Yardbarker: Brad Hawpe

A Little Rockies Off-Season Over/Under

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:56 -0500

Bet #1 — Chances Brad Hawpe will be a Rockie on Opening Day 2010 Over/Under – 96% With an abundance of left-handed hitters, there has been speculation that Hawpe would likely be dealt. That, however, would only be the case if the Rockies felt they received a solid return, such as the Matt Holliday trade last off-season. Tracy Ringolsby — Inside The Rockies If the Rockies are looking for a package similar to Holliday’s, then a deal simply isn’t happening. Hawpe’s value is at it’s lowest point after that garbage second half and playoff no-show. Teams should be able to find comparable options in free agency. There just isn’t much pointing a deal here. Unless of course Billy Beane’s scheme of the year includes loading...

Just What is Brad Hawpe Worth Exactly?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:45:49 -0500

In the comments of my column last week about the Rockies' contract situations, much of the discussion centered around what the Rockies should do with outfielder Brad Hawpe this offseason. Brad Hawpe #11 / Right Field / Colorado Rockies Height: 6-3 Weight: 205 Bats: L Throws: L Born: Jun 22, 1979 GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBKSBCSAVGOBPSLG 2009 - Brad Hawpe 145 501 82 143 42 3 23 86 79 145 1 3 .285 .384 .519 Dan O'Dowd has said ...

Are the Rockies Making a Mistake by Not Trading Brad Hawpe?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:30:00 -0500

Surprising news out of Colorado this morning that GM Dan O'Dowd will not look to trade Brade Hawpe this offseason:“The Rockies understand the value of Brad Hawpe on the field and off,” said O’Dowd. “We have no desire to move him at all. He has leadership ability and a commitment to the approach we feel is important for a team’s success.”Hawpe hit .284 with 23 home runs and 86 RBI, ranking fourth on the Rockies in average, third in home runs and tied for second in RBI. He, however, hit onl...

GM: No desire to move slugger Hawpe

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:56:29 -0500

Brad Hawpe found himself watching more than playing in the post-season for the Rockies. He, however, rmeans a key part in the Rockies long-range planning.

Kicking the Tires: Brad Hawpe

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:35:33 -0500

More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP What sort of market will Brad Hawpe attract this offseason? And should the Detroit Tigers get involved in that action? Browse more photos » The Rockies' Brad Hawpe was a popular trade target among some Tigers fans early in the season. But that deal wasn't going to happen as long as Colorado was playing so well, a run which ultimately took them to the pla...

Saturday Rockpile: Will we be saying goodbye to some old friends?

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:45:51 -0500

More photos » by Rob Carr - AP "Well I'd love to stay, but Iannetta is going to take my job for good this time!" Browse more photos » Posting from the road, so I'm keeping it short (and late). The stove is already heating up... Brad Hawpe: What’s His Trade Market? " The Ghost of Moonlight GrahamAdam Bernacchio looks at the trade market for Brad Hawpe and goes through his pros/...

Why the Cubs will acquire Brad Hawpe

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:09:06 -0500

Colorado is likely looking to move Brad Hawpe this offseason. Here’s why the Cubs will acquire him He has a career wOBA of .372 He’s left-handed He hits ~25+ HRs a year He’s not Milton Bradley He hasn’t been driven away by the bleacher crowd ala Mike Cameron Sadly, he’s also epically horrendous on defense. His career UZR/150 in RF is -19.9. In 2008 he posted a legendary -37.2 UZR in RF. Even Adam Dunn is floored by that number. Because of this, he posted a -...

Sunday Rockpile: Brad Hawpe leading Rockies charge through Southwest; Giants progress slowed by brigands

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:48:42 -0500

More photos » by Denis Poroy - AP about 13 hours ago: Colorado Rockies' Brad Hawpe follows through on an RBI double hit off of San Diego Padres pitcher Kevin Correia during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 18, 2009 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy) Browse more photos » Denver Post: Hawpe makes sure the hits keep coming against Padres - Brad Hawpe hits a lot -----> ...

Brad Hawpe Won't Start allstar Game

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:01:21 -0500

Brad Hawpe Won't Start allstar Game Victorino gets the start instead.

Tuesday Rockpile: Hawpe literally replaces Holliday's All-Star slow, bullpen news

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:40:59 -0500

More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Starting for the National League in right field, #11 for the Colorado Rockies: BRAD HAWPE! Browse more photos » Rock All-Stars I really don't know how no one caught this Sunday night, but according to an mlb.com article from Sunday night, the Rockies will represent the NL West with the only divisional starter in the All-Star Game: Since Beltran is now injured,...