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Friday Rockpile: Free Agency period starts today
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by Ben Margot - AP
Did Garrett Atkins hit the ball in this situation? Well, soon the Rockies and their fans won't need to worry about that; some other team will deal with that problem.
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The State of the Rockies: A Sane Free Agency Preview
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Ladies and Gentlemen, the siren of the MLB free agency period once again beckons, luring unsuspecting baseball fans into wrecking their ships against the sharp jagged rocks--in this case dreams of big-ticket free agents for even the smallest markets, ill-conceived...
Atkins won’t be released Friday when 40-man roster set
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Atkins won’t be released Friday when 40-man roster set
From Renck at the Denver Post...
I don't know, but this just seems a little ridiculous to me. Is there anyone who will really give up a player for Atkins given that he will cost at minimum $5.6 million next year...
Gold Glove Fielding: Yet another reason why Ubaldo Jimenez is awesome
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by David Zalubowski - AP
"Oh, I can get you out this way as well? Man, I should do this more often!"
And he did. More than anyone else in the NL.
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Thursday Rockpile: More Jim Tracy reaction; Rockies to battle for hearts and minds of Albuquerque next Spring
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by Elaine Thompson - AP
He who laughs last...
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Troy Renck has compiled the overwhelmingly positive reactions from Rockies players toward Jim Tracy and...
Jim Tracy wins Manager of the Year Award
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by David Zalubowski - AP
HEY! I WON THE AWARD! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!
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Mirroring The Sporting News' awards earlier this month, Jim Tracy and Mike Scioscia have...
Wednesday Rockpile: Jim Tracy's NL Manager of Year fate to be resolved today, no word on when his contract status with Rockies will be
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by David Zalubowski - AP
6 months ago:
Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle, right, talks with bench coach Jim Tracy while facing the Florida Marlins in the seventh inning of the Marlins' 3-1 victory...
Tuesday Rockpile: CHONE is back in town (not Figgins)
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by Ben Margot - AP
CHONE doesn't completely buy CarGo's second half.
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The 2010 CHONE Projections have been posted. I recommend switching...
NL West in Review: Shortstops
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by David Zalubowski - AP
If UZR wasn't so strangely hard on Tulo, the Rockies' shortstop would be even higher above his competition.
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This is about as suspenseful as a modern...
Monday Rockpile: BBWAA Awards given out this week
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by Ed Andrieski - AP
No matter where he winds up in the NL Rookie of the Year voting, Dex will still be all smiles.
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Renck: Rockies' strategy with Betancourt...
Sunday Rockpile: What the Mets can learn from the late Larry Walker-era Rockies
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by Rob Carr - ASSOCIATED PRESS
He doesn't wear #33, but something about Carlos Beltran's situation should be familiar to Rockies fans.
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While reading Bill...
Saturday Rockpile: Rockies players young (refining their tools) and old (negotiating their pay) hard at work during the offseason
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by David Zalubowski - ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Rox are still hoping to bring back Betancourt on a more club-friendly deal. Due to MLB's draft pick compensation system, they have the leverage to accomplish just that...
Rockies decline option on Betancourt
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Rockies decline option on Betancourt
According to Ed Price of AOL FanHouse (thru Twitter/MLB Trade Rumors), the Rox have declined Rafael Betancourt's $5.4 million option.
The club is apparently still trying to work out a deal. We'll be keeping an eye on this up until...
Friday Rockpile: If Danny Ardoin is the answer, Chris Iannetta doesn't have much of a problem
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by Paul Abell - AP
None shall pass.
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It's a light news day for the Rockies as there's nothing much out there, but here are a few links:
Inbox: What'...
The State of the Rockies: Post GM Meetings Update
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In what will be a semi-weekly occurrence from now until January on Purple Row Academy, I'm going to update my post on the State of the Rockies. In other words, I will update my loyal readers (all three of you)--as well as anyone stupid intrepid enough to follow me after...
2009 SBN Baseball Awards: Most Valuable Players
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by Tom Gannam - AP
This is Albert Pujols hitting a grand slam. This is Albert Pujols being an MVP. This is Albert Pujols.
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Today we unveil our final category: Most Valuable Player. In...
Thursday Rockpile: No gold in them thar gloves, Torrealba hints he might want to come back
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by David Zalubowski - AP
One gold glove winner, the Dodgers Orlando Hudson, breaks up the aspirations of a would be winner, the Rockies Troy Tulowitzki, on May 26. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Wednesday Rockpile: More notes from Chicago
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Purple Row gives a big shout out to anybody who served in the United States military on Veteran's Day. Your service to the country is vastly appreciated.
The notes from Patrick Saunders at the Denver Post this morning indicates that the delays to the expected...
GM Meetings Day 3: Today is a National Holliday
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by Charlie Riedel - AP
'Joo all es doang somthin' great for all of 'jus
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To kick things off, in all seriousness, thank you to all of our Veterans who...
2009 SBN Baseball Awards: Cy Young Awards
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by Charlie Riedel - AP
Zack Greinke is good, and he deserves to be in the feature photo over Tim Lincecum.
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AL results:
Rk Player Team 1st 2nd 3rd Pts
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GM Meetings: Day 2 - The Rockening
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by Lenny Ignelzi - AP
I hope you brought your wallet.
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Get it, it's like The Reckoning or something? yeah I know it's terrible. Turrible if you will.
It may have been a better...
2009 SBN Baseball Awards: Rookies of the Year
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by Matt York - AP
I won SBN's AL Rookie of the Year. Who am I and what do I receive along with the title? (Sadly, the answer is that SBN awards don't come with anything.)
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Tuesday Rockpile: Firin' up the hot....plate
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by David Zalubowski - AP
It's okay, Bradley, you do a lot of little things well.
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All (Relatively) Quiet on the Colorado Front
The Sporting News' choice...
Jays Make More 40-Man Roster Moves
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Jays Make More 40-Man Roster Moves
THEY CLAIMED MIKE MCCOY OFF OF WAIVERS
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
THIS IS THE WORST THING TO HAPPEN IN FRANCHISE HISTORY
Rockies Preparing to Part with Fan Favorites
11 days ago by
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Rockies Preparing to Part with Fan Favorites
Joel Sherman has news from the Rockies, with tidbits on Hawpe, Betancourt, Torrealba, Francis, and Atkins.
Some news good, some bad, some - it depends on how you look at it.
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