The label never goes away: “…the NHL’s No. 1 overall draft choice.” With it comes major expectations. That’s even for those who haven’t been touted as the occasional “generational”-type talent, but just have been rated — at least by one team — as the best of that year’s draft crop. That was the case for…
via Frei: To be No. 1 great, Nathan MacKinnon needs to lead this team — The Denver Post
Much of the attention surrounding the Colorado Rockies behind the plate heading into the 2017 season has focused on Tony Wolters and Tom Murphy. And that’s with good reason, of course. The duo is expected to split time behind the plate as Colorado’s main catchers this season. However, as was evidenced on Monday in a…
via Colorado Rockies Pleased With Depth and Talent at Catcher — Rox Pile
9News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joined Cecil Lammey and Brandon Stokley. Mike talks about free agency so far for the Broncos. Mike then goes into his thoughts on Tony Romo and when he might be released. Mike discusses where the Broncos might go at the quarterback position this next season. Mike weighs in on some…
Brandon Stokley – 03/07/2017 – Cecil Lammey sitting in alongside Brandon Stokley live in studio. Tuesday’s show the guys talk about the NFL’s legal tampering period opening up today as a part of free agency and the latest buzz with current Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. 9News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joined the show. Listen to…
The Broncos have placed second-round tenders on restricted free agents Todd Davis and Brandon McManus, according to NFL sources. The one-year offers are worth $2.746 million each, a significant pay raise for the two who were each paid $600,000 last season. Davis, a linebacker, and McManus, a kicker, have until April 21 to sign the…
via Broncos place 2nd-round tenders on RFAs Todd Davis, Brandon McManus — The Denver Post
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — It has been an impressive spring thus far for Rockies infielder Mark Reynolds. The nine-year veteran enters his second season with the Rockies, looking to crack the Opening Day roster. Through seven games, Reynolds has two doubles and an RBI while hitting .400. He has struck out six times in 15 at…
via Mark Reynolds off to a strong start this spring for Rockies — The Denver Post
Even with franchise-tagged players off the market, the top of the market still has quality, starting with Cincinnati’s Kevin Zeitler.
While the Colorado Rockies are hard at work down in Scottsdale, Ariz., their front office is putting in the hours as well. On Tuesday, they announced that the have finalized the one-year contracts of 25 players. The #Rockies announced today that the following 25 one-year player contracts have been finalized for the 2017 season. pic.twitter.com/3um85yuhQN…
via The Colorado Rockies finalize one-year contracts with 25 players — Mile High Sports
Denver Post sports writers Terry Frei and Mike Chambers post the Avs Mailbag every other Tuesday during the regular season. It’s Terry’s turn here. Pose an Avalanche- or NHL-related question for the Avs Mailbag. After Stan Kroenke began his pursuit of full ownership of the St. Louis Rams with the eye on bringing them to…
When the Denver Nuggets moved center Jusuf Nurkic and first-round pick in exchange for big man Mason Plumlee, the organization knew they were getting a player that would help correct one of their biggest flaws: consistency. Prior to the trade, Denver opted to run with the tandem of Nurkic and Nikola Jokic as the team’s…
via Big man Mason Plumlee is providing the Nuggets a little stability — Mile High Sports
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