Obviously, we’re big fans of Nolan Arenado here at Roxpile, and more than one of our writers have declared him the best third baseman in the game. But I wanted to know if that opinion held any weight outside of Colorado. So we got a hold of two writers that also get to cover some…
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The Colorado Rockies continue to inch closer to the regular season, and a majority of position battles and roster decisions will soon be settled. Today’s first piece provides an alternative to two decisions. Hoffman’s Alternative Role Jeff Hoffman is expected to develop in to a top of the rotation starter for the Rockies at some…
via Colorado Rockies: 3 Things You Should Know on March 22 — Rox Pile
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Rockies infielder Alexi Amarista was often overlooked because he’s only 5-feet-6. But he remained confident he would get a chance to prove he is not short on talent. On January 25, 2007, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signed Amarista as an amateur free agent, assigning him to play rookie-level ball in…
via Alexi Amarista playing big league baseball despite small frame — The Denver Post
If I learned one thing while I was in Paris, it was this … the City of Lights is not a stronghold for the Colorado Rockies. I’m sure that statement has blindsided you completely, right? I’m sure you believed that there were sports bars throughout Paris that would stay open all night just to make…
via Colorado Rockies: NL West Talk and Blank Stares in Paris — Rox Pile
Monday is in the books, and there were no additional injuries to the Colorado Rockies. Those two alone are good enough, but today’s first story brings even more hope back to the clubhouse after a tough stretch. #TogetherForBettis Chad Bettis has faced a tough battle this offseason, but the Colorado Rockies are determined to prove…
via Colorado Rockies: 3 Things You Should Know on March 21 — Rox Pile
In an earlier article here on Rox Pile, we discussed what the lineup for the Colorado Rockies might look like at the start and end of the 2017 season. You can check out that article by clicking here. Of course, there have been some injuries of note during Rockies camp that will greatly affect the…
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On Thursday, SportsonEarth.com published an article that listed the Colorado Rockies among six teams that needed to start the 2017 season strong. You can read the article and see the others teams mentioned along with the Rockies by clicking here. The premise of the article was that the Rockies had been besieged by injuries in…
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Rockies shortstop Trevor Story takes pride in having Stu Cole as his infield instructor and third-base coach. “Stu is the man,” he said. “He has a lot of experience and a lot of knowledge. He has seen the game played at a high level, and I think that really helps him and…
via Stu Cole strives to improve Rockies infielders’ performance — The Denver Post
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Ian Desmond returned to the Rockies clubhouse Thursday after surgeons repaired a broken bone in his left hand the day before. Even with his arm wrapped like a club, with a metal plate inserted under the skin, Desmond’s prognosis made Colorado manager Bud Black a bit cheery. “Now the healing process begins,”…
March Madness officially kicked off on Tuesday. That includes Colorado State University advancing in the first round of the NIT. It could also have applied to the Colorado Rockies as well. Sure, it’s a different sport, but the Rockies had their own dose of madness on Tuesday afternoon, rallying for four runs in the ninth…
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