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Rockies’ Chacin responds to O’Dowd’s criticism
DENVER — It’s impossible to overstate the importance of Jhouyls Chacin to the Rockies. With a breakthrough performance, the rotation becomes sturdier, and since the team’s season appears to hinge on its starters at this point a 200-inning, 3.30 ERA effort from the young right-hander would go a long way in making the Rockies competitive.
General manager Dan O’Dowd told The...
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New Rockies pitcher Jeremy Guthrie taking questions for “Fan Mail”
Ronald Martinez, Getty ImagesThe Rockies expect former Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie to be an innings-eater and anchor the Rockies young rotation.
When the Baltimore Orioles traded Jeremy Guthrie to the Rockies, the right-handed pitcher was surprised — but pleasantly so.
“The Rockies have been one of those teams that has consistently had interest, and I guess that...
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2 days ago
Video: Dan O’Dowd talks about Rockies’ pitching staff for 2012
Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd talked with The Denver Post’s Troy Renck about the team’s pitching staff for 2012, including new signing Jeremy Guthrie.
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4 days ago
Final numbers on Belisle’s new contract
DENVER — Any doubt how much the Rockies’ value Matt Belisle was erased over the last few days. Colorado signed the right-handed reliever two a new contract and then traded co-setupman Matt Lindstrom to the Orioles in the Jeremy Guthrie deal.
The Denver Post has obtained Belisle’s contract, which is similar to the extension given Rafael Betancourt. Belisle will make...
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5 days ago
Rockies’ age-old question on opening day
DENVER — The Rockies got old fast this offseason. They have become the anti-Hollywood. While society is obsessed with staying young, the Rockies’ projected opening day lineup figures to jump from 28.4 to 32.4 years old.
If the players are better, it doesn’t matter if they are older. But the figure paints a clear picture of the Rockies’ striking transformation...
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5 days ago
Rockies acquire Guthrie in exchange for Hammel, Lindstrom
DENVER — The Rockies’ search for a veteran starter capable of gobbling innings ended this morning as Colorado acquired Jeremy Guthrie from Baltimore in exchange for starter Jason Hammel and reliever Matt Lindstrom.
Read more about the trade here.
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7 days ago
Rockies extend reliever Belisle’s contract
DENVER — When it comes to relievers, reliablity is the best ability. Over the last few seasons, Matt Belisle has been among the Rockies’ most consistent performers. The Rockies awarded the right-hander with a one-year contract extenstion today with a mutual option for 2014.
Belisle, 31, went 10-4 last season with a 3.25 ERA in 72 innings. He is entering the final year of a two...
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10 days ago
Arenado, Moyer lead Rockies’ camp invites
DENVER — Every year camp invites provide intrigue, either with a familar veteran name or hyped prospect. In pitcher Jamie Moyer and third baseman Nolan Arenado, the Rockies will have both when spring training opens this month in Scottsdale.
Moyer is attempting a comeback at 49 years old. According to ESPN, if he makes the team, Moyer will become only the second non-knuckleballer...
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11 days ago
Tulo, Brothers among local BBWAA winners
DENVER — While baseball is a concert, it is essentially nine innings of solo performances. Despite the Rockies’ dismal 2011 season, there were still players who delivered outstanding performances. The local chapter of Baseball Writers Association of American announced its Rockies’ winners today. They were as follows:
Player of the Year: shortstop Troy Tulowitzki...
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12 days ago
Betancourt extension official; New uniform numbers
DENVER — Maybe it’s the cold medicine. But the doses have me thinking in numbers. So here’s a few to digest as an appetizer before dinner.
As reported last week, closer Rafael Betancourt — yes that’s his role, closer, closer, closer for all asking on Twitter (I kid because I care) — officially signed his contract extension today. He will make...
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19 days ago
Rockies on verge of landing Scutaro for pitcher
The Rockies are on the verge of acquiring Boston infielder Marco Scutaro for pitcher Clayton Mortensen according to a source with direct knowledge of talks. The Rockies earmarked Scutaro as a target early in the offseason along with Atlanta’s Martin Prado. The deal was on life-support Friday, but revived when the Rockies were able to work through some financial issues to take on...
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23 days ago
Rockies trade Slowey to Indians for Putnam
Kevin Slowey climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, but he never reached the 5,280 feet summit at Coors Field. With a stockpile of young starters, the Rockies traded the right-hander to Cleveland today for reliever 24-year-old reliever Zach Putnam. Slowey was acquired at the winter meetings. Moving his salary frees the Rockies to more aggressively pursue a second baseman like Boston’s Marco...
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24 days ago
Spilborghs agrees to minor-league deal with Indians
DENVER — Two of the most popular Rockies in recent seasons will be reunited in Cleveland. Outfielder Ryan Spilborghs has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Indians, pending a physical.
He will compete for a reserve spot on a team whose outfielders have missed significant time with injuries in recent seasons. Spilborghs joins former Rockies’ ace Ubaldo Jimenez, whom Cleveland...
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24 days ago
Video of Dexter Fowler working out at Camp Tulo in Las Vegas
Rockies center fielder Dexter Fowler signed a big new contract Tuesday. But his offseason has been spent in training, including time at “Camp Tulo” with teammates in Las Vegas.
Troy Renck got some video of the workouts:
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25 days ago
Rockies make it official, sign Moyer to minor-league deal
Forget the gold, the Rockies are going for the old. As I first wrote Monday, the team has signed 49-year-old pitcher Jamie Moyer to a minor-league deal, pending a physical.
Moyer, who last pitched in 2010 with the Phillies, will compete for a rotation spot and help tutor the Rockies’ battery of young pitchers. Moyer missed all of last season after undergoing elbow ligament...
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26 days ago
Rockies ship Smith to Oakland for two pitchers
Seth Smith became a luxury item with the signing of free agent Michael Cuddyer. Today, the Rockies dealt the reserve outfielder to Oakland for two pitchers, right-hander Guillermo Moscoso and left-hander Josh Outman.
“They have versatility and they have (minor-league) options. This continues adding to our options for (manager) Jim (Tracy) and (pitching coach Bob Apodaca) Dac,...
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28 days ago
Rockies’ Smith avoids arbitration with one-year deal
Seth Smith has spent the winter in wonderland, mentioned repeatedly in trade rumors as the Rockies made a play for Braves’ infielder Martin Prado and starting pitchers. Talks have cooled, but Smith remains a potential chip in a deal. There’s no timetable, and the Rockies have told teams they aren’t going to move him without getting specific pieces in return.
Smith avoided...
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28 days ago
Charges dismissed against Rockies’ Pomeranz
Disturbing the peace charges were dismissed against Rockies’ pitcher Drew Pomeranz involving an October incident in Oxford, Miss., according to his agent.
Story to follow on DenverPost.com
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January 13, 2012
Rockies Fan Fest next weekend: Tulo, CarGo, Giambi scheduled to attend
DENVER — The Rockies are expanding their FanFest next weekend, providing a day for the general public.
Season-ticket holders and mini-plan holders will have exclusive access Saturday Jan. 21 at Coors Field to coaches and players. The Denver Post has confirmed that Troy Tulowitzki, Carlos Gonzalez, Jason Giambi, Dexter Fowler and Wilin Rosario are among the players attending...
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January 11, 2012
Contract details on Casey Blake, Aaron Cook
DENVER — The idea that Casey Blake could play a significant role for the Rockies is hinted at in his new contract. Blake’s deal provides flexibility for the Rockies and $1 million in incentives for the player if he becomes a starter.
Aaron Cook’s deal with the Red Sox, meanwhile, is equipped with escape clauses if he’s not added to their 25-man roster by June 1.
The Rockies...
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January 09, 2012
Larkin lone member of 2012 Hall of Fame Class
Barry Larkin has long been considered one of the best shortstops ever. Today, he was recongized as much, earning entrance into Cooperstown in his second year on the ballot. Larkin received 86.4 percent of the vote, easy eclipsing the 75 percent required.
Larkin is the 22nd shortstop to reach Cooperstown. He was the first at his position to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the...
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January 09, 2012
Aaron Cook agrees to minor-league deal with Red Sox
Drawn by the chance to reunite with his former minor-league pitching coach, Aaron Cook confirmed Sunday night that he has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Red Sox pending a physical.
Cook will find a familar face in Boston with its new pitching coach Bob McClure. McClure worked extensively with Cook in the minor leagues and during Triple-A rehab assignments with the Colorado...
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January 09, 2012
New Rockies outfielder Michael Cuddyer fielding fans’ questions
Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post New Rockies outfielder Michael Cuddyer was all smiles upon his introduction at Coors Field.
The Rockies don’t usually make a big splash in free agency, but they made an exception when they signed former Minnesota Twins outfielder Michael Cuddyer to a three-year, $31.5 million contract.
Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd is convinced Cuddyer will...
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January 02, 2012
Rockies source says Cody Ross rumors “absolutely not true”
‘Tis the season for speculation and rumors in baseball. One that popped up in recent days has the Rockies involved in contract talks with free agent outfielder Cody Ross.
The idea intrigued me. With Troy Renck, our Rockies beat writer on vacation, I decided to find out for myself. So I asked around making some calls to contacts I had when I worked the beat.
Here’s what I found...
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December 28, 2011
Yorvit Torrealba suspended 66 games by Venezuela league after shoving an umpire
Former Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba, now with the Texas Rangers, was suspended from Venezuela’s professional baseball league for 66 games for striking an umpire.
Torrealba plays for the Caracas Lions when not playing in the majors.
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December 26, 2011
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