Colorado climbed above .500 for the first time since the season opener with a victory in a 11-10 slugfest. Kyle Freeland continued to struggle badly giving up five runs in just three innings before being removed by Bud Black. He gave up two more home runs, including one to the opposing pitcher. The Chettis and … Continued
It is only five days before we flip the calendar to August marking the beginning of the dog days and the end of the non-waiver trade deadline. There are reasons for the Colorado Rockies to be optimistic about Rocktober after being mired in the June swoon eight games back in the West and behind several … Continued
sdcarp and company have been banging the drums loud and clear that Chatty should stay in the bullpen. Wednesday night’s game showed why Chatty should be in the bullpen. He cruised through the first three innings while being staked to a comfortable lead 5-0. As usual the wheels came off when he went through the … Continued
After a disappointing start to the week with three consecutive losses, they finished the week with five straight wins including a couple of walk offs. Jordan Lyles gave up the go-ahead 2-run shot after Colorado rallied to tie the game at four in the final game of the Cubs series. The Rockies then went to … Continued
The San Francisco Giants were on their way to setting a record for most pitchers used in a team shutout. The parade of pitchers showed Cain, Affeldt (pitched final game of career), Gearrin, Romo, Bochy (manager’s son?), Broadway, Osich, Lopez, Kontos, Hall, and Petit. That’s a total of eleven pitchers and Bochy was going match … Continued
The game between the Rockies and Dodgers started and ended in dramatic fashion. In the first, Chuck_Nazty grounded a single up the middle and Deej followed with a bunt that rolled on the 1B foul line which stayed there. CarGo then hit a chopper over Brett Anderson that ended up in no man’s land to … Continued
on End of Season, Now What?NICE! I like this from the article: "the Rockies eyed Goudeau as a long reliever who would work multiple innings." Translation - with new
on End of Season, Now What?I'd add their loyalty-to-a-fault mode, whether it be to players or bad contracts or stale coaching. on End of Season, Now What?Correct about zero creative or even expansive thinking. He could have turned into a top super-utility player of all time as HE ages, spelling
on End of Season, Now What?RHP Ashton Goudeau doing good in Arizona Fall League. 13 IP - 4 H - 0 BB - 18 K - 0.00 ERA https://www.mlb.com/rockies/news/ahston-goudeau-rockies-arizona-fall-league on End of Season, Now What?Why should the Monfort's want to change the way they do business? Rox finish 2019 6th in MLB attendance (just barely shy of 3M). on End of Season, Now What?Yeah......visualizing DJ at 1B instead of Murphy just makes you want to cry, huh??? Keep in mind, DJ played a lot of 3B (51 on End of Season, Now What?I haven't been able to watch the LCS games, but from the highlights and summaries - wow! A lot of good stuff. I've held on End of Season, Now What?That is fine if he is healthy by then. His 2 years of service time were spent on the IL. I say leave him on End of Season, Now What?Alright gang - game 6 of the ALCS. Two heavyweights. High stakes. Big money. Both teams using an Opener. Move along. Nothing to see on End of Season, Now What?Saw this earlier today Bob. Here's a guy with 2 years of ML service time. Clock is ticking. I bring him to ST and on End of Season, Now What?RHP Julian Fernandez was taken in the 2017 Rule 5 draft by the SF Giants. He was subsequently waived and claimed by the Marlins. on End of Season, Now What?It appears that it was Bridich who pushed for the opt out in Arenado's contract. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/10/nl-notes-arenado-cano-mets-nats.html