YORVIT TORREALBA NEWS
Rockies rally past Padres, keep pace in NL West
SAN DIEGO (AP) -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.
Rockies catcher's son, 11, safe after kidnapping
DENVER (AP) -- The 11-year-old son and brother-in-law of Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba have been released within hours of their kidnapping in Venezuela.
Umpire in Trouble?
August 26, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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An umpire from the Monday game between the Giants and Rockies may be in trouble, along with some of the Rockies players:
Several Rockies alleged after Monday’s dramatic, 14th-inning 6-4 victory that second-base umpire Bill Miller called catcher Yorvit Torrealba a derogatory name...
Ordeal over, Torrealba could start on Sunday
July 04, 2009 by
Denver Post
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Yorvit Torrealba's head is in the right place. Now the question is what kind of shape his body is in.
Pirates Interested In Baker?
March 25, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Denver Post is reporting that the Rockies are shopping catcher Yorvit Torrealba and infielder Jeff Baker. With Sal Fasano having a good spring, the Rockies could clear some payroll by moving Torrealba, who will make 3.5 million dollars in 2009 with a 500,000 dollar buyout for 2010...
Torrealba decision delayed until Friday
July 01, 2009 by
All Things Rockies
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LOS ANGELES — Yorvit Torrealba’s status remains in limbo after the decision to activate him was delayed until Friday.
Manager Jim Tracy was told this morning that the situation would not have to be resolved until then after believing today was the deadline. As a result...
Torrealba in LA, but not activated yet
June 30, 2009 by
All Things Rockies
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LOS ANGELES — Looking much healthier and rested, Yorvit Torrealba walked through the visiting clubhouse today at Dodger Stadium. He will be examined today by trainer Keith Dugger, but will not be activated. The lineup submitted for tonight’s game still included catcher...
Rockies power past Phillies, knot series
Yorvit Torrealba had a pair of hits, including a two-run home run, as the Colorado Rockies beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 on Thursday to tie their NL Divisional Series at 1-1.
Torrealba reunited with son after kidnapping
June 14, 2009 by
Seattle Times
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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.
Rockies' Torrealba back in US, kidnapped son OK
June 09, 2009 by
Seattle Times
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Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba has returned to the United States, and could rejoin his team a little more than a week after his 11-year-old son and brother-in-law were released by kidnappers in Venezuela.
Big Bats and which among them are Feeding our Fever
July 29, 2009 by
Purple Row
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by David Zalubowski - AP
YES! YES! I DON'T HAVE TO COOK TOMORROW NIGHT!
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Riding two low-scoring losses to the Mets, this column may seem to come at a poor time...
Thursday Rockpile: Some days you get the bear, and some days the Phillies bust out their bats and beat your nature loving self senseless.
August 06, 2009 by
Purple Row
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by Frank Franklin II - AP
Rockies, get your guy Clint in line, I can't keep the hounds back forever. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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See, there's our problem...
Son, in-law of Rockies Torrealba safe after kidnap
June 04, 2009 by
Seattle Times
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Colorado catcher Yorvit Torrealba's 11-year-old son and brother-in-law were released by kidnappers a day after being abducted.
The Batting Lineups the Rockies SHOULD Be Using
October 05, 2009 by
Purple Row
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by Will Powers - AP
Jim Tracy and Charlie Manuel have a number of tough lineup decisions for the NLDS.
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People have wildly differing viewpoints on batting lineups...
Mets have targeted three catchers...
27 days ago by
Mets Fever
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This is a few days old but the wording was significant enough that I felt it should be passed along. Marty Noble has been answering questions feverishly since the end of the season and while the first time he addressed the catchers position was discussed by this blog and many others...
Colorado maintains wild-card lead
September 25, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Yorvit Torrealba's sacrifice fly scored Troy Tulowitzki from third base with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth and the Colorado Rockies edged St. Louis 2-1 on Friday.
Rockies edge Cards to stay ahead in wild-card race
September 25, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Yorvit Torrealba's sacrifice fly scored Troy Tulowitzki from third base with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth and the Colorado Rockies edged St. Louis 2-1 on Friday.
Rockies hold wild card lead with win over Cards
Yorvit Torrealba's sacrifice fly scored Troy Tulowitzki from third base with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth and the Colorado Rockies edged St. Louis 2-1 on Friday night.
Rockies hold off Phillies in Game 2, even series
Yorvit Torrealba hit a two-run homer, Aaron Cook pitched effectively into the sixth and the Rockies beat Cole Hamels and the Phillies 5-4 to even their NL playoff series at 1.
Three more catchers available..
23 days ago by
Mets Fever
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Two more clubs have declined the options on their veteran catchers; Ramon Hernandez, Matt Treanor and Yorvit Torrealba.The Tigers out righted Matt Treanor who refused assignment and is now a free agent. Treanor spent the first five seasons of his major league career as the Marlins...
Mets Catching Situation : Now What?
November 18, 2007 by
hotfootblog.com
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The Mets now look for other options at catcher with the Yorvit Torrealba talks terminated. Newsday reports that as of last night, the Mets had not changed their stance on Paul Lo Duca.
Varitek Exercises Player Option With Red Sox; Torrealba Declines Colorado Offer
20 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Jason Varitek has exercised his $3MM player option, according to Adam Hirshfield of NESN.com, and will return to the Red Sox in 2010, shortly after Boston had declined Varitek's $5MM team option.The decision comes after the Red Sox made it clear that they plan on using Victor Martinez...
Game 2: No Sweep For You
October 09, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Random thoughts/ramblings/game notes on today’s Phillies game:
-No sweep this time around, and I continue to be amazed by how quickly momentum can shift in a best of five series. The Rockies went from the brink of elimination to going traveling back to Colorado with a chance...
Three catchers on Mets radar...
October 27, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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Marty Noble responds to questions in regards to the Mets off-season plans. The Mets are going to be looking for a catcher and according to Noble there are three on their wish list.Bengie Molina is a 35 y/o right handed catcher who is one of the top hitters at the position along with...
Torrealba jams left knee on base but stays in game
September 13, 2009 by
All Things Rockies
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SAN DIEGO — Yorvit Torrealba wore an ice pack and a frown after Saturday’s game. The catcher delivered a game-tying single in the ninth, but jammed his left knee sliding back into first base in that same inning as he avoided being doubled off on Jason Giambi’s line...
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