Todd Helton has been on my mind. That’s due, in part, because the Rockies’ former star first baseman is back in baseball. He recently joined his alma mater, the University of Tennessee, as a director of player development for the baseball team. But mostly, I miss him. I leave for spring training in a week…
via Saunders: Todd Helton’s presence still missed by this Rockies beat writer — The Denver Post
The countdown continues toward the start of spring training. After the start to another chilly day in the Denver area, knowing that Colorado Rockies pitchers and catchers are reporting in just a matter of days in sunny Scottsdale is a very welcome thought. It may be the start of February but there are still plenty…
via Colorado Rockies: 3 Things You Should Know on February 3 — Rox Pile
The Colorado Rockies have announced the club’s non-roster invitations to 2017 Major League Spring Training. Below is the current list of 22 players, by position. Left-handed pitchers: Kyle Freeland, Sam Howard, Harrison Musgrave, Jerry Vasto Right-handed pitchers: Matt Carasiti, Ryan Castellani, James Farris, Johendi Jiminian, C.C. Lee Catchers: Anthony Bemboom, Dom Nunez, Chris Rabago, Jan…
via Colorado Rockies Announce Non-Roster Players for Spring Training — Rox Pile
Rockies pitching prospects Sam Howard and Ryan Castellani, along with infielder Ryan McMahon, head the least of 22 non-roster invitees receiving invitations to major league spring training. The list was announced Thursday. The left-handed Howard, 23, and the right-handed Castellani, 20, are considered two of the Rockies most promising young pitchers. Howard was drafted out of Georgia…
via Sam Howard, Ryan Castellani head list of Rockies’ spring training invites — The Denver Post
Denver Post sports writer Patrick Saunders posts his Rockies Mailbag every other week on Tuesdays during the season. Pose a Rockies- or MLB-related question for the Rockies Mailbag. Patrick, I am shocked right now. The Rockies signed a great bullpen guy in Greg Holland. Should we be at all worried about him coming back from…
via Rockies Mailbag: Is Greg Holland’s Tommy John surgery reason for concern? — The Denver Post
By Michael Spencer DENVER (CBS4)– Last season Trevor Story became the best story in baseball. The Colorado Rockies rookie short stop came swinging out of the gates hitting two home runs in his major league debut and hitting a home run in each of his first four games. “It was pretty cool to look back…
via ‘Ready For That Challenge’: Story Returns To Rockies Lineup — CBS Denver
The Colorado Rockies have reportedly brought in yet another former All-Star. According to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports, the team agreed to a minor-league deal with outfielder Domonic Brown on Tuesday. Source: Rockies sign Domonic Brown to minor league deal. Three years ago, an All-Star who looked like a future star. Now 29 and a long…
via Rockies reportedly add former All-Star Domonic Brown on minor-league pact — Mile High Sports
Heading into the offseason, the Colorado Rockies needed to accomplish two goals: Find a first baseman and solidify the bullpen. The Rockies did indeed check both of those boxes, but is there now another weakness that Colorado needs to address? The Rockies signed four players in the offseason as a part of a rebuild of…
via Colorado Rockies: Do They Have a Problem Looming on the Bench? — Rox Pile
The Colorado Rockies sport one of the top outfields in the game. Seeing that, the Rockies front office anticipates competing in 2017. However, before fans sing the praises of Colorado’s 2017 squad, let us analyze how the 2016 outfield performed. RYAN RABURN: 2016 GRADE D+ (fWAR -0.2) Acquired prior to the start of the 2016…
via Colorado Rockies: Grading and Analyzing the 2016 Outfielders — Rox Pile
The Rockies made two bold moves Saturday. They officially signed former Kansas City Royals reliever Greg Holland to a one-year contract. Then they designated right-handed starter Eddie Butler to clear space on the 40-man roster. Butter, a former first-round draft choice, has struggled to succeed at the major-league level. Holland’s contract, which includes a vesting…
via Greg Holland officially signs with Rockies; Eddie Butler designated for assignment — The Denver Post
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