Catchers for the Colorado Rockies will be a topic of conversation throughout spring training and into the early part of the 2017 campaign. We talked earlier in this article about the battle looming between Tom Murphy and Tony Wolters for not only playing time but who will be the Opening Day starter in Milwaukee. While…
via Colorado Rockies: Underrated Move Provides Catching Depth — Rox Pile
There is a lot of anticipation surrounding the Colorado Rockies and what could well be a playoff push in the 2017 season. With a young and talented rotation, star-studded lineup that can produce plenty of runs and offseason moves in place that are expected to shore up some of Colorado’s 2016 weaknesses, things look good…
via Colorado Rockies: 3 Battles to Watch Heading into 2017 — Rox Pile
Happy Holidays to everyone! I hope that everyone was able to spend time with loved ones and make some special memories. With 2017 just a couple of days away, I always start to look back at some of my favorite moments from the year that is winding down. I wanted to do the same recapping…
via Colorado Rockies: 10 Highlights from the 2016 Season — Rox Pile
After acquiring new voices for their manager and bench coach, the Rockies looked internally to fill out the remainder of their coaching staff.
via Rockies fill out coaching staff as Duane Espy returns as hitting coach — The Denver Post
Mike Dunn is not going to immediately, nor single-handedly, fix what ails the Rockies’ bullpen. But the 31-year-old left-hander certainly brings a can-do attitude and some impressive credentials to the endeavor.
via Lefty Mike Dunn eager to be key part of Rockies’ bullpen rebuilding project — The Denver Post
It’s supposed to dip below zero over the next couple of days in Denver, but the Rockies are already thinking of spring in Scottsdale, Ariz.
via Rockies announce 2017 spring training schedule — The Denver Post
Tweet +1 Like Share Pin Reddit The Rockies most glaring hole going into the offseason was their bullpen, which gave up 28 blown saves (third worst in baseball) last season, and yet Colorado has yet to make any moves to fill that hole. Instead, they’ve signed a shortstop/outfielder to play first base, building up an already…
via The Rockies bullpen may not be in as bad of shape as we think — Mile High Sports
DENVER (AP/CBS4) — The Colorado Rockies and reliever Mike Dunn have agreed to a contract. The 31-year-old Dunn shores up a Colorado bullpen that blew 28 saves last season. The lefty was 6-1 with a 3.40 ERA in 51 appearances last season for Miami. Dunn was originally picked by the New York Yankees in the…
The Rockies’ plan to rebuild their bullpen took a big step forward Thursday when the Rockies signed left-handed free-agent reliever Mike Dunn to a three-year deal. He will become the Rockies’ primary left-handed reliever, taking over for Boone Logan, who is now a free agent.
via Rockies sign reliever Mike Dunn to three-year, $19 million deal — The Denver Post
The Rockies are confident right-handed pitcher Chad Bettis, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer last month and then underwent surgery, will make a full recovery.
via Rockies confident Chad Bettis will fully recover from testicular cancer — The Denver Post
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