MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | yesterday
Joel Sherman of The NY Post has a slew of Rockies' rumors from the GM meetings, so let's recap... The Rockies are willing to listen to trade offers for outfielder Brad Hawpe. Just last month, GM Dan O'Dowd said "We have no desire to move [Hawpe] at all." The team's top priority at the moment is to retain reliever Rafael Betancourt, who they've already approached about a multi-year deal. Yorvit...
Sliding Into Home (Free subscription) | yesterday
Here are the rankings via AOL Fanhouse : Players with * have 2010 options in current contract Type A free agents (with former team): Jason Bay, OF, Boston Rafael Betancourt, RP, Colorado* Orlando Cabrera, IF, Minnesota Johnny Damon, OF, Yankees Octavio Dotel, RP, White Sox Jermaine Dye, OF, White Sox* Chone Figgins, IF, Angels Mike Gonzalez, RP, Atlanta John Grabow, RP, Cubs Kevin Gregg, RP, Cubs LaTroy...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | yesterday
SMUG via i.a.cnn.net View full size photo » According to The Sporting News' Jeff D'Alessio, Colorado General Manager Dan O'Dowd has won the publication's Executive of the Year award. The man well known in the past around these parts as "Dealin' Dan," "Dan O'Dud," and "Dan O'Clown" was largely viewed as a genius this season, simply for firing Clint Hurdle and replacing...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Jorge De La Rosa might be on the Rockies trade block this winter. Browse more photos » Josh Fogg will not be a part of the Rockies 2010 team , it seems, as the club has told the veteran right hander it's moving in a different direction. Losing Fogg would open another slot on the 40 man roster. Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal has a couple of Rockies notes...
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
The Rockies' bullpen remains a fluid situation as the team negotiates with top setup man Rafael Betancourt.
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
The Colorado Rockies are attempting to bring back setup man Rafael Betancourt, but will not re-sign righty Josh Fogg, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post. Renck doesn't have any specific details on the talks with Betancourt, but writes that the Rockies has approached the reliever about a multi-year deal. Betancourt has a $5.4MM option for 2010. However, we heard previously that the club would...
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
The Rockies' bullpen remains a fluid situation as the team negotiates with top setupman Rafael Betancourt.
DRaysBay (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
by John Bazemore - AP Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Mike Gonzalez freaks the hell out after recording the final out in the Braves' 6-2 win over the Washington Nationals in a baseball game in Atlanta, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) View full size photo » 1) No Type-A Relievers These players will cost the Rays their first round pick as well as the financial terms necessary to...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
In the comments of my column last week about the Rockies ' contract situations, much of the discussion centered around what the Rockies should do with outfielder Brad Hawpe this offseason. Brad Hawpe #11 / Right Field / Colorado Rockies Height: 6-3 Weight: 205 Bats: L Throws: L Born: Jun 22, 1979 G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG 2009 - Brad Hawpe 145 501 82 143 42 3 23 86 79 145 1 3 .285...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
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 and widgets on the sidebars are more rounded on the edges. Headlines are now left-justified, which will take time to look correct, and they also look blah right now. The site's tagline gets buried under...
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...
Another Cubs Blog (Free subscription) | 10/17/2009
As I was watching parts of the ALCS tonight I realized how easy it would be for the Cubs to not just be favorites in the NL, but huge favorites. Really, it’s very simple. The team could easily do it if they wanted to and there’s really no reason not to. Here’s how: Re-sign Rich Harden Sign Matt Holliday Sign Placido Polanco, Chone Figgins or Orlando Hudson Sign one of Rafael Betancourt,...
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...
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