Rockies still deciding on Olivo
Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd said he will take until Thursday’s deadline before deciding whether to pick up catcher Miguel Olivo’s $2.5 million option for 2011. Even if he decides, the Rockies...
View ArticleLance Berkman a possible Rox target
Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd has said it’s doubtful he can land a big bat, but he’s trying. According to The Denver Post, the Rockies have aggressively pursued switch-hitting Lance Berkman to...
View ArticleMonday’s Spring Training notes
It’s a time for excitement, but also a time for caution Welcome to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Players are raving about the place. Reliever Huston Street told me before he arrived that he...
View ArticleKeep an eye on Rockies pitching, Barmes discussions could occur today
As MLB.com reported last week and as the Denver Post reported last night, the Rockies’ wide-ranging search for an innings-eating starting pitcher, or two, includes standout free-agent right-hander Roy...
View ArticleA busy Rockies weekend
Enjoying time off near the Thanksgiving holiday, but I thought I’d take a few minutes to comment on some news items involving the Rockies: — Two free agent targets appear headed elsewhere, with...
View ArticleBlake reaches agreemernt with Rockies
Veteran third baseman and utility man Casey Blake has agreed to terms on a one-year contract, Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd announced Tuesday, during outfielder Michael Cuddyer’s introductory...
View ArticleRox still combing free agent list for starter
According to the Denver Post this week, the Rockies and right-handed pitcher Kevin Millwood have not progressed much this offseason. While the Rockies have added a pitcher with some experience in Kevin...
View ArticleRoot Sports announces Spring Training schedule
Root Sports Rocky Mountain has released its Spring Training schedule of game telecasts and other programming. Here is the press release: ROOT SPORTS will televise six spring training games live this...
View ArticleKeeping it simple for Chacin, who debuts today
Rockies right-hander Jhoulys Chacin’s 2011 season started in glowing fashion, when he held opposing batters to a .201 batting average before the All-Star break. By the end, everything seemed...
View ArticleO’Dowd says Rockies interested in Francis
The Rockies are pursuing left-handed pitcher Jeff Francis, their ace during their National League championship season of 2007. “We are interested; I have no idea of the outcome of that interest,”...
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