The surprise team on De La Rosa
The Rockies had surprising competition from a National League West rival in their quest to re-sign free-agent left-hander Jorge De La Rosa.
The Padres never actually made De La Rosa an offer but showed serious interest in the pitcher, major league sources said.
De La Rosa, 29, would have joined righty Mat Latos and lefty Clayton Richard in the Padres’ rotation, giving the...
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December 01, 2010
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Rockies Sign De La Rosa
The Rockies and Jorge De La Rosa have agreed to a one year deal worth 2 million dollars, avoiding arbitration. De La Rosa went 10-8 with a 4.92 ERA in 130 innings for the Rockies last season. He has the potential, if he can command his pitches better, to be a solid back-end of the rotation starter. This story was approved by MLB Rumors.
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January 19, 2009
De La Rosa close with Rockies
For a while, Jorge De La Rosa seemed likely to wait on fellow free-agent lefty Cliff Lee, delaying his decision until the losers of the Lee sweepstakes could bid along with other clubs.
As it turns out, De La Rosa will act sooner rather than later.
The Rockies are close to re-signing De La Rosa to a three-year contract worth between $32 million and $33 million, according to...
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November 29, 2010
Twin roles for dad De La Rosa
Jorge De La Rosa showed off the picture Friday, beaming with pride and a trace of pain.
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February 20, 2010
Sinking fastball lifts De La Rosa
Jorge De La Rosa's evolution from thrower to pitcher continues.
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July 09, 2009
Cuddyer Allows Rockies to Shop Smith for Starting Pitcher
The Rockies working to finalize the contract with free-agent outfielder Michael Cuddyer on Friday was the latest in what figures to be a continuing series of moves by the team that are inter-related with the idea of improving multiple areas of the team without a major payroll increase.
It’s all part of a plan the Rockies drew up in September and has slowly unfolded this offseason...
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December 16, 2011
Clayton Kershaw: Baseball’s Most (Economically) Valuable Commodity
With free agent pitchers like Jorge De la Rosa, Jake Westbrook, and Carl Pavano receiving between 8 and 10 million dollar a year deals on the open market, Clayton Kershaw’s $500,000 a year arm is an owner and general manager’s dream.
Stories of Clayton Kershaw’s jackhammer curveball became somewhat of a legend in the minor leagues as a prospect for the Los Angeles...
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August 01, 2011
Jason Marquis Heading To The Rockies
According to the Denver Post, the Colorado Rockies will trade Luis Castillo to the Chicago Cubs in return for starting pitcher Jason Marquis.
The deal is expected to be finalized next week.
The Rockies will also get about $1 million, so they'll only be paying Marquis $8.75 million in 2009 before he becomes a free agent.
Marquis will join a rotation consisting of Aaron Cook,...
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December 31, 2008
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December 31, 2008
4/10 - The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Cole Hamels made his season debut against the
Rockies yesterday, and did what every Phillies starter has done this
season, struggle. Hamels couldn’t make it out of the fourth inning and
the Phillies offense was unable to figure out Rockies starter Jason Marquis, as the Rockies topped the Phillies 10-3.
The Good:
- Jayson Werth was one of the few Phillies...
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April 11, 2009
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April 11, 2009
2009 Colorado Rockies Projection
C Chris Iannetta.256 AVG, 21 HR, 81 RBI1B Todd Helton.298 AVG, 17 HR, 64 RBI2B Clint Barmes.274 AVG, 8 HR, 42 RBI3B Garrett Atkins.294 AVG, 22 HR, 95 RBISS Troy Tulowitzki.288 AVG, 18 HR, 74 RBILF Seth Smith.282 AVG, 13 HR, 53 RBICF Ryan Spilborghs.293 AVG, 11 HR, 57 RBIRF Brad Hawpe.277 AVG, 24 HR, 92 RBI3B Ian Stewart.274 AVG, 19 HR, 69 RBISP Aaron Cook13-9 W-L, 4.32 ERA, 78 KSP...
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March 10, 2009
Gametracker: Rockies at Mets, Game 2
The Mets try to avoid the doubleheader and series sweep against the Rockies when Chris Capuano takes the mound. Capuano, who won his first start with the Mets, will go against Rockies lefty Jorge DeLaRosa...
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April 14, 2011
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