Purple Row (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Yorvit hopes to be diving face first into a pile of cash this offseason. Browse more photos » Rockies decline options on Torrealba, Embree | All Things Rockies No surprises here, as both players have filed for free agency. Yorvit Torrealba could return to the Rockies for less money, but there's also a decent chance that he will find more money elsewhere....
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
Today was a busy day for options, as eleven decisions were reached. Here's a summary: The White Sox declined Jermaine Dye's $12MM option, paying a $950K buyout. The Phillies exercised their $9MM option on Cliff Lee. The Diamondbacks exercised their $8.5MM option on Brandon Webb. The Royals declined options on Coco Crisp, Miguel Olivo, and Yasuhiko Yabuta. The Brewers declined David Weathers' $3.7MM...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
The Colorado Rockies have declined their part of mutual options on catcher Yorvit Torrealba and left-hander Alan Embree, and they both filed for free agency.
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
Troy Renck of The Denver Post reports that the Rockies have declined the 2010 options for catcher Yorvit Torrealba and reliever Alan Embree. Torrealba's option was worth $4MM, Embree's $3MM. Instead, the players will receive buyouts worth $500K and $250K, respectively. Torrealba's agent indicated that his client has not ruled out returning to the club, but the Rockies are committed to Chris Iannetta...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
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 Jim Tracy's contract negotiations , which currently seems to be pointing to a three year extension, there are several other tidbits, most of which we already knew but with a little more detail added: Dan O'Dowd...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
It sounds like the Rockies will bring back manager Jim Tracy and GM Dan O'Dowd. Here are some more rumors regarding the club's offseason plans: Tracy Ringolsby of Inside the Rockies says the team's coaching staff will return in 2010. Jim Tracy works well with his coaches, though he did not hand-pick them. Ringolsby expects the Rockies to decline the options for Jason Giambi ($6.5MM), Rafael Betancourt...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
More photos » by Nam Y. Huh - AP Will Ubaldo Jimenez win more than 13 games in 2010? No, according to Bill James' projections. Browse more photos » Not much news on the Rockies out there. If you're an Indians fan, you can discuss hiring Manny Acta as manager. Or if you're a Cardinals fan, there's a rumor going around that Mark McGwire will be the new hitting coach for the team. Seems it...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
Tracy Ringolsby of Inside The Rockies examines Colorado's commitments for 2010, and the decisions they'll face regarding potential free agents and arbitration cases. Here are a few of his thoughts: Jason Marquis has said he wants to sign with the Mets and likely won't be back in Colorado. There's a good chance that lefty Alan Embree will retire. Jose Contreras is interested in returning in a middle...
Bugs and Cranks (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
“Think only of the past as its remembrance gives you pleasure.” -Jane Austen In our continuing efforts to preserve and protect the full, proud history of our proud, great and dominant franchise, and to hagiographize the many, many valiant warriors who have contributed to that proud history, every Friday we’ll be counting down The Top 177* Devil Rays Ever…. The 36th, 35th,...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 09/10/2009
by David Zalubowski - AP 1 day ago: Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba, left, celebrates with relief pitcher Franklin Morales after he retired Cincinnati Reds' Craig Tatum for the final out in the ninth inning of the Rockies' 3-1 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) View full size photo uploaded September 10, 2009 The Colorado Rockies have...
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 09/10/2009
Alan Embree said it with a smile. But he wasn't joking. "Getting out of the American League East," Embree admitted, "added two years to my career."
Sportsviews (Free subscription) | 09/07/2009
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Bucs Dugout (Free subscription) | 08/29/2009
Looks like I picked a good weekend to be away from the computer. Here are some bits of news from these past few quiet days. I'll stay away from the Ryan Doumit benching for now until we hear what that was really about. Pirates Notebook: Daniel McCutchen not coming Dan McCutchen and Pedro Alvarez will be joining the U.S. team for the World Cup in Europe. McCutchen would've been a good candidate for...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 08/14/2009
More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Barmes, along with Troy Tulowitzki, is part of the middle infield that packs more punch than any this side of Philly. Browse more photos » In what has been a feel good season (since the beginning of June, anyway), it seems as if there is a constant influx of positive Rockies -related stories. Today is no different. Cook’s pen goes well, will...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 08/13/2009
More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP about 23 hours ago: Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin, left, is handed the ball by catcher Chris Iannetta after Chacin walked Pittsburgh Pirates' Steve Pearce in the third inning of a baseball game in Denver on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009. Chacin was pulled from the game in favor of relief pitcher Josh Fogg. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Browse more...
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