Rafael Betancourt going into spring training as Colorado Rockies' closer
The time is now for the man who mocks the clock. Rafael Betancourt will open spring training this month as the Rockies' closer.
Via Denver Post
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4 days ago
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Tulo, Brothers among local BBWAA winners
DENVER — While baseball is a concert, it is essentially nine innings of solo performances. Despite the Rockies’ dismal 2011 season, there were still players who delivered outstanding performances. The local chapter of Baseball Writers Association of American announced its Rockies’ winners today. They were as follows:
Player of the Year: shortstop Troy Tulowitzki...
Via All Things Rockies
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11 days ago
Rockies extend Betancourt's contract
Rafael Betancourt has a new deal to go with his new role as Colorado's closer.
The Rockies' right-handed reliever agreed Wednesday to an $8.5 million, two-year contract that guarantees him an additional $4.25 million.
The Venezuela native saved eight of nine games filling in for an injured Huston Street last August. The Rockies traded Street to San Diego in December.
Betancourt...
Via AP on Fox
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18 days ago
Rockies extend Closer Betancourt
The Colorado Rockies announced today that the club has officially agreed to terms on a contract extension for right-handed relief pitcher and closer Rafael Betancourt. The new deal has Betancourt making $4MM this year, $4.25MM in 2013, and includes a $4.25MM option for 2014.
Via rockies.scout.com
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18 days ago
Rockies, Betancourt agree on 2-year, $8.5M deal
DENVER (AP) -- The Colorado Rockies and right-handed reliever Rafael Betancourt have agreed to an two-year, $8.5 million contract that guarantees him an additional $4.25 million.
Via SI.com
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18 days ago
Rockies, reliever Betancourt agree on two years for $8.5 million
The Colorado Rockies and right-handed reliever Rafael Betancourt have agreed to an $8.5 million, two-year contract that guarantees him an additional $4.25 million.
Via CBSSports.com
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18 days ago
Betancourt extension official; New uniform numbers
DENVER — Maybe it’s the cold medicine. But the doses have me thinking in numbers. So here’s a few to digest as an appetizer before dinner.
As reported last week, closer Rafael Betancourt — yes that’s his role, closer, closer, closer for all asking on Twitter (I kid because I care) — officially signed his contract extension today. He will make...
Via All Things Rockies
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18 days ago
Rockies ink P Betancourt to extension
The Colorado Rockies have signed pitcher Rafael Betancourt to a contract extension through the 2013 season with an option for 2014.
Via Miami Herald
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18 days ago
Rockies agree to new deal with Betancourt
The Colorado Rockies and right-handed reliever Rafael Betancourt have agreed on a new contract that runs through 2013 with an option for 2014.
The 36-year-old Betancourt was already under contract for this season and had a $4.25 million mutual option for 2013. The Denver Post reported recently that the Rockies would pick up that option and add a club option for the same salary for...
Via Fox Sports
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18 days ago
Rockies, closer Betancourt agree on new deal
The Colorado Rockies and right-handed reliever Rafael Betancourt have agreed on a new contract that runs through 2013 with an option for 2014.
Via ESPN
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18 days ago
Forget closers, you need a great fireman
Its fantasy baseball 101, don’t over pay for a closer. It is by far the most volatile position in baseball. The closer position has become the “running back by committee” that depresses running back values in the NFL. My take on relievers in general is to not worry about whether they are a “closer”, I just chase the K’s. There is always constant movement in the...
Via Rant Sports
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23 days ago
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23 days ago
Rockies reliever Betancourt is rewarded with extension
Rafael Betancourt stopped Troy Tulowitzki in midsentence Thursday. The Rockies' shortstop couldn't believe the rattail in the pitcher's hair.
Via Denver Post
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24 days ago
Rockies exercise Betancourt's 2013 option
The Rockies agreed to pick up the $4.25 million 2013 option on the contract of closer Rafael Betancourt and added a club option for 2014, the club said Thursday.
Via mlb.com
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24 days ago
Colorado Rockies to extend Rafael Betancourt
The Colorado Rockies have agreed to extend the contract of Rafael Betancourt, Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeportes reports. Betancourt was already signed for 2012, but this new deal will pay him $4.25 million in 2013 and there's an option for $4.25 million for 2014.
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Via PRO Rumors
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24 days ago
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24 days ago
Rockies Agree To Extend Rafael Betancourt
The Rockies and Rafael Betancourt have agreed to a contract extension, reports Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes. The deal guarantees his $4.25MM mutual option for 2013, and adds an option at the same salary for 2014. The Octagon client will earn $4MM in 2012 as part of his current contract.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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24 days ago
Rockies Talking With Lidge’s Reps
Troy Renck of the Denver Post tweeted some news about the Colorado Rockies attempt to bolster their bullpen. Apparently the Rockies have been talking with the reps for former closer Brad Lidge. If I were Rafael Betancourt, I’d be a little worried about this.
@TroyRenck: Rockies have talked to Brad Lidge’s reps. Lidge will seriously consider Colorado, where he grew...
Via My Sports Rumors
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December 16, 2011
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December 16, 2011
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...
Via MLB BUZZ
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December 16, 2011
The Colorado Rockies deal Huston Street to the Padres
The Rockies have dealt 28-year old righty reliever Huston Street to the Padres for a player to be named later. Street pitched in 62 games (0 starts) for the Rockies last year and he was 1-4 with 29 saves, a 3.86 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP. He has now pitched in 170 games (0 starts) in his three years with the Rockies and he was 9-9 with 84 saves, a 3.50 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP. Street finishes...
Via Rockies Locker
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December 07, 2011
Total Player Ratings: Top 15 Relief Pitchers
We have finally reached the conclusion of our positional look at the total player ratings. Like with the starting pitchers, we had nearly 250 relief pitchers in the relief pitcher universe. We simply chose to look at the top 15 as we have the other positions. Like with the starters, we converted runs above replacement into an average. The methodology was exactly the same.
Since we...
Via hardballchat.com
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November 20, 2011
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November 20, 2011
Report: Blue Jays interested in Rockies P Street
The Toronto Blue Jays may be willing to forgo signing a marquee free-agent closer - and acquire one via trade instead.FOX Sports is reporting that the Blue Jays have inquired about the availability of Colorado Rockies reliever Huston Street. The emergence of Rafael Betancourt as a reliable ninth-inning option has made Street expendable in Denver.Street is owed $7.5 million this season...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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November 16, 2011
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November 16, 2011
Betancourt a high point in Rockies' season
Pressed into service as a closer after Huston Street was injured, Rafael Betancourt finished the season by converting all but one of his nine save chances.
Via mlb.com
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October 26, 2011
Nice finish by Brothers, Betancourt may be Rockies' sneak preview for 2012
Consider it a sneak preview of the 2012 Rockies bullpen. In a season-ending win, Rex Brothers struck out the side in the eighth and Rafael Betancourt posted his eighth save. Betancourt, under strong consideration to close next season, held opponents to eight hits over the final 92 at-bats against him.
Via Denver Post
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September 29, 2011
Rockies appear set to give closer's job to Rafael Betancourt, shop Huston Street
Rafael Betancourt has warmed to having his feet in the fire. When he first took over for the injured Huston Street, Betancourt was reluctant to even talk about closing out of respect for his teammate.
Via Denver Post
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September 28, 2011
Rock Talk: Esmil catches, EY Jr. nearly fights, streak over
HOUSTON — Now batting, right fielder Tommy Field.
Those are words I honestly thought I’d never hear this season. Heck, Field never thought he would hear them. He doesn’t even own an outfielder’s glove. He had to borrow Aaron Cook’s — he has one to shag flyballs during batting practice. It speaks to the bizarre nature of the Rockies’ 4-2 win in 13 innings that Field...
Via All Things Rockies
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September 25, 2011
Rockies 4, Astros 2(13)
Chris Nelson walked with the bases loaded in the 13th inning and the Colorado Rockies snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.
Pinch-hitter Tommy Field sparked the winning rally with a leadoff walk. Eric Young then reached on a bunt single against Jordan Lyles (2-8), with Field going on to third on an error by catcher Humberto...
Via AP on Fox
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September 24, 2011
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