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Colorado Rockies decline $5 million option on right-hander Rafael Betancourt

The Rockies have declined a $5 million option on right-hander Rafael Betancourt, a key setup man as the Rockies won the NL wild-card race.
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Kicking the Tires: Brad Hawpe

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More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP What sort of market will Brad Hawpe attract this offseason? And should the Detroit Tigers get involved in that action? Browse more photos » The Rockies'...
>> www.blessyouboys.com/2009/10...
 

Troy Tulowitzki’s Magnificent Mullet Goes Down

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Here’s in Los Angeles, we’re one round away from a Freeway Series, but that doesn’t mean I’m not more than a little melancholy this Monday. I was really, REALLY looking forward to welcoming back the Kenny-Powered Rockies to The Ravine one more time. To bask...
>> www.sportsbybrooks.com/troy-tu...
 

Thursday Rockpile: Phillies repeat as NL champs; Monforts seem financially healthy

More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP 5 months ago: Colorado Rockies co-owner Dick Monfort looks on as the Rockies warm up before a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Denver on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. (AP Photo...
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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. View full size photo » This is about as suspenseful as a modern...
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Marquis wants to be a Met...

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I like the fact that Jason Marquis wants to be a Met and that he would receive added incentive to pitch in front of friends and family. The Mets need players who have a desire to play here and aren't just here for a big payday.That doesn't mean that I believe Marquis is the...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

NLDS Game #4: Cliff Lee vs. Ubaldo Jimenez

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Win. That is all. Lineup Philadelphia Phillies @ Colorado Rockies 10/12/09 4:07 PM MDT Philadelphia Phillies Colorado Rockies Jimmy Rollins - SS Carlos Gonzalez - RF Shane Victorino - CF Dexter Fowler - CF Chase Utley - 2B Todd Helton ...
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Phillies Vs. Rockies: NLDS Breakdown

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The road to a repeat gets under way Wednesday when the Phillies take on the Rockies in the NLDS. Do the Phillies have what it takes to knock out the red-hot Rockies or will this series be just like 2007 when Colorado swept the Phils right out of the playoffs? Here is my breakdown of...
>> allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Phillies survive the cold, take 2-1 series lead

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(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) I'm going to keep this short and sweet thanks to the geniuses at MLB who decided to schedule this game in the middle of the night. The Phillies survived the cold, some rather questionable umpiring and a save situation with Brad Lidge to overcome the Rockies...
>> allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Saturday Rockpile: Will we be saying goodbye to some old friends?

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More photos » by Rob Carr - AP "Well I'd love to stay, but Iannetta is going to take my job for good this time!" Browse more photos » Posting from the road, so I'm keeping it short...
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Friday Rockpile: As the postseason turns. . . .

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More photos » by Matt Slocum - AP Double up-top! Browse more photos » Rockies overcome Phillies 5-4 to head home even - The Denver PostYorvit Torrealba was the star of the Rockies' movie yesterday...
>> www.purplerow.com/2009/10...
 

Friday Rockpile: Rocktober is here once again!

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More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP It's the most magical time of the year again: Rocktober! Browse more photos » Rock-2-ber: Rockies in playoffs for second time in three years - The Denver...
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Sunday Rockpile: NL West updates and not much else.

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More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP 4 months ago: Colorado Rockies second baseman Clint Barmes, front, forces out Pittsburgh Pirates' Delwyn Young at second base in the second inning of a baseball game on Friday...
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Swing and a miss! –or- Jip Jip Jorge!

More photos » by Ben Margot - AP Somebody swung and missed at this pitch. Browse more photos » Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ...
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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. Did we get the right guy? Browse more photos » It's not always the blockbuster deals that...
>> www.purplerow.com/2009/10...
 

Dexter Fowler Hurdles Chase Utley(Video)

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I'm a huge baseball fan that has spent way too much of my life playing or watching the game. Something I saw Tuesday night may have been the coolest/sickest/kickassest thing in a game(that didn't happen for my Cubs).In the eighth inning of game four of the NLDS, Colorado Rockies...
>> www.sharapovasthigh.com/2009/10...
 

BBWAA Managers of the Year

The Baseball Writers Association of America awards continue today with the announcement of the AL and NL Managers of the Year. (And just fyi, I'm dressed like Jack Sparrow and assuming the Captain Morgan pose while writing this post. Because it feels like the right thing...
>> www.fishstripes.com/2009/11...
 

Tuesday Rockpile: A visual refresh

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More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP ? Browse more photos » By now you've noticed Purple Row looks a bit different. There's a bit more gray and white on the pages now, and all the boxes...
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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...
>> www.purplerow.com/2009/9/...
 

The Batting Lineups the Rockies and Phillies SHOULD Be Using

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More photos » by Will Powers - AP Jim Tracy and Charlie Manuel have a number of tough lineup decisions for the NLDS. Browse more photos » People have wildly differing viewpoints on batting lineups...
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Colorado Rockies talking to Rafael Betancourt about new contract

The Rockies are talking to former Tribe reliever Rafael Betancourt about a two-year deal.
>> www.cleveland.com/tribe/i...
 

Groundballs and the Bullpen: Do we need them?

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by David Zalubowski - AP You want me to what? View full size photo uploaded October 2, 2009 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /*...
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