LATEST STORIES FROM ROCKIES LOCKER
The Colorado Rockies sign Jamie Moyer
The Rockies have signed 49-year old lefty starting Jamie Moyer to a minor league deal. Moyer missed all of last season due to Tommy John Surgery that he had in 2010. He last pitched in the majors for the Phillies in 2009. He pitched in 19 games (all starts) for the Phillies in 2009 and he was 9-9 with a 4.84 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP. Moyer has now pitched in 686 games (628 starts...
Via Rockies Locker
|
20 days ago
Discuss
The Colorado Rockies deal Kevin Slowey to the Indians
The Rockies have sent 27-year old righty starting pitcher Kevin Slowey to the Cleveland Indians for 24-year old righty reliever Zach Putnam. Slowey was acquired earlier this winter in a deal with the Twins, so he didn’t get a chance to pitch for the Rockies. Putnam pitched in 8 games (0 starts) for the Indians last year (his first taste of the majors) and he was 1-1 with a 6...
Via Rockies Locker
|
20 days ago
The Colorado Rockies acquire Marco Scutaro from the Red Sox
The Rockies have acquired 36-year old righty swinging 2B/SS Marco Scutaro from the Red Sox for 26-year old righty starter/reliever Clayton Mortensen. Scutaro played in 113 games for the Red Sox last year and he was 118 of 395 (.299 avg, .781 OPS) with 59 runs scored, 7 homers, 54 RBIs and 4 stolen bases. He has now played in 1,103 games in his first 10 years in the majors and he...
Via Rockies Locker
|
21 days ago
The Colorado Rockies deal Seth Smith to the A’s
The Rockies have dealt 29-year old lefty swinging outfielder Seth Smith to the A’s for 28-year old righty starting pitcher Guillermo Moscoso and 27-year old lefty starter/reliever Josh Outman. Smith played in 147 games for the Rockies last year and he was 135 of 476 (.284 avg, .830 OPS) with 67 runs scored, 15 homers, 59 RBIs and 10 stolen bases. He played in 487 games in his...
Via Rockies Locker
|
28 days ago
The Colorado Rockies have added quite a bit of new faces for the 2012 season
The Colorado Rockies have underwent a lot of change since last September and a lot of it is positive. Here is a look at the new guys for 2012:
In the field: The Rockies could have four new starters in 2012 in the field. Ramon Hernandez is the likely starting catcher for the Rockies and he should love playing at Coors Field. Michael Cuddyer will be the new RF for the Rockies in...
Via Rockies Locker
|
January 13, 2012
The Colorado Rockies sign Brad Emaus to the Red Sox
The Rockies have sent 25-year old righty swinging 2B Brad Emaus to the Red Sox for either a player to be named later or cash. Emaus played in 45 games in AAA-ball for the Rockies last year and he was 51 of 163 (.313 avg, .954 OPS) with 37 runs scored, 9 homers, 28 RBIs and 3 stolen bases. The Rockies are not going to miss Emaus too much, if at all, in 2012.
Via Rockies Locker
|
January 11, 2012
The Colorado Rockies sign outfielder Brandon Roberts
The Rockies have signed 27-year old lefty swinging outfielder Brandon Roberts to a minor league deal. Roberts played in 74 games in rookie+AAA-ball last year for the Twins and he was 71 of 264 (.269 avg, .663 OPS) with 31 runs scored, 2 homers, 18 RBIs and 14 stolen bases. He has now played in 613 games in his first 7 years in the minors and he is 671 of 2,281 (.294 avg, .734 OPS...
Via Rockies Locker
|
January 06, 2012
The Colorado Rockies sign outfielder Leonard Davis
The Rockies have signed 28-year old lefty swinging outfielder Leonard Davis to a minor league deal. Davis played in 88 games in Independent and AAA-ball last year and he was 99 of 352 (.281 avg, .798 OPS) with 59 runs scored, 11 homers, 51 RBIs and 7 stolen bases. He has now played in 776 games in his first 8 years in the minors and he is 751 of 2,773 (.271 avg, .798 OPS) with...
Via Rockies Locker
|
January 06, 2012
The Colorado Rockies sign Brendan Harris
The Rockies have signed 31-year old righty swinging infielder Brendan Harris to a minor league deal. Harris played in 136 games in AAA-ball for the Orioles last year and he was 116 of 516 (.225 avg, .613 OPS) with 50 runs scored, 10 homers, 50 RBIs and 2 stolen bases. Harris last played in the majors back in 2010 with the Twins. He has played in 485 games in his first seven years...
Via Rockies Locker
|
January 06, 2012
The Colorado Rockies acquire Chad Tracy from the Rangers
The Rockies have acquired 26-year old righty swinging 1B/OF Chad Tracy from the Rangers for 26-year old righty starter/reliever Greg Reynolds. Tracy played in 134 games in AAA-ball last year for the Rangers and he was 136 of 526 (.259 avg, .814 OPS) with 80 runs scored, 26 homers, 109 RBIs and 4 stolen bases. He has now played in 679 games in his first six years in the minors and...
Via Rockies Locker
|
January 05, 2012
The Colorado Rockies sign Carlos Torres
The Rockies have signed 29-year old righty starter/reliever Carlos Torres to a minor league deal. Torres pitched in 6 games (all starts) for Yomiuri in Japan last year and he was 1-2 with a 6.26 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP. He last pitched in the majors in 2010 with the White Sox. He has now pitched in 13 games (6 starts) in his first two years in the majors and he is 1-3 with a 6.86...
Via Rockies Locker
|
December 20, 2011
The Colorado Rockies sign Casey Blake
The Rockies have signed 38-year old righty swinging 3B Casey Blake to a 1-year, $2 million dollar deal. Blake played in 63 games for the Dodgers last year and he was 51 for 202 (.252 avg, .713 OPS) with 32 runs scored, 4 homers, 26 RBIs and 1 stolen base. He has now played in 1,265 games in his first 13 years in the majors and he is 1,186 of 4,500 (.264 avg, .778 OPS) with 644...
Via Rockies Locker
|
December 20, 2011
The Colorado Rockies sign Wil Nieves
The Rockies have signed 34-year old righty swinging catcher Wil Nieves. Nieves played in 20 games for the Brewers last year and he was 7 for 50 (.140 avg, .369 OPS) with 2 runs scored. Nieves has now played in 282 games in his first 8 years in the majors and he is 166 for 751 (.221 avg, .557 OPS) with 55 runs scored, 5 homers, 73 RBIs and 2 stolen bases. Nieves will get a shot...
Via Rockies Locker
|
December 17, 2011
The Colorado Rockies sign Wilkin Castillo
The Rockies have signed 27-year old switch-hitting catcher/infielder Wilkin Castillo to a minor league deal. Castillo played in 80 games in AAA-ball for the Braves last year and he was 73 for 279 (.262 avg, .650 OPS) with 19 runs scored, 5 homers, 37 RBIs and 5 stolen bases. He last played in the majors back in 2009 for the Reds. Castillo has played in 22 games in his first two...
Via Rockies Locker
|
December 16, 2011
The Colorado Rockies sign Michael Cuddyer
The Rockies have signed 32-year old righty swinging OF/1B Michael Cuddyer to a 3-year, $31.5 million dollar deal. Cuddyer played in 139 games for the Twins last year and he was 150 for 529 (.284 avg, .805 OPS) with 70 runs scored, 20 homers, 70 RBIs and 11 stolen bases. He has now played in 1,139 games in his first 11 years in the majors and he is 1,106 of 4,072 (.272 avg, .794...
Via Rockies Locker
|
December 16, 2011
The Colorado Rockies non-tender Ryan Spilborghs
The Rockies have decided not to tender 32-year old righty swinging outfielder Ryan Spilborghs a contract for the 2012 season, making him a free agent. Spilborghs played in 98 games for the Rockies last year and he was 42 for 200 (.210 avg, .588 OPS) with 22 runs scored, 3 homers, 22 RBIs and 2 stolen bases. He played in 619 games in his seven years with the Rockies and he was 424...
Via Rockies Locker
|
December 13, 2011
The Colorado Rockies non-tender Cole Garner
The Rockies have decided not to tender 26-year old righty swinging outfielder Cole Garner a contract for the 2012 season, making him a free agent. Garner played in 4 games for the Rockies last year and he was 2 for 9 (.222 avg, .522 OPS) with 1 run scored and 3 RBIs. He also played in 46 games in AAA-ball last year and he was 61 for 185 (.330 avg, .923 OPS) with 38 runs scored...
Via Rockies Locker
|
December 13, 2011
The Colorado Rockies deal Ian Stewart to the Chicago Cubs
The Rockies have dealt 26-year old lefty swinging 3B Ian Stewart and 26-year old righty reliever Casey Weathers to the Cubs for 23-year old righty swinging 2B/3B D.J. LeMahieu and 26-year old lefty swinging outfielder Tyler Colvin. D.J. LeMahieu came into last season as the Cubs’ #13 prospect according to Baseball America. He played in 37 games in his first taste of the majors...
Via Rockies Locker
|
December 09, 2011
The Colorado Rockies sign Mike Ekstrom
The Rockies have signed 28-year old righty reliever Mike Ekstrom to a minor league deal. He pitched in 1 game (0 starts) for the Tampa Bay Rays last year and he was 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP. He also pitched in 46 games (1 start) in AAA-ball last year and he was 6-4 with 5 saves, a 4.35 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP. Ekstrom has now pitched in 46 games (0 starts) in his first...
Via Rockies Locker
|
December 08, 2011
The Colorado Rockies deal Huston Street to the Padres
The Rockies have dealt 28-year old righty reliever Huston Street to the Padres for a player to be named later. Street pitched in 62 games (0 starts) for the Rockies last year and he was 1-4 with 29 saves, a 3.86 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP. He has now pitched in 170 games (0 starts) in his three years with the Rockies and he was 9-9 with 84 saves, a 3.50 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP. Street finishes...
Via Rockies Locker
|
December 07, 2011
The Colorado Rockies acquire Kevin Slowey from the Twins
The Rockies have acquired 27-year old righty starting pitcher Kevin Slowey from the Twins for a player to be named later. Slowey pitched in 14 games (8 starts) for the Twins last year and he was 0-8 with a 6.67 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP. He was pitching hurt most of the year, so that might explain the horrible numbers he put up. Slowey has now pitched in 100 games (90 starts) in his...
Via Rockies Locker
|
December 06, 2011
The Colorado Rockies claim outfielder Jamie Hoffman off waivers
The Rockies have claimed 27-year old righty swinging outfielder Jamie Hoffman off waivers from the division rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Hoffman played in 2 games for the Dodgers last year and he was 0 for 4 (.000 avg, .000 OPS). He also played in 133 games in AAA-ball for the Dodgers last year and he was 141 of 475 (.297 avg, .853 OPS) with 91 runs scored, 22 homers, 84 RBIs and...
Via Rockies Locker
|
December 05, 2011
The Colorado Rockies sign Ramon Hernandez
The Rockies have signed 35-year old righty swinging catcher Ramon Hernandez to a 2-year, $6.4 million dollar deal. He played in 91 games for the Reds last year and he was 84 for 298 (.282 avg, .788 OPS) with 28 runs scored, 12 homers and 36 RBIs. Hernandez has now played in 1,457 games in his first 13 years in the majors and he is 1,295 of 4,873 (.266 avg, .749 OPS) with 560 runs...
Via Rockies Locker
|
November 30, 2011
The Colorado Rockies deal Chris Iannetta to the Angels
The Rockies have dealt 28-year old righty swinging catcher Chris Iannetta to the Angels for 21-year old righty starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood. Iannetta played in 112 games for the Rockies last year and he was 82 for 345 (.238 avg, .785 OPS) with 51 runs scored, 14 homers, 55 RBIs and 6 stolen bases. He played in 458 games in his six years with the Rockies and he was 336 of 1,429...
Via Rockies Locker
|
November 30, 2011
Troy Tulowitzki of the Colorado Rockies finished 8th place in the 2011 N.L. MVP Voting
27-year old righty swinging shortstop Troy Tulowitzki finished in 8th place in the MVP Voting in 2011. He played in 143 games last year for the Rockies and he was 162 of 537 (.302 avg, .916 OPS) with 81 runs scored, 30 homers, 105 RBIs and 9 stolen bases. Tulowitzki has now played in 697 games in his first six years with the Rockies and he is 770 of 2,632 (.293 avg, .869 OPS) with...
Via Rockies Locker
|
November 23, 2011
Related Yards
|
|
|
|
|
Today's Best Stuff |
For BloggersJoin the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money. |
Company Info |
Help |
What is Yardbarker?Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond. |
