What a difference a day makes. Blame it on the delayed flights, the 100+ Arenado "family" in attendance or that the Rockies were finally tired of leaving runners stranded. Whatever the reason, the Rockies took their weekend frustration at the plate out on Ted Lilly and his host of pitching companions as the Rockies put up 19 hits in a 12-2 rout of the Dodgers. While the hitting was almost flawless, ... [MORE]
Narrowly avoiding the sweep, the Colorado Rockies took the long and hard way towards the win in the final game against the Braves Wednesday afternoon. When the dust settled it took 12 innings, nine blown opportunities with runners in scoring position and 12 Rockies left on base before the catching combination of Rosario and Torrealba combined to walk-off on the Braves. Tyler Chatwood, who was called up for the first his ... [MORE]
Lefter Dexter comes through again. Fowler hit two home runs during Friday night's game at PetCo. The switch-hitting Dex has looked nothing but money from the left side, as all six of his long bombs have come from that side of home. His second HR of the night came in the eighth off Rockies ex-closer, Huston Street. Locked in as Dex has been, Street didn't stand a chance. Asked after the ... [MORE]
While nobody can argue the 5-1 Rockies have played stellar teams to open the season, with both the Brewers and Padres sporting the antithesis of the Rox record, it can't be denied that they are playing stellar baseball top to bottom so far in 2013 (Brignac's defense notwithstanding). Picked the most likely to make a second run at 100 losses by most in the press, Colorado has stunned even their most ... [MORE]
The Rockies came into the 2013 season ready to show the world that they could compete. With all of the conjecture over the past few weeks, especially owner Dick Monfort's praise of the offense as well as the bullpen before the season began, one would be hard pressed to find anyone that was willing to put the game on the line based on the teams starting pitching. With all of the ... [MORE]
Dexter Fowler has agreed to sign a two-year deal that is reportedly worth $11.6 million, according to Jon Heyman. Fowler, who is 26 years old, posted a .300/.389/.474 line last season. He also hit 13 home runs and stole 12 bags. He was eligible for arbitration and the new contract will buy out his second and third years of eligibility. During talks Fowler filed for $5.15 million and the team countered at ... [MORE]
The baseball movie MONEYBALL got shut-out at the Oscars recently. Last year, the Rockies were shut out 8 times; 5 times by teams in the NL West. Colorado shut out an opponent 7 times. In those 7 wins, the starting pitcher went the distance twice. UBALDO JIMENEZ got his 1st win of the season by shutting out the Dodgers in LA on June 1st. And in April, JHOULYS CHACIN twirled the 1st complete game shut ... [MORE]
Dexter Fowler might be a little slower this season, what with his pockets quadrupling over what they held last season. His arbitration avoiding contract is done, assumed to be $2.35 million, and we can only assume he is happy with that. We know he is happy with the weight/muscle he is gaining as he is in Vegas working out with Tulo, Giambi and others. This is the first time Dex ... [MORE]
