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Jim Tracy wins the National League Manager of the Year Award
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When Jim Tracy took over the Rockies they were 18-28 (39.1%). He then whipped them into shape to the tune of a 74-42 (63.8%) record after taking over driving them to the playoffs. For Tracy’s efforts he won the Manager of the Year Award in the National League. The Rockies then rewarded [...]
The Colorado Rockies re-sign Paul Phillips
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The Rockies have re-signed 32-year old righty swinging catcher Paul Phillips to a minor league deal. Phillips played in 17 games for the Rockies last season and he was 14 for 45 (.311 avg, .818 OPS) with 5 runs scored, 1 homer and 9 RBIs. He has now played in 79 games in [...]
Dexter Fowler finishes in 8th place in the voting for Rookie of the Year Award
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23-year old switch hitting CF Dexter Fowler has finished in a tie for 8th place for the National League Rookie of the Year Award. He played in 135 games for the Rockies last season and he was 115 for 433 (.266 avg, .770 OPS) with 73 runs scored, 4 homers, 34 RBIs and 27 [...]
The Colorado Rockies lose Mike McCoy on waivers
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The Rockies have lost 28-year old righty swinging 2B/SS Mike McCoy on waivers to the Blue Jays. McCoy played in 12 games for the Rockies last season and he was 0 for 5 (.000 avg) with 1 run scored and 2 stolen bases. He also played in 132 games in AAA-ball for the [...]
The Colorado Rockies re-sign a couple of pitchers
16 days ago by
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The Rockies have re-signed 29-year old righty reliever Matt Belisle and 34-year old lefty reliever Randy Flores. Belisle pitched in 24 games (0 starts) for the Rockies last season and he was 3-1 with a 5.52 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. He will be a long man in the bullpen next season for [...]
The Colorado Rockies might try to move Manny Corpas over the winter
19 days ago by
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The Rockies will likely try to move Manny Corpas over the winter. The Tigers are looking for bullpen help so the Rockies should offer him to them for catcher Dusty Ryan and outfielder Clete Thomas. With Brad Hawpe likely moving to another team via trade this winter the Rockies could...
Joel Peralta opts to leave the Colorado Rockies
24 days ago by
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33-year old righty reliever Joel Peralta has rejected an outright assignment to the minors thus becoming a free agent. Peralta did not pitch too well for the Rockies last season. He worked in 27 games (0 starts) for the Rockies in which he was 0-3 with a 6.20 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP. [...]
The Colorado Rockies will likely just be doing minor tinkering this winter
October 22, 2009 by
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The Rockies have 11 potential free agents but they will only likely think about bringing back Rafael Betancourt. With the state of the free agent field the Rockies should just pick up Betancourt’s option instead of buying him out and trying to sign him to a cheaper deal. Yorvit...
The Colorado Rockies grant Adam Eaton free agency
October 19, 2009 by
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The Rockies have granted 31-year old righty starting pitcher Adam Eaton free agency. Eaton pitched in 4 games (0 starts) for the Rockies last season and he was 1-0 with a 5.63 ERA and a 2.13 WHIP. Overall, Eaton pitched in 12 games (8 starts) with the Orioles and Rockies last season in [...]
The Colorado Rockies have a decision to make on Yorvit Torrealba
October 14, 2009 by
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The Rockies have a $4 million dollar mutual option on 31-year old righty swinging catcher Yorvit Torrealba for the 2010 season. Torrealba would likely have no problem playing for the Rockies again next season so the decision likely rests with the team. Re-sign him for $4 million bucks...
Alan Embree will likely be moving on in 2010 not pitching with the Colorado Rockies
October 14, 2009 by
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The Rockies have a $3 million dollar option on the 2010 season for 39-year old lefty reliever Alan Embree. But they will likely buy him out for $250,000 dollars. Embree pitched in 36 games (0 starts) for the Rockies last season and he was 2-2 with a 5.84 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP. [...]
Will the Colorado Rockies bring back Rafael Betancourt in 2010?
October 14, 2009 by
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The Rockies hold an option on 34-year old righty reliever Rafael Betancourt worth $5.4 million bucks for the 2010 season. The question is: Will they exercise it? He pitched very well after coming over in a trade with the Indians as he pitched in 32 games (0 starts) for the Rockies and he [...]
Philadelphia Phillies 5, Colorado Rockies 4
October 13, 2009 by
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What a incredible baseball game last night at Coors Field. Cliff Lee pitched an excellent game again yesterday but he wasn’t the winning pitcher. Ryan Madson followed Lee in the game and that’s when everything turned sour. He gave up a single to Jason Giambi which drove in the...
Game #4: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies
October 12, 2009 by
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This is a rematch of Game #1 which was won by the Phillies as Cliff Lee pitched a complete game against the Rockies. The Rockies were said to have problems against lefty pitchers this season but they have smashed every lefty not named Lee of the Phillies. Cole Hamels, J.A. Happ and Scott [...]
The Colorado Rockies need this trio to help out on offense
October 12, 2009 by
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Dexter Fowler and Todd Helton appeared to wake up with the bat last night but the Rockies need that to continue. Fowler is 2 for 10 with 2 RBIs in this series while Helton is 2 for 12 with 3 runs scored and 2 RBIs. But starting 2B Clint Barmes has been truly [...]
Philadelphia Phillies 6, Colorado Rockies 5
October 12, 2009 by
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The Rockies lost a heartbreaker last night at home as Ryan Howard knocked in Jimmy Rollins in the 9th inning to break a 5-5 tie and then Phillies’ closer Brad Lidge worked a scoreless 9th inning to finish off the Rockies. Jason Hammel got pummeled by the Phillies in this game...
The Philadelphia Phillies change starting pitchers for Sunday’s game
October 11, 2009 by
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The Phillies have decided to go with lefty J.A. Happ instead of Pedro Martinez in this game. Happ pitched in 35 games (23 starts) for the Phillies this season and he was 12-4 with a 2.93 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP. He has been kryptonite to Rockies’ hitters this season. He has pitched in 2 [...]
Saturday’s playoff game has been postponed until tomorrow
October 10, 2009 by
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Game #3 of the Rockies/Phillies playoff series has been postponed until tomorrow due to rain. This might hurt the Rockies as the Phillies will likely bump Pedro Martinez and start lefty J.A. Happ. Despite beating Cole Hamels the other day the Rockies have had issues with lefty starting pitchers.
Game #3: Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies
October 10, 2009 by
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This is the pivotal game in this series with it all tied up at one game apiece. Righty Jason Hammel will start for the Rockies against Pedro Martinez of the Phillies. Hammel pitched in 34 games (30 starts) for the Rockies this year and he was 10-8 with a 4.33 ERA and a [...]
The Colorado Rockies have a couple of players really swinging good sticks right now
October 10, 2009 by
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Outfielder Carlos Gonzalez and catcher Yorvit Torrealba have really been swinging hot sticks for the Rockies. Gonzalez has been really jump starting the offense from the top of the batting order in this series. He is 5 for 9 (.556 avg, 1.223 OPS) with 2 runs scored and 1 stolen base. The [...]
Colorado Rockies 5, Philadelphia Phillies 4
October 08, 2009 by
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The Rockies walked on the highwire in this game but they came out on top. Aaron Cook was just good enough to earn the win in his game as he worked 5 innings allowing 7 hits and 3 earned runs. Jose Contreras, Matt Belisle, Rafael Betancourt and Franklin Morales got the game to [...]
Game #2: Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies
October 07, 2009 by
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This is a must win game for the Rockies and it doesn’t look as bad as you might think in tomorrow’s game. Aaron Cook will be opposing lefty Cole Hamels of the Phillies. Hamels started 1 game against the Rockies (the only of his career) this season and he was 0-1 with a [...]
Philadelphia Phillies 5, Colorado Rockies 1
October 07, 2009 by
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Ubaldo Jimenez breezed through the first four innings earlier today before the roof caved in on him. He worked the first 5 innings of this game and he allowed 9 hits and 5 earned runs. Jimenez was the losing pitcher. The Rockies could only muster 1 run on six hits against Cliff [...]
Game #1: Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies
October 07, 2009 by
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This should be a very interesing pitching match-up in Game #1. Righty Ubaldo Jimenez will be matched up against Cliff Lee of the Phillies. Jimenez pitched in 33 games (32 starts) this season and he was 15-12 with a 3.47 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP. He has not pitched against the Phillies [...]
The Colorado Rockies boast a deep and talented bullpen
October 07, 2009 by
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Huston Street came over in the Matt Holliday trade with Oakland and he quickly became the closer and never looked back. Street pitched in 64 games for the Rockies this season and he was 4-1 with 35 saves, a 3.06 ERA and a 0.91 WHIP. He has pitched in 5 games in his [...]
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