YORVIT TORREALBA NEWS
Rockies even up NLDS with Phillies
October 08, 2009 by
Scores Report
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Catcher Yorvit Torrealba’s two-run homer helped the Rockies edge the Phillies 5-4 on Tuesday to even up the NLDS at one game apiece.
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Ace Aaron Cook pitched five strong innings before turning the contest over to a bullpen that was constructed solidly, if on the run....
Holy Moly!
June 04, 2009 by
The Hardball Times
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Serious drama for Yorvit Torrealba and his family:
The 11-year-old son of Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba was rescued by police after he was kidnapped according to a newspaper in his home country of Venezuela.
Yorvit Eduardo and two of his uncles were reportedly kidnapped...
Thankfully, Yorvit Torrealba’s Kid and Relatives Are Safe After Being Kidnapped
June 04, 2009 by
The Big Lead
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Yorvit Torrealba: “His 11-year-old son, Yorvit Eduardo, and two of the 11-year-old’s uncles, were kidnapped Tuesday morning in the Venezuelan city of Guarenas. The three were rescued Wednesday night in Araira, according to the Caracas newspaper De todo en diversiones. Investigative...
Tuesday Rockpile: A visual refresh
24 days ago by
Purple Row
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by David Zalubowski - AP
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By now you've noticed Purple Row looks a bit different. There's a bit more gray and white on the pages now, and all the boxes...
Saturday Rockpile: Rockies retain Phillips, protect five prospects by adding to 40-man roster
6 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...
Rockies Review: They just saved the good part of the road trip for the Midgets, right?
September 13, 2009 by
Purple Row
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by K.C. Alfred - AP
I don't think we would ever have imagined exhorting the guys to follow the example of Yorvit Torrealba, but hey, it's a weird season.
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Yorvit Torrealba Speaks About His Son’s Abudction
June 15, 2009 by
The Big Lead
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Yorbit Torrealba: The Rockies catcher finally has spoken about the harrowing ordeal he recently went through when his son was abducted. “Torrealba discussed the incident, but was careful not to reveal too many details because the men responsible have not been captured, he said...
The State of the Rockies: Post GM Meetings Update
14 days ago by
Purple Row
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In what will be a semi-weekly occurrence from now until January on Purple Row Academy, I'm going to update my post on the State of the Rockies. In other words, I will update my loyal readers (all three of you)--as well as anyone stupid intrepid enough to follow me after...
Saturday Rockpile: Will we be saying goodbye to some old friends?
October 17, 2009 by
Purple Row
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by Rob Carr - AP
"Well I'd love to stay, but Iannetta is going to take my job for good this time!"
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Posting from the road, so I'm keeping it short...
The Dugout: Priorities
by B. Thompson StroudFiled under: Mets, Rockies, Yankees, The DugoutYorvit Torrealba of the Colorado Rockies is thankful for the return of his 11-year old son and the child's uncle after they were kidnapped in Venezuela. The story was largely kept out of the public eye until the...
Friday Rockpile: As the postseason turns. . . .
October 09, 2009 by
Purple Row
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by Matt Slocum - AP
Double up-top!
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Rockies overcome Phillies 5-4 to head home even - The Denver PostYorvit Torrealba was the star of the Rockies' movie yesterday...
Colorado Rockies decline options on Yorvit Torrealba, Alan Embree
The Colorado Rockies have declined their part of mutual options on catcher Yorvit Torrealba and left-hander Alan Embree, and they both filed for free agency.
Offsides: Rockies Are Jumping Mad at Umps
August 26, 2009 by
The Sporting Blog
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Forget brawling between two teams. MLB is trying to figure out what's going on between the Rockies and the umpires. The Denver Post reported Yorvit Torrealba was called a derogatory name by second base ump Bill Miller. Then Rockies exchanged words with the crew during and after...
Let's wait on Jonathan Lucroy
14 days ago by
Brew Crew Ball
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by Darren Hauck - AP
Jason Kendall's ability to get hit by pitches isn't a good enough reason to bring him back for 2010, at any price.
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All of a sudden, after two years of sticking...
Thursday Rockpile: September schedule continues to pay dividends for Rockies
September 10, 2009 by
Purple Row
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by David Zalubowski - AP
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Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba, left, celebrates with relief pitcher Franklin Morales after he retired Cincinnati Reds' Craig Tatum for the final out in the ninth inning of the Rockies...
Rox's Torrealba reunited with son after abduction
June 14, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba felt the fear cut through him. His 11-year-old son was in the hands of kidnappers and he thought the boy was going to die.
Torrealba sat by the phone in Venezuela, listening to his wife negotiate with the kidnappers. It was thought best...
Torrealba Kidnapping
June 04, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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Via Purple Row, Yorvit Torrealba’s son was recovered from a kidnapping Wednesday:
Torrealba left the Rockies earlier this week because his son and two other boys were kidnapped in Venezuela. Venezuela officials announced on Tuesday night that the children were recovered.
Thank...
The State of the Rockies: A Sane Free Agency Preview
7 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...
Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba eager for return after son's kidnapping
Yorvit Torrealba required only a few games in the minors to regain his timing at the plate. As for his emotional state, the Colorado Rockies catcher needed something much simpler: his son by his side.
Rockies catcher Torrealba, umpire avoid suspensions
August 26, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Colorado catcher Yorvit Torrealba and umpire Bill Miller have avoided suspensions over their on-field dispute during the Rockies' 14-inning win over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night.
Fines likely after dispute between Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba, umpire Bill Miller
Colorado catcher Yorvit Torrealba and umpire Bill Miller have avoided suspensions over their on-field dispute during the Rockies' 14-inning win over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night.
Torrealba reunited with son after kidnapping
June 14, 2009 by
Washington Times
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DENVER (AP) - Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba felt the fear cut through him. His 11-year-old son was in the hands of kidnappers and he thought the boy was going to die.Torrealba sat by the phone in Venezuela, listening to his wife negotiate with the kidnappers. It was thought...
Torrealba helps Rockies rally to win eighth straight
September 12, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Yorvit Torrealba hit a three-run double in the ninth inning off closer Heath Bell to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
Torrealba's bases-loaded double fuels Rockies
Yorvit Torrealba hit a three-run double in the ninth inning off closer Heath Bell to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
2010 Options: Colorado Rockies
June 04, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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Let's scope out the options facing the Colorado Rockies this coming offseason.
Yorvit Torrealba - $4MM mutual option with a $0.5MM buyout. Torrealba's taken a backseat to Chris Iannetta in playing time, turning in a .649 OPS in 61 at-bats this season. He's faced some...
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