Rockies pitchers step up and other Rox news ‘n’ notes
MILWAUKEE — “We played two very, very good games here, we really did.’’ That was manager Jim Tracy’s summation of the Rockies’ two-game series split with the Brewers. He’s right, too. And the...
View ArticleCarGo won’t go changin’ because of injured wrist
Carlos Gonzalez is out of the lineup once again, and no one knows if or when he’ll return in 2011. But there is one thing the Rockies know about CarGo: He isn’t about to change how he plays the...
View ArticleRox lineup ‘patched up’ in absence of Helton, Tulo, GarGo
Welcome to September baseball, sports fans. With Todd Helton, Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez out of the lineup, Jim Tracy’s card looks like something straight out of Colorado Springs. In fact, six...
View ArticleProof it’s September baseball: Pacheco makes debut in three hole
Don’t think we’re in June anymore, Toto. It’s September and the Rockies are a) long since out of it, and b) banged up to beat the band. How do we know? For one thing, Jordan Pacheco is in the three...
View ArticleCarGo confident he’ll win another Gold Glove
Carlos Gonzalez could hear the doubters, the ones who questioned his breakout 2010 season because of his huge offensive numbers at Coors Field. That’s one of the reasons winning his first Gold Glove...
View ArticleTracy hopeful CarGo, Tulo and Helton can return, plus Rox news ‘n’ notes
The Rockies have lost three straight and four out of five. Now for the bad news: Things could get worse before they get better. Why? Because Carlos Gonzalez, Todd Helton and Troy Tulowitki remained...
View ArticlePatchwork lineup leaves Rox with ‘monumental’ task
Final Sunday home game of the season. Good thing given how the Rockies have played on Sundays, but I digress. The Rockies are 5-18 on Sundays, including a 17-game losing streak at one point. How tough...
View ArticleTracy to De La Rosa as he heads off for rehab: ‘Don’t try to speed it up’
Jorge De La Rosa left the Rockies today for what figures to be the longest offseason of his career. De La Rosa, who underwent Tommy John surgery on June 3, will spend the offseason splitting time...
View ArticleStewart: Denver is ‘where I want to be’
With his lost season in the books, Ian Stewart looms as a classic case of a player who needs a change of scenery. But, for the record, he doesn’t want one. “The Rockies are where I want to be,’’ said...
View ArticleMeaningless games for Rox? Not a chance
There’s barely a week remaining in the season and the Rockies are hopelessly buried in the National League West standings. In other words, their final 10 games don’t have much meaning. But meaningless?...
View ArticleTracy envisions Pacheco as utility man, No. 3 catcher
Jordan Pacheco, utility player. Get used to it. Pacheco, a second baseman in college, was converted to catcher in 2008 and spent virtually the entire 2011 season catching at Triple A Colorado Springs....
View ArticleTulo to give it a go, but not for long
Troy Tulowitzki is back in the Rockies’ lineup. Question is, how long will he stay? Tulo’s return is part sentimental. He has no doubt his bursitis issues will subside once he gets some rest this...
View ArticleTracy still angered by team’s hitting approach
It’s simple. Jim Tracy likes his team, but detests its approach to hitting. Tracy said he wasn’t going to “sit here and suggest to you that there aren’t a lot of parts that make a lot of sense. But the...
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Rockies in Review for 2011: Todd Helton landed back on the MLB map
This is part of a semi-regular look back at each Rockies player’s 2011 season and a look ahead. Find all the Rockies in Reviews here. Todd Helton, 38, first baseman [media-credit name=" Hyoung Chang,...
View ArticleRockies add OF depth by signing Andrew Brown off waivers
The Rockies today made a move to upgrade their organizational outfield depth, acquiring 27-year-old Andrew Brown off waivers from the Cardinals. Brown, a right-handed hitter, spent most of last season...
View ArticleRockies Drew Pomeranz arrested for disturbing the peace
Rockies rookie pitcher Drew Pomeranz was arrested early this morning in Oxford, Miss. and charged with disturbing the peace. Pomeranz, a left-hander who was considered the centerpiece of the Ubaldo...
View ArticleAaron Cook hits free agency, but Jason Giambi to return to Rockies
Aaron Cook, the winningest pitcher in Rockies history, has left the building, but he could return. Cook has declared for free agency, meaning the Rockies, as expected, declined his $11-million option...
View ArticleCarlos Gonzalez ’70 percent recovered’ as he launches wrist rehab
Only time will tell what changes the offseason will bring for the Rockies, but things are already off to a good start. Why? Because Carlos Gonzalez is feeling no pain in his right wrist. CarGo,...
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An early look at the Rockies’ four free agents during hot stove season
[media-credit name="AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post" align="alignnone" width="495"][/media-credit]Troy Tulowitzki, left, will be back with the Rockies next season. But will pitcher Aaron Cook? Rockies...
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Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez believes versatility cost him Gold Glove
[media-credit name="The Associated Press" align="alignnone" width="495"][/media-credit]Carlos Gonzalez got passed over for a Gold Glove nomination. Matt Holliday didn't. Rockies outfielder Carlos...
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