Location: Denver, Colo. | Ballpark: Coors Field (50,445) | Spring Training: Tucson, Ariz.
Owner: Charlie and Dick Monfort | GM: Dan O'Dowd | Manager: Jim Tracy (interim) | World Championships: 0
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Scott Miller's Take
What Colorado needs is a really good start, for reasons both competitive (the Rockies historically have dug too many early holes for themselves) and psychological (both manager Clint Hurdle and GM Dan O'Dowd are entering the final seasons of contracts). Problem is, only three of their first 14 games are at home. And they've already lost starter Jeff Francis for the season. Nobody will be surprised if a slow start results in bench coach Jim Tracy, the former Dodgers skipper, replacing Hurdle. Now, the good news: First baseman Todd Helton, returning from back surgery, has been outstanding at the plate this spring. And shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, the backbone of the '07 World Series team, is healthy after what can charitably be described as a learning year in '08.
Big-time power potential, but high strikeouts and is inconsistent.
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Christian Friedrich, LH/SP
First-round pick in '08, could reach majors quickly.
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Wilin Rosario, C
A top catching prospect still a ways away and blocked by Iannetta.
Troy Tulowitzki had a strong rookie year in 2007 (.291 BA, 99 RBI, 24 HR) but faltered in 2008 after a leg injury slowed his production. (US Presswire)
Okay let me get something off my chest here as it's rant and rave time. I'm speaking as a Rockies fan and I know there are fans out there from other small market teams that feel the same way about players on their team. How can a player like Brad Hawpe w
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Those of us who have followed MLB in Denver since 1993 know what pitching in the Mile High city can do to ones mind and his stats. Since the humidor came into play and the fact that sinkerballs along with good pitch location can be pitchers best friend. Pitchers are starting to find success playing baseball here. The starting rotation that the
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With the next 16 out of 20 games at home, the Rockies seem to be in good shape, despite losing 2 out of 3 to the Dodgers. The Giants lost yesterday also, so the wild card position hasn't changed much. I hope
Looks like the west got snub with no starting hitters in the All Star game. If Matt Kemp or Pierre dont get the replacement, hopefully you guys get Hawpe to replace Beltran so the West has a rep in the starting 8.
Although the West by far has the best pitchers in the NL between the
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Alan Embree by far had his best outing of the year last night, he was dominating and surely deserved the win. If the Rockies can utilize him as well as they did last night, he could end up actually earning his 2 year deal.
The Rockies have traded Jeff Baker to the Cubs for a prospect relief pitcher. The pitcher Alberto Alburquerque is 23 yrs. middle reliever and is 1-0 2.08 ERA 38 K's in 24 appearances. He will be assigne
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DENVER (AP) -Left-hander Franklin Morales, who missed the first half of the season with a shoulder injury, had rejoined the Colorado Rockies after completing a rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Colorado Springs
How is it that Jorge DeLaRosa can pitch so good at times, yet I felt he looked terrible in the process? I just have this feeling he is going to implode at any point, and everytime a ball is hit at him, I start looking at the 1st base stands whenever he gets a ball hit at him. He has some wicked stuff, yet I never feel safe with him out there. Having said all that, he did h
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Pretty self-explanatory. Just say who your favorite Rockies player is. I guess for a bit of extra fun include your favorite current player and all-time favorite player. I don't know it is a tough decision as there are a number of great guys on the team, and we have had some great guys come through here over the years
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At the time of this post there are 6 hours left in the All-Star voting and Brad Hawpe is still not in the top 15 for outfielders. That's just wrong for a guy who is 5th in the NL batting .333, 3rd in RBI with 56 for outfielders and 2nd in 2B with 25. He is an excellent fielder with a a strong arm. Right now 2 of the
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Ok just in case there is any confusion, I will clarify the more vague ones 1. Todd Helton acts like the Don from the Godfather 2. Cook in the cowboy costume, Iannetta with the oven mits, etc 3. Guy studies the ball players, cook turns down choirs like they were catcher signals, Iannetta squats to
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The Rockies swept the A's 3 games and during that series gained 2 games on the Dodgers who have lost 2 in a row. The Rockies are 1/2 out of the wild card lead and gaining ground on the Dodgers. Their sights have to be on winning the division,but I know it's just one game at a t
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Obviously the Rox are playing great since the change and here are a few reasons why I think the team is better with Tracy.
SP- Hurdle babied the SP'ers. If they got to the later innings and things got a little sticky he went to the pen. Tracy lets them stay out there and either win or lose the game themselves. That gives them experience pitching in tough situations and also gives the
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