belisario is finally going to be back in the country after acquiring his work visa, allowing him to pitch for the Dodgers once again.However, he will first have to serve a 25-game suspension from Major League Baseball. From the L.A. Times' blog post:"The suspension falls under the "drug of abuse" standard rather than a "stimulant" standard, according to a person familiar...

Casey Blake is reportedly joining the Rockies on a non-guaranteed, one-year deal worth up to $3 million. At first glance, it doesn’t seem like too much money — and the Rockies are a perpetual contender in a weak division — so blocking a cheaper prospect might not be of the utmost concern. It’s a small, short deal that fills a need. What is notable about the move,...

Casey Blake is thrilled to have his name in this edition of Offseason Notes. Table of Contents Here’s the table of contents for today’s edition of Offseason Notes. 1. Assorted Headlines 2. Prospecting: John Sickels’ Top-20 List for Boston 3. Crowdsourcing Broadcasters: Miami Television Assorted Headlines Colorado Signs Third Baseman Blake The Colorado Rockies have signed...

The Colorado Rockies signed free-agent third baseman Casey Blake to a one-year, $2 million contract. The deal, announced Tuesday, is pending a physical. The 38-year-old Blake was limited to only 63 games last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers because of injuries. Blake is a .264 career hitter with 167 home runs and 616 RBIs.

Tuesday the Rockies held a press conference to announce the Michael Cuddyer signing and the club added that terms have been agreed upon with veteran third basemen Casey Blake for a one year deal. Over the last three and a half years with the Dodgers Blake has a .260/.338/.431 batting line and 107 adjusted-OPS (OPS+). The deal guarantees Blake $2 million with another $1 million in incentives.

The Rockies appear to be stocking up on potential third basemen entering the 2012 season.  Colorado has reportedly agreed to terms with 37 year old 3B/1B Casey Blake.  Blake was a solid bat for the division rival Los Angeles Dodgers when he was healthy.  His last full season was in 2010 when he hit .248/.320 with 28 doubles and 17 homeruns.  While signing Blake isn’t going...

The Rockies have signed 38-year old righty swinging 3B Casey Blake to a 1-year, $2 million dollar deal. Blake played in 63 games for the Dodgers last year and he was 51 for 202 (.252 avg, .713 OPS) with 32 runs scored, 4 homers, 26 RBIs and 1 stolen base. He has now played in 1,265 games in his first 13 years in the majors and he is 1,186 of 4,500 (.264 avg, .778 OPS) with 644...

Veteran third baseman and utility man Casey Blake has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Rockies, general manager Dan O'Dowd announced Tuesday during outfielder Michael Cuddyer's introductory news conference at Coors Field.

The Colorado Rockies have announced (via general manager Dan O'Dowd) that they have agreed to terms with infielder Casey Blake on a one-year contract, pending a physical. Image by Peter Bond under the Creative Commons License. ]]>

The Rockies have agreed to sign Casey Blake to a one-year deal, pending a physical, Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd announced (Twitter link).

The Rockies appear to be stocking up on potential third basemen entering the 2012 season. Colorado has reportedly agreed to terms with 37 year old 3B/1B Casey Blake. Blake was a solid bat for the division rival Los Angeles Dodgers when he was healthy. His last full season was in 2010 when he hit .248/.320 with 28 doubles and 17 homeruns. While signing Blake isn’t going to excite...

The Browns are an absolute abomination. Why do we do this to ourselves each week? At what point is there going to be some sort of backlash? I can’t take it. Thank goodness they aren’t the only game in town. The team that is closest to contention in this three-pro sport town is clearly the Indians at this point. But they obviously have their flaws. It seems like I keep coming...

The Browns are an absolute abomination. Why do we do this to ourselves each week? At what point is there going to be some sort of backlash? I can’t take it. Thank goodness they aren’t the only game in town. The team that is closest to contention in this three-pro sport town is clearly the Indians at this point. But they obviously have their flaws. It seems like I keep coming...