Selig allowing anyone to wear No. 42 Nov 19, 2009
"I think we should honor him, too," Colorado Rockies reliever LaTroy Hawkins said. "When you think about it, he had to go through all of the stuff that Jackie did.". (Yahoo News -- African Americans)
Colorado's Jim Tracy NL Manager of the Year Nov 19, 2009
Tracy was promoted from bench coach following Clint Hurdle's dismissal in May and led the Rockies to the wild card. Scioscia kept the Angels going after the death of pitcher Nick Adenhart, and they won their fifth AL West title in six years. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Tracy rewarded with NL Manager honor Nov 19, 2009
The Official Site of the Colorado Rockies ... DENVER -- Jim Tracy took over the Rockies on May 29 hoping to straighten out specific problems ... The Rockies issued a release shortly after the results of the vote were made known to announce that Tracy and the club had finalized a three-year contract, to run through 2012. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Marquis tops free-agent list for Rox Nov 19, 2009
The Official Site of the Colorado Rockies ... The Rockies have made no secret of their build-from-within philosophy in recent years, but that doesn't mean they will sit on the sideline during the free-agent signing period, which begins Thursday night at 10:01 p.m. MT. ... While the high-priced free agents are all but certainly out of the Rockies' plans, general manager Dan O'Dowd has shown the ability to bargain hunt with the best of them. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Tribes invite businesses to reservations Nov 19, 2009
Quannah Dallas, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Economic Development director, said it's an exciting time for the community, which broke ground Monday on a new spring-training facility for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies major-league baseball teams. Dallas said the tendency of Native American communities to be more deliberate and methodical when making business decisions has served them well, helping to avoid the kind of overbuilding that occurred in other parts of the Valley. (AZCentral -- Business)
Top MLB Managers Nov 19, 2009
Rockies' Tracy, Angels' Scioscia win manager of the year awards ... The Rockies also rewarded Jim Tracy with a three-year contract ... Just 18-28 when Jim Tracy took over, the Rockies went 74-42 the rest of the way and took the NL wild card. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Angels' Scioscia, Rockies' Tracy voted managers of year Nov 19, 2009
" Scioscia received 15 of 28 first-place votes and 106 points overall, beating out Minnesota's (six first-place votes, 72 points), New York's (four and 34), Seattle's (two and 19), Texas' (one and 19) and Detroit's (two points). Tracy, unemployed a year ago, took over the Rockies on May 29 when they 18-28. The Rockies went 74-42 under Tracy and finished with their best record (92-70) in franchise history, winning the NL wild-card berth. He was rewarded Wednesday with a three-year contract... (USA Today -- Sports)
Cowlitz Black Bears sign first player Nov 19, 2009
As a senior, he caught for Tyler Matzek, the 2009 first-round draft pick of the Colorado Rockies. We re expecting to use Nolan behind the plate and on the mound, Black Bears coach Bryson LeBlanc said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Rockies reward Tracy with three-year contract Nov 19, 2009
Jim Tracy of Colorado Rockies gets three-year deal on same day as NL Manager of the Year award - ESPN ... The Rockies announced the deal Wednesday, less than an hour after he won the NL Manager of the Year award ... The Rockies went 74-42 under Tracy and won the NL wild-card spot. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Tracy, Scioscia voted MLB's top managers Nov 19, 2009
Colorado Rockies' Jim Tracy, Los Angeles' Mike Scioscia named managers of year - ESPN ... Angels manager Mike Scioscia and Rockies manager Jim Tracy were named the AL and NL managers of the year ... Less than an hour after the award was announced, the Rockies said Tracy had been rewarded with a three-year contract. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Scioscia, Tracy are managers of year Nov 19, 2009
Less than an hour after the award was announced, the Rockies said Tracy had been rewarded with a three-year contract. Commissioner Bud Selig said he s working on tightening up the 2010 playoff schedule so there will be fewer gaps between games. (Boston Globe)
A bit more travel this turkey day Nov 19, 2009
AAA predicts a bit more Thanksgiving travel in the Rockies this year - Denver Business Journal ... AAA predicts a bit more Thanksgiving travel in the Rockies this year ... The auto club predicts these Thanksgiving travel patterns in the Rockies. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Acta Adds Alomar To Coaching Staff Nov 19, 2009
He later played for the Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers and Mets. Alomar won a gold glove for fielding excellence and was voted the AL's top rookie in 1990, when he hit. (Kansas City, TheInsiders.com)
D-backs unveil Spring Training slate Nov 18, 2009
Final season in Tucson opens March 4 against Rockies ... will begin on March 4, when they host the Colorado Rockies at Tucson Electric Park at 1:05 p.m. MST. ... The team broke ground on Monday on the 140-acre facility, which will be shared with the Rockies. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
BBWAA to name top managers on Wednesday Nov 18, 2009
Tracy took over for the fired Clint Hurdle on May 29 after the Rockies stumbled to an 18-28 start. Under Tracy, the Rockies went 74-42 and reached the postseason for the first time since advancing to the World Series in 2007 ... The Rockies' 92 wins this season were a franchise high. (News & Observer -- Sports)
* [ LETTERS ] Nov 18, 2009
As a long time fan of the Colorado Rockies baseball team in the US, for which Tsao played, it is inconceivable to me that there is any fire behind the media smoke regarding the character of this truly decent and much respected young man ... His dedication to rehabilitation exercises each and every day, and the respect he earned from everyone in the Colorado Rockies organization, teammates and front office alike, speaks to the genuine and enduring qualities of his character ... We were proud of... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Solid turnout for Angel Capital Summit Nov 18, 2009
Roughly 430 people were on hand at the Colorado Convention Center on Tuesday morning for the Rockies Venture Club s third annual Angel Capital Summit, an all-day event at which entrepreneurs pitch their business plans in hopes of attracting angel investment. Although the total number of attendees was down from about 500 at last year s event, the summit attracted a good crowd given the state of the economy, said Maita Lester, executive director of the Rockies Venture Club. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Voters could show Gonzalez some love Nov 18, 2009
The favorite is Rockies skipper Jim Tracy, for obvious reasons. Tracy took over for the dismissed Clint Hurdle on May 29, when the Rockies were 18-28. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
DUGOUT: Baseball awards to be announced this week Nov 18, 2009
In the National League, Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Jim Tracy of the Colorado Rockies, and Tony LaRussa of the St. Louis Cardinals are among those expected to receive votes. The most highly touted award, Most Valuable Player, will be announced on Nov. 23 and 24. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
What, No Ticker-Tape Parade? Nov 18, 2009
To quote Mr. Moussaoui's own, not entirely unjustified reaction on going off to do life without parole at a maximum-security prison in the Rockies: "America, you lost, I won!" At last report this convicted terrorist remains in good health, at least physically. And not much more deranged than anyone else whose life's ambition is mass murder. (Townhall.com)
Torre's top-skipper fate approaching Nov 18, 2009
Tracy took over the Colorado Rockies on May 29 and turned them into the Dodgers' most persistent pursuer, already having been named Sporting News' NL top skipper. Other likely contenders for the award include Charlie Manuel of the Phillies, Tony La Russa of the Cardinals, Bobby Cox of the Braves and Fredi Gonzalez of the Marlins. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Cowlitz Black Bears sign first player Nov 18, 2009
As a senior, he caught for Tyler Matzek, the 2009 first-round draft pick of the Colorado Rockies. We re expecting to use Nolan behind the plate and on the mound, Black Bears coach Bryson LeBlanc said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Phillies' Cisco records first AFL win Nov 18, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. Right-hander allows one hit over four shutout innings. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Tracy favored to add more hardware Nov 18, 2009
The Official Site of the Colorado Rockies ... Rockies skipper is front-runner for BBWAA's top manager ... DENVER -- Rockies manager Jim Tracy fashioned a turnaround of historic proportions. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Baseball Inks Seven For 2011 Nov 18, 2009
2009 Selected Colorado Rockies Scout Team Selected for Area Code Tryouts Rawlings All-American Underclassmen Honorable Mention Rawlings Norcal World Series All-Tournament Team Selection First team Delta River League Set school record for strikeouts (Single Game and Season) Sheldon HS Team MVP 6-4 record, 2. 07 ERA, 93 K in 54 IP, only 25 Hits Allowed Hit. (Gobulldogs.com)
Selig allowing anyone to wear No. 42 Nov 18, 2009
"I think we should honor him, too," Colorado Rockies reliever LaTroy Hawkins said. "When you think about it, he had to go through all of the stuff that Jackie did.". (Yahoo News -- African Americans)
Happ falls just shy of top NL rookie Nov 17, 2009
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Ryan Braun beat Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki by two votes, 128-126, in 2007. Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez beat Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman by four votes, 105-101, in 2006. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Santa Clara Baseball Signs Three Players During... Nov 17, 2009
nominated to play in Rawlings NorCal World Series and Colorado Rockies scout team. Peter Summerville, C 6 feet 1 inch/195 lbs. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Braves could add to roster by Friday Nov 17, 2009
Like the Yankees under Girardi, the Rockies sometimes won games in spite of their skipper ... Me neither but he was the bag of balls the Angels used to steal Figgins from the Colorado Rockies back in 2001 ... LaRussa had no pitching going into the season, wasn t supposed to compete with the Cubs, didn t have a 2nd baseman he was comfortable with, etc And Tracy did a great job with that Rockies club. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Marlins' Coghlan, A's Bailey win rookie of the year honors Nov 17, 2009
"The first fly ball I caught was in the major leagues against the (Colorado) Rockies," said Coghlan, 24, who batted. 372 in 72 games after the All-Star break and led the majors with 113 hits in the second half. (USA Today -- Sports)
$7B Rockies Express gas pipeline completed Nov 17, 2009
The Rockies Express pipeline, the massive $6 ... Oil and gas companies in the Rocky Mountain region backed the Rockies Express because they hoped it would narrow the gap between regional prices and the price natural gas fetched on the national market ... In October 2005, the gap between Rockies natural gas prices and those at the New York Mercantile Exchange was nearly $3. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Facility for D-backs, Rockies under way Nov 17, 2009
The Official Site of the Colorado Rockies ... The D-backs and Rockies will share a new Spring Training facility in 2011 ... -- Under conditions that would have favored a pitcher, the D-backs and Rockies broke ground on a new Spring Training facility on Monday on Salt River Pima-Maricopa Native American Community land just west of the Loop 101 and north of Indian Bend Road. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Walker's impact shows in trophy case Nov 17, 2009
The Official Site of the Colorado Rockies ... Former slugger set Rockies' award-season standard ... DENVER -- Before the 1995 season, the Rockies signed free-agent outfielder Larry Walker to help lead a young franchise to success. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Ground broken for Diamondbacks-Rockies Cactus League facility Nov 17, 2009
Less than four months after the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies announced they would share a new spring training facility on land owned by the , the project broke ground Monday at the northwest corner of Loop 101 and Indian Bend Road. The 11,000-seat ballpark will be open for the 2011 spring training season. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
For marijuana, a move into the open in a ski town Nov 17, 2009
Even before last week's town vote here that decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana, one of the best-selling T-shirts at Shirt and Ernie's on Main Street winked at what it means to live and play 9,600 feet up in the Rockies ... Even before last week's town vote here that decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana, one of the best-selling T-shirts at Shirt and Ernie's on Main Street winked at what it means to live and play 9,600 feet up in the Rockies. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Happ loses out on Rookie of Year bid Nov 17, 2009
He tossed two shutouts ; blanking the Blue Jays 10-0 June 27 in Toronto and silencing the Rockies Aug. 5 in Colorado 7-0. The 27-year-old lefty hit a snag in September when he was sidelined by a rib cage injury, and posted a 4. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Award season Nov 16, 2009
Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies ... Todd Helton, Rockies. (USA Today -- Sports)
BBWAA set to name top rookies Nov 16, 2009
The Colorado Rockies on Friday declined the 2010 team option on Rafeal Betancourt, making the reliever a free agent. The Milwaukee Brewers have declined their mutual option on pitcher Braden Looper, instead agreeing to a $1 million buyout with the right-hander. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rockies decline option on Betancourt Nov 15, 2009
The Colorado Rockies on Friday declined the 2010 team option on Rafeal Betancourt, making the reliever a free agent. The Rockies acquired the 34-year-old right-hander from the Cleveland Indians this past July ... In 61 combined games with the Tribe and Rockies last season, Betancourt posted a 4-3 record with a 2. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Skip altitude sickness Nov 15, 2009
Unlike Colorado s Rocky Mountain towns, where elevations are often 7,000 to 9,000 feet or higher above sea level, these two Canadian Rockies gems rest at elevations lower than 5,500 feet. But there s nothing small about the skiing at Norquay, Sunshine, and Lake Louise. (Boston Globe)
Royals sign Bellorin to Minors contract Nov 14, 2009
KANSAS CITY -- Catcher Edwin Bellorin, who played sparingly for the Rockies in the last three seasons, has signed a Minor League contract with the Royals. Bellorin, 27, played in a total of eight games for the Rockies, going 3-for-13. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Rockies decline $5M option on RHP Betancourt Nov 14, 2009
Colorado Rockies decline $5 million option on right-hander Rafael Betancourt - ESPN ... Rockies decline option on Betancourt ... DENVER -- The Rockies declined a $5 million option on right-hander , a key setup man as Colorado won the NL wild-card race. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Eight more elect for free agency Nov 14, 2009
Red Sox third baseman Chris Woodward also filed for free agency, while the Rockies had three relievers hit the market: Chad Fox, Juan Rincon and Rafael Betancourt ... The Colorado Rockies on Friday declined the 2010 team option on Rafeal Betancourt, making the reliever a free agent. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Junior Sale impresses major league scouts Nov 14, 2009
"He threw strikes and did a good job," said Fort Myers' John Cedarburg, a scout for the Colorado Rockies. "Good rhythm, good balance.". (The News-Press -- Sports)
Villalona loses U.S. visa Nov 14, 2009
Options declined: The Rockies have declined a $5 million option on right-handed setup man Rafael Betancourt. Betancourt went 4-3 with a 2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Sakic selected for Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Nov 14, 2009
Joining them in the class of 2010 are former Northern Colorado football coach Bob Blasi, Cherry Creek High School baseball coach and Colorado Rockies scout Marc Johnson, former NCAA champion wrestler Dean Lahr and former Broncos announcer Larry Zimmer. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- NHL)
Hanley wins second Silver Slugger Nov 13, 2009
The only other NL shortstop with numbers to seriously challenge Ramirez for the Silver Slugger Award was Troy Tulowitzki of the Rockies. Tulowitzki had more home runs (32) and a higher slugging percentage. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Rockies hope to agree with Betancourt Nov 13, 2009
The Official Site of the Colorado Rockies ... DENVER -- The Rockies are hoping to hammer out an agreement with Rafael Betancourt before Friday's deadline for the club to decide whether to exercise a $5 million option for the right-handed pitcher ... Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd said Wednesday, at the conclusion of the MLB General Mangers Meetings in Chicago, that the club is discussing with Betancourt's representatives "a number of different options." Although teams that watch their... (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Healing Health Care: Dealing with health care fraud head-on Nov 13, 2009
Charles Barta retired to Green Valley this summer after 10 years as a medical director for several health care insurers in Denver, including Colorado Access, the non-profit Medicaid HMO, Community HealthPlan of the Rockies, United Healthcare and Anthem Blue Cross. Before that, he was physician-in-charge of Kaiser Permanente of Colorado. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
MSU announces initial November baseball signees Nov 13, 2009
A 29th-round draft selection of the Colorado Rockies in Major League Baseball's 2009 June draft. PERSONAL: Born McKenzie Corey Dickerson on May 22, 1989 in McComb, Miss. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
CD's Connect the Dots..Their Place In The Sun Nov 12, 2009
Not so in '09 and although the Phils were able to overcome his struggles against the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers, they could not do so in his only appearance in the World Series. The same can be said for relief pitcher Brad Lidge, though in retrospect, he came oh so close to becoming a potential Philadelphia hero again, as he was in 2008. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Inbox: What's next for Hawpe and Atkins? Nov 12, 2009
The Official Site of the Colorado Rockies ... What will the Rockies do with Garrett Atkins and Brad Hawpe ... The Rockies are expected to non-tender Atkins, so teams are most likely to wait until Atkins is on the open market and not tied to the arbitration rules. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Rox infielder McCoy claimed by Jays Nov 12, 2009
The Official Site of the Colorado Rockies ... Former Colorado Rockies utility infielder Mike McCoy was claimed off waivers on Tuesday by the Toronto Blue Jays and added to the Jays' 40-man roster ... Manager of Year honors might be Rockies' best bet. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
New Diamondbacks park designed with shade Nov 12, 2009
Diamondbacks President Derrick Hall says the team and the Colorado Rockies agreed that shading the grandstand was a key design element for the shared 11,000-seat stadium. Sunshine is an essential element of the 15-team Cactus League with fans escaping frigid weather in places like Colorado, Chicago and Cleveland for baseball under blue skies. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
New Diamondbacks ballpark designed with lots of shade Nov 12, 2009
The Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies agreed that shading the grandstand was a key design element for the shared 11,000-seat stadium, Diamondbacks President Derrick Hall said ... Some of the Cactus League's 11 stadiums, including the Rockies field in Tucson, have very little grandstand shading ... Both the Diamondbacks and Rockies will play one more spring season in Tucson, while Mortenson Construction builds the new complex. (AZCentral -- News)
D-backs add Williams, Porter as Coaches Nov 12, 2009
269 with 193 doubles, 40 triples, 113 home runs and 502 RBI in 1,064 games in the farm systems for the Cubs, Athletics, Rangers, Colorado Rockies and Atlanta Braves. Sherlock, 49, returns for his 13th season with the club, 11th in his current capacity (1998-2002, 2005-present) as bullpen and catching coach, and is the lone member of the coaching staff that has been on board since the inaugural season in 1998. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Baseball GMs come to Chicago for brief meeting Nov 11, 2009
NOTES: Colorado Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd was voted Sporting News' Executive of the Year by a panel of major league GMs and assistant GMs. O'Dowd was presented with the award Monday night. (FindLaw News)
Indians Announce 2010 Spring Schedule Nov 11, 2009
at Colorado Rockies (SS) ... March 22 vs. Colorado Rockies Wed. (Kansas City, TheInsiders.com)
Coolbaugh tournament continues to succeed Nov 11, 2009
The Official Site of the Colorado Rockies ... Rockies' late-season additions join Fogg, Herges on market. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Jays add Dopirak, McCoy to roster Nov 10, 2009
Third baseman claimed off waivers from Rockies ... TORONTO -- The Blue Jays added a pair of players to their 40-man roster on Monday, selecting the contract of first baseman Brian Dopirak from Triple-A Las Vegas and claiming infielder Mike McCoy off waivers from the Rockies ... Third baseman claimed off waivers from Rockies. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Selig allowing anyone to wear No. 42 Nov 10, 2009
"I think we should honor him, too," Colorado Rockies reliever LaTroy Hawkins said. "When you think about it, he had to go through all of the stuff that Jackie did.". (Yahoo News -- African Americans)
Contreras, Beimel file for free agency Nov 10, 2009
The Official Site of the Colorado Rockies ... Rockies' late-season additions join Fogg, Herges on market ... DENVER -- Right-hander Jose Contreras and left-hander Joe Beimel, both late-season additions to the Rockies' bullpen, each filed for free agency on Monday. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Tracy, Tulowitzki up for hardware Nov 10, 2009
The Official Site of the Colorado Rockies ... DENVER -- By now, Rockies manager Jim Tracy is used to the drill: Someone announces he's the National League's top manager for 2009, he thanks everyone, then he clears a spot for another trophy ... But there are no assumptions when it comes to Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, the on-field leader of the turnaround that made Tracy such a logical honoree. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Rockies prospect Rosario wins AFL honor Nov 10, 2009
The Official Site of the Colorado Rockies ... DENVER -- Rockies catching prospect Wilin Rosario hit two home runs in one game last week and earned Arizona Fall League Player of the Week honors, the league announced Monday ... Rockies' late-season additions join Fogg, Herges on market. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Robert Miller, hockey coach, father of former Bruin; at 80 Nov 10, 2009
Paul played five seasons of minor league pro hockey and three games in the National Hockey League for the Colorado Rockies. Bob, who starred at the University of New Hampshire, represented the United States at the 1976 Olympics and played 404 games in the NHL, 263 with the Bruins from 1977-1981. (Boston Globe)
