Colorado Rockies Rumors & News
Helton agrees to two-year contract extension
All Things Rockies | Denver Post — TUCSON — Todd Helton has agreed to a two-year, $9.9-million extension taking him through 2013, and in all likelihood, allowing him to retire as a Rockie. As part of the contract, Helton will defer $13.1 million beginning next season, which gives the Rockies tremendous flexibility. Helton’s current contract was scheduled to end at the end [...]
2 hours agoRockies' Helton gets 2-year, $9 million contract extension
Denver Post — TUCSON — Todd Helton is the face of Rockies' face. Now, he will have a chance to grow wrinkled together.
2 hours agoHurdle scheduled to return to Hi Corbett; Hawpe set for debut
All Things Rockies | Denver Post — TUCSON — There will be a Rockies’ reunion today at Hi Corbett Field. Former manager Clint Hurdle returns as the hitting instructor of the Rangers. Placed in charge of ushering in a youth movement, Hurdle only posted one winning season with the Rockies from 2002 until he was fired last May. But he will always [...]
4 hours agoCook's class act impresses new ace of rotation
Denver Post — Ubaldo Jimenez heard the whispers. He read the papers. And yet being told he was the Rockies' opening-day starter still came as a surprise. At least the way it unfolded.
12 hours agoRockies' Olivo makes good impression with defensive work
Denver Post — It shouldn't be a surprise that Miguel Olivo has made a strong impression with the Rockies.
12 hours agoFrancis’ shining light in Rockies’ loss to Royals
All Things Rockies | Denver Post — Royals 5, Rockies At Hi Corbett Field Hits: Jeff Francis worked three scoreless innings, showing better velocity and command of his fastball. “That looked more like the Jeff we are used to seeing,’’ teammate Aaron Cook said. … Troy Tulowitzki remained hot offensively, smoking a double off Cy Young award Zack Greinke. … Utilityman Jonathan Herrera, a [...]
20 hours agoHawpe, Helton, Giambi debuts on tap
All Things Rockies | Denver Post — TUCSON — For those planning trips. Or those planning fantasy league drafts. Brad Hawpe will make his Cactus League debut Thursday at Hi Corbett Field, after what manager Jim Tracy called an “astounding” performance in an instrasquad game today. Jason Giambi will play Friday, followed by Helton’s first game in Tucson Sunday. Tracy mapped out this [...]
20 hours agoJimenez named Rockies opening-day starter
Denver Post — Ubaldo Jimenez heard the whispers. He read the papers. And yet being told he was the Rockies' opening day starter still came as a surprise.
20 hours agoFrancis shows improvement in second outing
All Things Rockies | Denver Post — TUCSON — Looking more comfortable on the mound and in his delivery, Jeff Francis made strides toward the opening day roster with a strong second outing. Francis showed much better fastball command than he displayed in his Cactus League debut last Friday. The left-hander, who hasn’t pitched in a big league game since Sept. 12, [...]
22 hours agoJimenez named opening day starter
All Things Rockies | Denver Post — TUCSON — What was written about two months ago. What was obvious after Tuesday’s outing became reality today. Manager Jim Tracy named Ubaldo Jimenez the opening day starter. Jimenez won 15 games last year. What made this moment special was that Aaron Cook was in there. He had told Tracy he wanted to be in the [...]
March 10, 2010Next game vs Texas Rangers on Thu, Mar 11 3:10 pm EST
Opponent news and rumors snapshot:
- Texas Rangers chat at 1:30, other upcoming plans, too Rangers Blog | Dallas Morning News
- Thursday afternoon notes Foul Territory | Fort-Worth Star Telegram
- Ian Kinsler BP video Foul Territory | Fort-Worth Star Telegram
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Jeff Francis
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Aaron Cook
SP
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Todd Helton
1B
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Brad Hawpe
RF
| Sat 3/6 | vs Milwaukee | W 8 - 6 | |
| Sun 3/7 | at Arizona | L 3 - 9 | |
| Mon 3/8 | at San Diego | W 5 - 4 | |
| Tue 3/9 | at Los Angeles | W 12 - 0 | |
| Wed 3/10 | vs Kansas City | L 0 - 5 | |
| Thu 3/11 | vs Texas | 3:10 pm EST | |
| Fri 3/12 | vs San Francisco | 3:10 pm EST | |
| Sat 3/13 | at Milwaukee | 3:05 pm EST |
- Thank you for coming to Taiwan, Manny - here's $170,000 Dodgers Thoughts | ESPN Los Angeles Given that the Dodgers left it up to their players to decide whether they wanted to go to Taiwan, if this Focus Taiwan report that Manny Ramirez accepted a $170,000 appearance fee from the promoters of the exhibition series in Taiwan is true, I don't really see a problem. But I expect others will, just because they find a problem lately with everything Ramirez does. (Link via Dodger Thoughts commenter BHSportsguy). Honestly, whether you wanted to go to Taiwan because you wanted to see the country, or you wanted to play in a foreign ballpark, or you wanted to see some friends back in your home...
- Why Don Mattingly and not Tim Wallach? Dodgers Thoughts | ESPN Los Angeles Steve Dilbeck questions the Dodgers' fascination with coach Don Mattingly over Albuquerque manager Tim Wallach at Dodgers Blog, and I can't say I don't share it — only I might frame as "Why Don Mattingly and no one else?" Dodgers at Royals, 12:05 p.m. Rafael Furcal, SS Reed Johnson, DH Andre Ethier, RF Matt Kemp, CF Casey Blake, 3B Blake DeWitt, 2B Doug Mientkiewicz, 1B Brad Ausmus, C Jason Repko, LF (James McDonald, P) DT LINEUP CARD MODULE The answer is that Mattingly would theoretically carry forward the success that Joe Torre has had, but should we really feel so certain tha...
- Time running out for Webb Nick Piecoro's Dbacks Blog | Arizona Republic Manager A.J. Hinch wouldn’t come out and say it, but it’s becoming more and more clear that right-hander Brandon Webb will start the season on the disabled list. “We are running out of time,” Hinch said. General Manager Josh Byrnes said last week that Webb likely will need to appear in a Cactus League game by this weekend in order to have time to build his innings total to be ready to start the season. “We’re getting to the point where we’re going to need to address that,” Hinch said. “Is it a couple of days away? Probably. We’re goin...
- Live Chat: Discuss the Padres at noon San Diego Union-Tribune Discuss the Padres with Bill Center at noon
- Farewell, Merlin Olsen Dodgers Thoughts | ESPN Los Angeles NFL/Getty Images Merlin Olsen splits a double team during a 15-12 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on October 22, 1972, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Goodness. Three days after the passing of Willie Davis comes the news that Merlin Olsen has died. Two leading heroes of a generation. The difference for me personally is that I saw Olsen play – in fact, he was one of the foundations of my sports fandom. Before I even saw the inside of Dodger Stadium, my family had season tickets to the Rams. When I was born as a sports fan, Merlin Olsen was a titan. That he was so powerful on...
- What we’ve seen in a week of games Nick Piecoro's Dbacks Blog | Arizona Republic A week into Cactus League games, some observations/thoughts: The Diamondbacks might not have as much trouble scoring runs this season. Yes, you’ve probably heard that one before, particularly around this time of year, but we really mean it this time. LF Conor Jackson has looked excellent, and when you see his ability to put together solid at-bats and put the bat on the ball on a consistent basis, you realize how badly that was missed at the top of the order last season. 2B Kelly Johnson, another guy looking for a bounceback season, has looked very good at the plate. Around this time last...
- Pat Bowlen statement following verdict All Things Broncos | Denver Post “Nothing can ever bring Darrent Williams back or ease the suffering for Rosalind and her grandchildren. But after three long years, it is very gratifying to see closure brought to this case. This process has been extremely difficult for the Williams family, his friends and teammates, this community, and the entire Denver Broncos organization. I would like [...]
- Is there cheering in the courtroom? All Things Broncos | Denver Post I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say the jury’s decision to find Willie Clark guilty on all counts in the murder of Darrent Williams is the most exciting news to hit Broncoland since the team reached the AFC Championship Game following the 2005 season. Let there be no doubt, Broncos fans, Darrent Williams’ murder had [...]
- Porter to make Avs debut tonight Denver Post Kevin Porter, the other player acquired from Phoenix in a trade involving Wojtek Wolski and Peter Mueller last week, will make his Avalanche debut tonight against the Florida Panthers at the Pepsi Center.
- Call up: Chelios joins Thrashers Denver Post The Thrashers recalled 48-year-old defenseman Chris Chelios, an 11-time all-star, from their minor- league affiliate Wednesday.
- Sacco to players: chins up Denver Post If Joe Sacco is to keep his team close together and paying attention for the last month of the season, what better way than to gather them together Wednesday for a therapeutic talk on the ice?
- Timberwolves make Nuggets work for win Denver Post The Nuggets were as flat as Mike Tyson singing "In The Air Tonight."