COLORADO ROCKIES NEWS

Monday Rockpile: Unnamed NL West team interested in Yorvit Torrealba

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More photos » by Ed Andrieski - AP Chris Iannetta stares at how far away his backup is. It's that far away. Browse more photos » Rockies kick tires on catcher Schneider; Contreras could head...
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Saturday Rockpile: Rockies retain Phillips, protect five prospects by adding to 40-man roster

More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Browse more photos » Phillips is in the fold - The Denver PostThe Rox signed Paul Phillips to a hefty $13,000/month contract yesterday, which gives the Rockies a contingency plan in the event...
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Wednesday Rockpile: Blue Jays also interested in Yorvit Torrealba; Lincecum's big raise might handcuff Giants

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More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP about 1 month ago: Colorado Rockies' Yorvit Torrealba celebrates his two-run double in the eighth inning of Game 4 against the Philadelphia Phillies in a National League baseball...
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The State of the Rockies: Post GM Meetings Update

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...
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The State of the Rockies: A Sane Free Agency Preview

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...
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Friday Rockpile: Free Agency period starts today

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More photos » 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. Browse...
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Blogging the Offseason: Colorado Rockies

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Blogging the Offseason is a 30 team series in which I ask a blogging representative from each MLB team a series of ten questions about their desires and thoughts surrounding the offseason. Check out all of them here.Today's team NL is the Colorado Rockies and our guest is Poseidon...
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Saturday Rockpile: Rockies players young (refining their tools) and old (negotiating their pay) hard at work during the offseason

More photos » 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...
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Friday Rockpile: Free agency filings begin; no surprises for the Rockies

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More photos » by Nam Y. Huh - AP This guy most definitely will be a #1. Can the National League contain him? Browse more photos » Rockies zero in on going the distance - The Denver PostRenck offers...
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Rockies decline option on Betancourt

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...
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Friday Rockpile: If Danny Ardoin is the answer, Chris Iannetta doesn't have much of a problem

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More photos » by Paul Abell - AP None shall pass. Browse more photos » It's a light news day for the Rockies as there's nothing much out there, but here are a few links: Inbox: What'...
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Just What is Brad Hawpe Worth Exactly?

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In the comments of my column last week about the Rockies' contract situations, much of the discussion centered around what the Rockies should do with outfielder Brad Hawpe this offseason. Brad Hawpe #11 / Right Field / Colorado Rockies Height: 6-3 Weight: 205...
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Gold Glove Fielding: Yet another reason why Ubaldo Jimenez is awesome

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More photos » 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. Browse more photos » ...
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Thursday Rockpile: No gold in them thar gloves, Torrealba hints he might want to come back

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More photos » 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) Browse...
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Thursday Rockpile: Rockies close to deal with Jim Tracy, negotiating with Huston Street and Rafael Betancourt among others

More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Alan Embree likely won't be coming back to the Rockies in 2010. Browse more photos » Okay, so from Troy E. Renck's article about the state of...
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Scioscia, Tracy Win Manager of the Year Awards

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Jim Tracy of Colorado has won the NL Manager of the Year award and Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels has been selected for the AL honor.
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Sunday Rockpile: Fogg clearing out, De La Rosa looking for Ollie Perez money

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More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Jorge De La Rosa might be on the Rockies trade block this winter. Browse more photos » Josh Fogg will not be a part of the Rockies 2010 team, it seems, as...
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MLB Managers of the Year Announced; Shouldn't Postseason Matter?

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The MLB cavalcade of awards continued today with the announcement of the AL and NL Manager of the Year. Jim Tracy won the National League Manager of the Year award after taking the reins of the Colorado Rockies 46 games into the season and turning a team in turmoil into a contender...
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The State of the Colorado Rockies (Pre-Free Agency)

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While Major League Baseball has yet to crown a champion, the Rockies' season is (unfortunately) over and it is time to look forward towards the swiftly oncoming offseason. The Rockies have quite a to-do list this year.   The clock for Colorado and the rest...
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Friday Rockpile: As the Greg Reynolds saga unfolds

More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Could Clint Hurdle sport a Texas Rangers uniform in 2010? He may, as he is a finalist for the position. Browse more photos » Inside the Colorado Rockies "...
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Jim Tracy Wins Award, Gets New Contract

When Jim Tracy took over the Colorado Rockies, anyone who even suggested the team could make the playoffs would have been laughed at. The Rockies were 18-28 and looked like one of the worst teams in the league. But with Tracy at the reins, Colorado went 74-42 to finish the season and...
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NL Manager of the Year: Colorado Rockies' Jim Tracy

by Jeff FletcherFiled under: MLB AwardsJim Tracy didn't even need a whole season to earn the NL Manager of the Year Award, or to earn a three-year extension. Tracy, who took over for fired Clint Hurdle in late May, became the second manager to win this award after taking over a...
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Sunday Rockpile: What the Mets can learn from the late Larry Walker-era Rockies

More photos » by Rob Carr - ASSOCIATED PRESS He doesn't wear #33, but something about Carlos Beltran's situation should be familiar to Rockies fans. Browse more photos » While reading Bill...
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Monday Rockpile: The one in which we can only discuss indirectly the Rockies' catcher situation

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There are many elements that go into every important decision. In the first place, you must try to grapple with the facts. What is the actual situation? Secretary of State Dean Rusk to Eric Goldman (January 12, 1964)Quoted in Secret Agencies: U.S. Intelligence in a Hostile...
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Colorado Rockies Top 10 Pitching Leaders

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Colorado Rockies Top 10 Pitching Leaders I forgot to look into this and/or mention this last time CR was published, but Jason Hammel is even more of a man than any of us realized. If you scroll down to "Strikeouts / Base On Balls" (about 2/3 of the way down), take...
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