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WAR Lords of the Diamond: Greatest. Rockies. Ever.

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Previous Sessions in the WAR Lords Series: C I 1B I 2B I 3B I SS I LF I CF I RF I RP I SP Now that I've discussed the greatest Rockies ever by position according to WAR, I'll summarize my data and reveal my All-Time Rockies squad. In all, 224 Rockies...
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Cook stellar as Rockies clinch playoff spot, team's patience shines through in season and game

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More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP about 2 hours ago: Colorado Rockies outfielders Dexter Fowler, left, and Carlos Gonzalez celebrate after the Rockies' 9-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers to clinch a spot in...
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This Day Belongs to the Colorado Rockies

More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Celebrate good times Browse more photos » May 1 is called May Day.  I move that October 1 be called "Rocktober Day." Wwith the win today, the...
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COLORADO ROCKIES CLINCH NL WILD CARD! Beat Brewers 9-2 to secure playoff berth.

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More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP about 2 hours ago: Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Aaron Cook works against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a baseball game in Denver on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009....
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Game #159: Manny Parra vs Aaron Cook

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It's sort of interesting to see how the 2009 season has unfolded for the National League's two most recent wild card winners. Heading into April, Milwaukee was coming off their 2008 playoff appearance sort of apprehensive about how they would fare without C.C. Sabathia...
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Jason Hammel Trade Revisited

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More photos » by Darren Calabrese - AP We very nearly could have had this guy instead of Jason Hammel. Should we be happy with the guy we got? Browse more photos » It's not always the blockbuster...
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Thursday Rockpile: Rockies attendance beating 2008, Dodgers may need to consult a physician

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More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP about 12 hours ago: Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki celebrates as he heads up the first base line after hitting a two-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh...
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Rockies 10, Brewers 6: Colorado now one victory away from securing playoff spot

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More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Yes, it is. Browse more photos » One--the loneliest number, or so someone says. It's also the Rockies' magic number (no, not RockiesMagicNumber) after...
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Game #158: Jeff Suppan vs. Jason Hammel

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Extra early today for FLA-ATL chatter. The only thing left to do this season is to win. So win! Jeff Suppan #37 / Pitcher / Milwaukee Brewers Height: 6-2 Weight: 235 Bats: R Throws: R Born: Jan 02, 1975     W-LGGSCGSHOSVBSIPHRERHRBBKERAWHIP ...
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Coming in with Runners On – Not our Forte.

More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Frankie, maybe they're just not using you right. Browse more photos » Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ...
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Wednesday Rockpile: Rockies have Big Day, Iannetta Deserves a Bigger Role

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More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Bask in their admiration now Chris...with Tracy on the bench you probably won't see the field again. Browse more photos » After the Rockies walked off...
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Rockies 7, Brewers 5: Chris Iannetta picks up Huston Street; Colorado's Magic Number down to 3.

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More photos » by Ed Andrieski - AP Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah DOOM! Browse more photos » Jason Kendall. The guy who had exactly one more home run that I did this season coming into tonight's game...
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Game #157: Chris Narveson vs. Jason Marquis

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I don't think I need to elaborate on the magnitude of every game from now through Sunday. Colorado starter Jason Marquis says he's fixed an mechanical issue that has been causing him to struggle. I certainly hope he's not pulling my leg. Meanwhile, the Brewers will...
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The fizz has left the brew, but it can still kick your butt

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More photos » by Morry Gash - AP There's no escaping the Brewers' disappointing season. Browse more photos » At the end of May, the Milwaukee Brewers were 30-20 and leading the NL Central...
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Tuesday Rockpile: No matter what, the choke isn't on us

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More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP It's nice to have Tulo on your side when trying to fend off pesky Braves. Browse more photos » In the latest ESPN Baseball Tonight Clubhouse: Steve...
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Wow, that looked familiar.

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More photos » by Gregory Smith - AP Hey, hey, come on now, it's alright. We'll just play spoiler for some other team, alright? Don't take it so hard. Browse more photos » Anibal Sanchez...
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Revisiting Purple Row's interview with Marc Gustafson

About a month ago, RockiesMagicNumber and I worked on a plan, and that led to RMN's three-part interview with Marc Gustafson, the Director of Player Development for the Rockies. This wasn't the first time Purple Row became involved with the Colorado Rockies organization...
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Off-Day Game Watching Thread

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More photos » by Gene J. Puskar - AP about 21 hours ago: Pittsburgh Pirates' Lastings Milledge (85) leaps into the arms of teammate Zach Duke, left, after hitting a base clearing, three-run walk-off double off Los Angeles...
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Baseball America ranks Nolan Arenado, Chris Balcom-Miller as #8, #9 prospects in Pioneer League

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In their just-released Pioneer League Rankings, Baseball America ranked Nolan Arenado #8 and Chris Balcom-Miller #9 in their top-20 rankings. You need to be a subscriber to read their scouting reports, but Nolan Arenado has future power potential and Chris Balcom-Miller gets compared...
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NL West Report: Dodgers and Rox aim for October, the rest looking to 2010

More photos » by Tom Gannam - AP Arizona has a difficult decision to make regarding Brandon Webb's option. Browse more photos » I don't envy Arizona's position. Brandon Webb has been...
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Monday Rockpile: Rockies head into the final stretch with series against the Brewers and Dodgers

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More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Do you want Jorge De La Rosa in your playoff rotation? Browse more photos » Rockies maintain wild-card lead behind Barmes' spectacular double play - The...
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Rockies Review: Ladies and gentlemen, start your defibrillators

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More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Holy lawd awwwwwmighty. THANK YOU CLINT BARMES. Browse more photos » I have to say, Rockies fans, it is a stroke of luck that I am alive to write this. What...
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Rockies Survive on Miracle Double Play, Take Series with 4-3 Win over Cardinals

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More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Winning is the best medicine. Browse more photos » Once again, Omar Quintanilla's pixies were right about a Rockies victory this afternoon--though they...
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Game 156: Kyle Lohse vs. Jorge De La Rosa

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This is a game that the Rockies should win. In fact, if they lose with their number two starter against St. Louis' number 4/5 guy struggling through an injury-plagued season, then I'll actually start to be worried about Atlanta. Yes, until the end of this...
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Sunday Rockpile: Once again, the Rockies rely on De La Rosa

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More photos » by JACK DEMPSEY - AP This sort of thing by teams not wearing black and silver and too little purple needs to stop at Coors Field. Browse more photos »     MLB.com  ...
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