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There’s a secret in Scottsdale. You ready? The Colorado Rockies are damn good. I said it. In fact, I’m saying it for them. They’re not going to tell you that (nor should they — that wouldn’t be very “baseball” of them), but it’s true. I’ve been to my fair share of Spring Trainings at the…
via Scottsdale Secret: These Rockies are good (like, no, for real) — Mile High Sports
The Colorado Rockies have a lot of raw young talent for the 2018 season. As the Rockies push forward their agenda, it’s been very clear their motto for the season is all about the youth movement. These young guys are now getting the spotlight they deserve. One of those guys happens to be Raimel Tapia.…
via Colorado Rockies: Don’t sleep on Raimel Tapia and his potential impact — Rox Pile
Everyone has reported to Spring Training and games are underway … except for a few free agents we’ll get to later. Now teams are being graded on how they did in the offseason. We all know the Colorado Rockies went after guys for the bullpen and it was much-needed. They did, however, leave some questions…
via Colorado Rockies: “What if” and the starting pitcher free agents — Rox Pile
Rockies 9, Diamondbacks 3 At Salt River Fields The Rockies’ offense, which has slumbered at times this spring, woke up Wednesday on another chilly day in the desert. The Rockies pounded out 15 hits, including long solo home runs to left field by catchers Tom Murphy and Anthony Bemboom. Ryan McMahon added another double and…
via Tom Murphy homers, Ryan McMahon stays hot as Rockies’ offense heats up — The Denver Post
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Rockies manager Bud Black studies every Cactus League pitch with a critical eye, so when he goes out of his way to praise a pitcher, you pay attention. Such was the case Wednesday after right-handed prospect threw three perfect innings, with two strikeouts, in Colorado’s 9-3 over Arizona. Most impressive? Yency Almonte,…
via Rockies rookie Yency Almonte catches Bud Black’s eye with strong showing — The Denver Post
Another free agent slugger went off the market today, much to the head-scratching of many Colorado Rockies fans. Lucas Duda signed a $3.5 million deal with the Kansas City Royals, eliminating another enticing alternative for the Rockies at first base. It’s time to face the facts, Rockies fans. The Colorado team that came into spring…
via Colorado Rockies taking big chances by not taking any chances — Rox Pile
“So far, so good,” has been the theme through the first five days of Rockies Spring Training 2018. More specifically, it has been “so far, so good,” as Rockies manager Bud Black put it Tuesday, for 23-year-old Ryan McMahon, who is rising to the biggest challenge of his young professional career. Black echoed that sentiment…
via ‘So far, so good’ as Rockies youngsters stake their claim for roster spots — Mile High Sports
All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado recently told the Denver Post there is a different feeling in and around the Colorado Rockies clubhouse this Spring Training. It was a not-so-subtle message to the Rockies’ front office. Arenado wants longtime teammate Carlos Gonzalez back in purple pinstripes. Gonzalez, a 10-year MLB veteran (nine with Colorado), remains a free agent…
via Nolan Arenado’s not-so-subtle message to the Rockies’ front office — Mile High Sports
Picture this. It’s the end of the 2018 season and the Colorado Rockies have made it to the Wild Card game once again. While we would all love to see them win the division, the National League West could be the toughest it has ever been from top to bottom. For now, let’s say they…
via Colorado Rockies: What happens after the Wild Card game? — Rox Pile
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