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McKenry among those added to 40-man roster
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DENVER — With a farm system bulging with prospects setting the 40-man roster is never easy. The Rockies made their additions in advance of the Rule 5 draft next month.
The list: RHP Alberto Alburquerque, RHP Edgmer Escalona, C Michael McKenry, RHP Juan Nicasio and RHP Chaz Roe...
Rockies bring back catcher Paul Phillips
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Free agent Yorvit Torrealba still might return. But if he doesn’t the Rockies have a backup plan. They signed Paul Phillips to a minor-league contract today, The Denver Post learned, providing them with a veteran to pair with Chris Iannetta.
“I still have a shot at being the backup...
Rockies spring schedule will be released soon, possibly today
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DENVER — While listening to fascinating NL Cy Young award debates, it’s hard to believe that pitchers and catchers report in three months. Spring training, possibly two of the greatest words in the English lexicon. Texted a Rockies’ official who said that the Rockies...
Atkins won’t be released Friday when 40-man roster set
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DENVER — Garrett Atkins’ future remains in limbo after the club told him that he won’t be released Friday when 40-man rosters set. Atkins is in final year of arbitration, and the Rockies aren’t going to pay him in excess of $7 million since he lost his starting...
Tracy talks about 3-year contract, NL Manager of the Year
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DENVER — Jim Tracy discussed his new three-year deal and his new hardware today during a conference call. Here are some snippets:
ON ANY DOUBT THAT HE WOULD BE BACK WITH THE ROCKIES
There wasn’t a doubt in my mind that if I would manage in 2010, it would be the Colorado Rockies...
Tracy overwhelming choice for NL Manager of the Year Award
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DENVER — Jim Tracy was a landslide winner in today’s voting for the NL Manager of the Year Award. There will be plenty more on this throughout the day after Tracy’s conference call in about 30 minutes. Here are the voting results as released by the Baseball Writers...
Fowler better than eighth-best rookie
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Rookie outfielder Dexter Fowler electrified Rockies fans in 2009. It wasn’t just the 27 stolen bases, 28 doubles and 10 dramatic triples. Fowler is a beautiful player to watch and he helped ignite the Rockies.
As a fielder, he’s a star in the making.
But all of that wasn’t...
List of Rockies’ arbitration eligible players
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DENVER — Salary arbitration has been collectively bargained since 1974. It has been misunderstood for nearly as long. Currently baseball clubs control the contracts of almost all players with zero to three years of major league experience. There is an exception made for “...
More about Torrealba turning down the Rockies’ two-year deal
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DENVER — The Rockies have not talked to Yorvit Torrealba since they declined his $4 million option last Friday. Torrealba rejected a two-year, $4.5-million deal from the Rockies in the days leading up to that decision. That choice needs context, however. He turned that down before...
More about Torrealba turning down the Rockies’ two-year deal
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DENVER — The Rockies have not talked to Yorvit Torrealba since they declined his $4 million option last Friday. Torrealba rejected a two-year, $4.5-million deal from the Rockies in the days leading up to that decision. That choice needs context, however. He turned that down before...
More about Torrealba turning down the Rockies’ two-year deal
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DENVER — The Rockies have not talked to Yorvit Torrealba since they declined his $4 million option last Friday. Torrealba rejected a two-year, $4.5-million deal from the Rockies in the days leading up to that decision. That choice needs context, however. He turned that down before...
More about Torrealba turning down the Rockies’ two-year deal
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DENVER — The Rockies have not talked to Yorvit Torrealba since they declined his $4 million option last Friday. Torrealba rejected a two-year, $4.5-million deal from the Rockies in the days leading up to that decision. That choice needs context, however. He turned that down before...
More about Torrealba turning down the Rockies’ two-year deal
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DENVER — The Rockies have not talked to Yorvit Torrealba since they declined his $4 million option last Friday. Torrealba rejected a two-year, $4.5-million deal from the Rockies in the days leading up to that decision. That choice needs context, however. He turned that down before...
More about Torrealba turning down the Rockies’ two-year deal
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DENVER — The Rockies have not talked to Yorvit Torrealba since they declined his $4 million option last Friday. Torrealba rejected a two-year, $4.5-million deal from the Rockies in the days leading up to that decision. That choice needs context, however. He turned that down before...
More about Torrealba turning down the Rockies’ two-year deal
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DENVER — The Rockies have not talked to Yorvit Torrealba since they declined his $4 million option last Friday. Torrealba rejected a two-year, $4.5-million deal from the Rockies in the days leading up to that decision. That choice needs context, however. He turned that down before...
More about Torrealba turning down the Rockies’ two-year deal
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DENVER — The Rockies have not talked to Yorvit Torrealba since they declined his $4 million option last Friday. Torrealba rejected a two-year, $4.5-million deal from the Rockies in the days leading up to that decision. That choice needs context, however. He turned that down before...
More about Torrealba turning down the Rockies’ two-year deal
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DENVER — The Rockies have not talked to Yorvit Torrealba since they declined his $4 million option last Friday. Torrealba rejected a two-year, $4.5-million deal from the Rockies in the days leading up to that decision. That choice needs context, however. He turned that down before...
No Gold Gloves for Rockies for the fifth straight year
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DENVER — By any measure, Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is a great defender. But, he is not yet a Gold Glover. The Rockies, despite having three strong candidates, were shut out for the fifth consecutive season, according to a major league source.
AL Rawlings Gold Glove winners announced; NL tomorrow
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DENVER — Troy Tulowitzki is constantly compared in his career path to Evan Longoria, his good friend and former college teammate. Longoria won something Tuesday that Tulowitzki covets: his first Rawlings Gold Glove. Here’s a look at the AL winners. The NL winners will be...
Blue Jays claim infielder McCoy
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DENVER — Infielder Mike McCoy, a pleasant surprise last year at Triple-A, was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays. The 28-year-old McCoy was a September call-up and saw time as a pinch-hitter and pinch-runner. The Rockies are creating space on their 40-man roster because...
O’Dowd named executive of year by The Sporting News
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DENVER — In the final year of his contract, Dan O’Dowd enjoyed his finest year as the Rockies’ GM. He was recognized by The Sporting News today, named Executive of the Year by his peers.
Coming off a disappointing 2008 season, O’Dowd began reshaping the team...
Rockies moving on without Fogg
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The Rockies’ bullpen remains a fluid situation as the team negotiates with top setupman Rafael Betancourt. While it’s unclear whether Betancourt will be back and what price – the team has approached him about a multi-year deal – Josh Fogg won’t be.
Fogg confirmed Saturday...
Rockies decline options on Torrealba, Embree
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DENVER — What was suspected for weeks became a reality Friday. The Rockies declined the $4 million option on Yorvit Torrealba’s contract, making him a free agent. They also exercised a buyout with reliever Alan Embree.
Torrealba’s agent Melvin Roman did not rule out...
Here’s the details on the Belisle, Flores contracts
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NEW YORK — The Rockies moved quickly to fortify their bullpen Thursday, signing Matt Belisle and Randy Flores to one-year deals.
Here are the details of their contracts obtained by The Denver Post. Belisle agreed to a one-year, $850,000 deal that is not fully guaranteed because...
It’s official: Hurdle is Rangers’ hitting coach
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With a passion for teaching baseball still in his blood, former Rockies manager Clint Hurdle will become the Texas Rangers’ new hitting coach.
Hurdle confirmed the move this morning. The Rangers will make an official announcement later today.
Hurdle, who was fired by the Rockies...
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