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...
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009
In a report in today’s Denver Post, Troy Renck takes a look at the Rockies off-seasons plans now that their season has come to a close. Renck says that with the impending return of Jeff Francis, who missed the entire 2009 season with a shoulder injury, that New York native Jason Marquis is not expected to [...]
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009
With the Rockies' 2009 season over, Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post is already discussing 2010. Here's the latest: Look for GM Dan O'Dowd to receive a new contract soon. O'Dowd will then attempt to re-sign manager Jim Tracy. Rafael Betancourt has a steep $5.4MM club option for 2010. The reliever wants to return, and Renck finds it possible. He says catcher Yorvit Torrealba, who has a $4MM mutual option,...
Around the Majors (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
Back in April, I wrote an article about the Tampa Bay Rays' decision to part ways with right-hander Jason Hammel. Hammel was out of options, making him expendable in pitching-rich Tampa Bay. The club decided to keep Jeff Niemann, also out of options, around instead, so dealing him for any return (in this case prospect Aneury Rodriguez) was better than letting him walk for nothing. For that reason,...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 10/04/2009
As Rox Girl noted, the next two games will carry a lot of weight for the Rockies and Dodgers. The team continues to ascend to surprising heights against the odds - first back to .500, then to contention, then to the Wild Card lead, then to clinching the Wild Card. And now, if Colorado wins both games, they will not only win the NL West but also clinch home-field throughout the playoffs. Truly, inconceivable....
Rocky Top Talk (Free subscription) | 09/28/2009
More photos » by Wade Payne - AP Chris UnWalkerble. Browse more photos » Worst announcing. Randy somebody. And don't bother asking him what his last name is, because he'd probably get it wrong. The guy botched names, teams, calls, rules, orders to the concession stand, pretty much everything. My favorite (paraphrased): Randy SomethingOrOther: Gerald Jones lined up in the Wildcat. [Hands...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 09/25/2009
More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Somethin' just ain't right, Raffy. Browse more photos » Colorado Rockies slip up again in loss to San Diego - The Denver Post True or false? The Rockies simply can't handle prosperity. Krieger: Rockies skipper may have overmanaged in latest loss to Padres - The Denver Post I don't believe "may have" needs to be in the above. Morales loses...
Another Cubs Blog (Free subscription) | 09/22/2009
I don’t remember if I posted this already, but you can find the information over at Cot’s . I thought I’d post it here as well. Here’s a list of the potential free agent pitchers after this season. Starting Pitchers Brandon Backe HOU Miguel Batista SEA Josh Beckett * BOS Erik Bedard SEA Daniel Cabrera ARZ Bartolo Colon CWS Jose Contreras COL Doug Davis ARZ Justin Duchscherer...
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 09/16/2009
There was irony in Tuesday's simulated game at AT&T Park. The best pitcher, according to the hitters, was a guy who won't pitch this season: Jeff Francis. While Francis' delivery looked as good it was during his rookie year, Aaron Cook's mechanics need a little work, jeopardizing his return to the rotation on Sept. 25.
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 09/16/2009
There was irony in the simulated game here Tuesday. The best pitcher of the day, according to the hitters, was a guy who won't pitch this season: Jeff Francis.
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 09/15/2009
More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Did someone need a Giant slayer? Browse more photos » So does that butt-whooping from last night scare you? It shouldn't. As Tracy Ringolsby wrote for FOX Sports, the Giants need no less than a sweep, and tonight's game favors the Rockies all by itself. With the win last night, San Francisco pulled within 3.5 games of the wild card with 18 games left...
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) | 08/12/2009
More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP This can never happen again. Browse more photos » Well, the Rockies lost one they'd like to have back last night to the Pirates , executing poorly in all facets of the game. Wonderboy Jhoulys Chacin wasn't so wondrous in his first start, seldom finding the plate (he walked six) in his 2.1 IP (in all the Rockies walked nine Pirates) while Colorado committed...
Pinstripe Alley (Free subscription) | 07/17/2009
More photos » by Paul J. Bereswill - AP New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain points out to catcher Francisco Cervelli where he was hit by a liner hit by Baltimore Orioles' Adam Jones during a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, May 21, 2009. Browse more photos » I've been nursing one of my crazy ideas for the last week. You know how it goes: I thinks of something,...
kottke (Free subscription) | 07/08/2009
If I ever write a book, it might have something to do with the two minds that govern creative expertise: the instinctual unconscious mind (the realm of relaxed concentration ) and the thinking mind (the realm of deliberate practice ). The tension between these two minds is both the key to and fatal flaw of human creativity. From the world of sports 1 , here's Rockies pitcher and college physics major...
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