Royals Review (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
The Royals continue to the be the most active bidders on the minor league free agent market. Not content with guys like Wilson Betimet, John Bannister , Edwin Bellorin or Brad Thompson , the Royals today announced the s igning of P Jorge Campillo . Campillo, 30, has the benefit of being both an ex-Mariner AND an ex-Brave. He only pitched 4 1/3 innings in the big leagues in 2009 due to shoulder tendinitis,...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
Links for Friday... The Royals signed catcher Edwin Bellorin to a minor league deal, tweets Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star. Bellorin, 28 in February, hit .277/.308/.351 in 216 plate appearances in his fourth Triple A stint. David Waldstein of the New York Times profiles new Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos. Ronald Blum of the AP chatted with Aroldis Chapman, who doesn't mind beginning his pro career...
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 10/12/2009
Baseball America's Matt Eddy has a list of "the first wave of minor league free agents." See anyone you like? RHP Greg Aquino RHP Josh Banks 3B Brian Barden C Edwin Bellorin RHP Kris Benson 1B Wilson Betemit LHP Travis Blackley RHP Bryan Bullington LHP Brian Burres RHP Vinnie Chulk RHP R.A. Dickey 3B Joe Dillon RHP Brandon Duckworth OF Chris Duffy RHP Geoff Geary RHP Enrique Gonzalez C Michel...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 09/05/2009
Colorado Springs, L 6-9 The Sky Sox attempted a comeback over the last three innings of the game, but ultimately fell short by a few runs. Greg Smith was roughed up for seven runs in four innings, five of the seven coming the the third inning. Mike McCoy hit two doubles and Edwin Bellorin drove in three runs. Tulsa, L 2-3 Chaz Roe allowed eight hits but he saw only two runs cross home plate. Tommy...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 08/19/2009
PuRPs Discussion Thread: - Purple Row Don't forget to join in on the pre-PuRPs voting discussion. Colorado Springs, W 5-0 No-hitter. That's what happened last night for Jhoulys Chacin , Joel Peralta , Juan Rincon , and Randy Flores . Chacin pitched the first 5 1/3 innings of the game, striking out three, but walking three at the same time. Peralta finished the sixth inning, Rincon struck out three...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 08/09/2009
Colorado Springs: W 6-5 Matt Murton hit a walkoff two-run double in the bottom of the 11th to cap off a 3-for-6 evening, and the Sky Sox also got multi-hit games from Jon Herrera, Matt Miller, Christian Colonel , and Edwin Bellorin . Brandon Hynick 's sixth inning single raised his batting average to .357. On the mound, Hynick turned in a quality start, allowing 3 runs on 6 hits in 6 innings. He was...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 07/17/2009
Colorado Springs: L 6-7 I guess the thing to look at in last night's box score was the work of the MLB experienced pitchers that may help the Rockies later. Greg Smith had a decent start, Jason Hirsh struggled in his second relief appearance of the season, and Ryan Speier pitched well. Smith's performance along with that of Brandon Hynick with the Sky Sox thus far is decent to keep in the back of your...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 07/02/2009
More photos » by Jae C. Hong - AP Just like the parent club, four Rox farm teams suffered close and disappointing losses last night. Browse more photos » AAA Colorado Springs, L 6-7 - (46-33, 1st) Jason Hirsh could not keep the momentum going after his fantastic previous start. He was rocked for 6 runs (5 earned) in the first three innings by the Sacramento Bees ( Angels ), putting the...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 06/24/2009
Colorado Springs, L 2-4 Matt Miller had a sac fly to score Colorado Springs' only run and Edwin Bellorin drove in Dan Ortmeier in the ninth. Eric Young Jr. stole his 43rd base. Alan Johnson allowed four runs over 6 1/3 innings. Tulsa, W 13-1 Anthony Jackson surprisingly hit a three-run homer as part of the offensive onslaught by the Drillers last night. Cole Garner had a solo homer (6). Michael McKenry...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 06/18/2009
AAA Colorado Springs, W 8-6 - (37-29, 0.5 GB) The Sky Sox overcame another rocky start from Alan Johnson , who gave up six runs on twelve hits in five innings to the Salt Lake Bees ( Angels ). He has given up 5+ ER in six of his last eight starts but got the win yesterday to improve to 7-2 with a 6.21 ERA, thanks to an 8-run, 15 hit offensive attack by the Springs. The Sky Sox version of Ben Zobrist...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 06/07/2009
Next Game Colorado Rockies @ St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, Jun 6, 2009, 5:15 PM MDT Busch Stadium Aaron Cook vs Todd Wellemeyer Partly cloudy. Game time temperature around 80. After losing series to NL Central's worst, Rockies draw the division's best posted by Poseidon's Fist 1 day ago 31 comments | 0 recs Complete Coverage > Today will be Carlos Gonzalez ' starting debut with the Rockies - clearly...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 06/05/2009
More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Hammel Log, June 2, 2009: This strange floating orb... I don't understand how when I throw it at Coors Field, bad things happen, but when I throw it other places good things happen. We will experiment more tonight. Browse more photos » The Rockies try to avoid turning what already qualifies as an awful series into an outright disaster and a four game...
cbs4denver.com: Sports (Free subscription) | 06/03/2009
Colorado Rockies Catcher Yorvit Torrealba has flown to his home in Venezuela to deal with personal matters. As a result, the team placed him on their restricted list Tuesday. Catcher Edwin Bellorin, whose contract was purchased from Triple-A Colorado Springs, will take his place on the active roster. Bellorin will be in uniform for Tuesday night's game in Houston.
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 06/03/2009
Torrealba heads home; Bellorin Up Tracy Ringolsby reported that Yorvit Torrealba is heading home "to Venezuela to deal with personal matters." Edwin Bellorin will take his place on the active roster. No note as to whom will be removed from the 40-man for this move.
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
The Colorado Springs Gazette has a list of the Rockies' non-roster spring training invitees. The club will audition seven pitchers, three infielders, four outfielders, and five catchers. Here they are, in all their glory:RHP Matt Belisle, INF Christian Colonel, OF Chris Frey, C Edwin Bellorin, LHP Cedrick Bowers, INF Luis Gonzalez, OF Matt Miller, C Michael McKenry, RHP Jhoulys Chacin, INF Jonathan...
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