RAFAEL BETANCOURT NEWS
More small rumors
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Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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If it appears I am merely going out to MLBTR and relaying what I read there in here, you are about 99% correct. Yes, it is a cheap and unimaginative ploy to provide some sort of content while still emotionally drained about how little fight we showed in 2009. I think I...
Odds & Ends: Hudson, Wolf, Betancourt, Braves
5 hours ago by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Links for Wednesday... Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times says the Mariners are interested in Orlando Hudson, at the right price. The lack of an arbitration offer helps. Dave Cameron of FanGraphs looks at Ned Colletti's claim that the Dodgers' decision not to offer arbitration...
Rosenthal, Morosi On Betancourt, Doumit, Jackson
6 hours ago by
MLB Trade Rumors
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A look at the latest from Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports...
The Cubs and Giants were interested in reliever Rafael Betancourt before the Rockies offered arbitration to him yesterday. The Phillies were named as another suitor. The writers are not sure...
Wednesday Rockpile: Rockies interested in Bobby Crosby and others, plus some other thoughts
7 hours ago by
Purple Row
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by Kevin P. Casey - AP
Another Dirtbag could be joining Troy Tulowitzki in 2010.
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As discussed in yesterday's Rockpile, Baseball America has put together...
Rockies give arbitration offers to Betancourt, Marquis
17 hours ago by
Denver Post
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The Rockies extended salary arbitration offers to pitchers Rafael Betancourt and Jason Marquis on Tuesday. They have also expressed interest in free-agent utilityman Bobby Crosby and pitcher Noah Lowry.
Rockies offer arbitration to Betancourt, Marquis
23 hours ago by
SportingNews.com
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DENVER -- The Colorado Rockies have offered salary arbitration to free agent right-handed pitchers Rafael Betancourt and Jason Marquis.
Rockies interested in utilityman Crosby
1 day ago by
Denver Post
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Depth and contract offers were the reverberating themes today for the Rockies. They expressed interest in free agent utilityman Bobby Crosby and pitcher Noah Lowry, while extending offers to pitchers Rafael Betancourt and Jason Marquis.
Bobby Crosby on Rockies’ wish list
1 day ago by
All Things Rockies
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Depth and contract offers were the reverberating themes Tuesday for the Rockies. They have expressed interest in free agent utilityman Bobby Crosby and pitcher Noah Lowry, while extending salary arbitration offers to pitchers Rafael Betancourt and Jason Marquis.
Crosby, who will turn...
2010 MLB Arbitration Tracker
1 day ago by
Amazin' Avenue
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The deadline for offering salary arbitration to impending free agents is midnight tonight. Here's what we know so far (after the jump).
Player
Team
Type
Arb?
Updated
Rod Barajas
Blue Jays
B
NO
Joe Beimel
Rockies
B
NO
Rafael Betancourt...
Rockies Offer Arb To Betancourt, Marquis, Not Torrealba, Beimel
1 day ago by
MLB Rumors
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The Rockies offered arbitration to reliever Rafael Betancourt (Type A) and starter Jason Marquis (Type B), according to Tracy Ringolsby of Inside The Rockies. They did not offer to Yorvit Torrealba (B) or Joe Beimel (B).
The Marquis decision comes as a mild surprise. Ringolsby...
Rockies likely to offer arbitration to keep Betancourt
1 day ago by
Denver Post
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The Rockies have said they would like Rafael Betancourt back. By tonight's 10 p.m. deadline, they can prove it.
Time ticking on Rockies' offers to Betancourt
1 day ago by
Denver Post
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The Rockies have said they would like Rafael Betancourt back. By Tuesday's 10 p.m. deadline, they can prove it.
Rockies have until Tuesday to offer Betancourt arbitration
2 days ago by
All Things Rockies
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The Rockies have said they would like Rafael Betancourt back. By Tuesday’s 10 p.m. deadline, they can prove it. The Rockies are expected to offer the reliever salary arbitration after being unable to come to terms on a two-year, $7-million contract.
Here’s what it means if...
Top 8 Free Agent Relief Pitchers This Hot Stove Season
5 days ago by
Baseball Reflections
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For many teams, especially teams that are successful in the postseason, success is predicated on a solid bullpen. However, while stalwarts like Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman grab headlines and notoriety, as a whole, bullpen arms are significantly...
Saturday Rockpile: Rockies retain Phillips, protect five prospects by adding to 40-man roster
11 days ago by
Purple Row
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by David Zalubowski - AP
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Phillips is in the fold - The Denver PostThe Rox signed Paul Phillips to a hefty $13,000/month contract yesterday, which gives the Rockies a contingency plan in the event...
The State of the Rockies: A Sane Free Agency Preview
12 days ago by
Purple Row
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Ladies and Gentlemen, the siren of the MLB free agency period once again beckons, luring unsuspecting baseball fans into wrecking their ships against the sharp jagged rocks--in this case dreams of big-ticket free agents for even the smallest markets, ill-conceived...
Yankees interested in Betancourt?
16 days ago by
The iYankees Blog
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In Troy E. Renck’s (Denver Post) latest, he discusses veteran right-hander Rafael Betancourt, who recently became a free agent after the Rockies declined his $5.4 million option a few days ago. Renck makes it clear that Rockies will likely try to renegotiate with Betancourt...
Odds & Ends: CHONE, Phillips, Betancourt
16 days ago by
MLB Trade Rumors
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A nerdy batch of links to kick off the work week...
Sean Smith's 2010 CHONE projections are now available, so take a peek into his crystal ball.
Jeremy Greenhouse of The Hardball Times cautions against misuses of the WAR statistic.
Jeff Blair of The Globe...
Monday Rockpile: BBWAA Awards given out this week
16 days ago by
Purple Row
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by Ed Andrieski - AP
No matter where he winds up in the NL Rookie of the Year voting, Dex will still be all smiles.
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Renck: Rockies' strategy with Betancourt...
Renck: Rockies' strategy with Betancourt risky, yet clever
16 days ago by
Denver Post
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Didn't agree. Not one bit. When the Rockies declined reliever Rafael Betancourt's $5 million option last week, making him a free agent, I cringed.
Sunday Rockpile: What the Mets can learn from the late Larry Walker-era Rockies
17 days ago by
Purple Row
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by Rob Carr - ASSOCIATED PRESS
He doesn't wear #33, but something about Carlos Beltran's situation should be familiar to Rockies fans.
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While reading Bill...
Saturday Rockpile: Rockies players young (refining their tools) and old (negotiating their pay) hard at work during the offseason
18 days ago by
Purple Row
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by David Zalubowski - ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Rox are still hoping to bring back Betancourt on a more club-friendly deal. Due to MLB's draft pick compensation system, they have the leverage to accomplish just that...
No sure deal for Betancourt
18 days ago by
Denver Post
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The Rockies announced Friday that they declined the $5 million contract option for right-handed reliever Rafael Betancourt.
Rox decline $5M option on setup man Betancourt
DENVER (AP) -- The Rockies have declined a $5 million option on right-hander Rafael Betancourt, a key setup man as the Rockies won the NL wild-card race.
Rockies decline option on key setup man Betancourt
19 days ago by
CBSSports.com
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The Rockies have declined a $5 million option on right-hander Rafael Betancourt, a key setup man as the Rockies won the NL wild-card race.
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