Jorge De La Rosa struggled with command, but that didn't stop the Rockies from handing Walt Weiss, their first year manager, the win at the end of the game. De La Rosa only lasted 4 1/3, giving up four runs on 5 hits. He also walked three, struck out three and threw an HR pitch that Braun took to the opposite field. He didn't seem like he was fooling hitters and ... [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]
The Rockies will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks today at 1:10 for their first game of spring. The lineup is full of starters with a notable absences in Helton, who Weiss has mentioned will be taking several games off so as not to push it too much too soon. Helton hasn't played since his late season surgery. Another player that hasn't seen time on the field with his teammates, since undergoing ... [MORE]
While the day ended uncomfortably, at least for one Mr. Todd Helton, it began in such a way that RoxWalkOff regular TJinPhoenix gave the first full workout his seal of approval. TJ sent me a few quick texts, and some pictures, of the days workout. His update helps those of us, that weren't able to just drive down the street and catch some baseball in our backyard, get a feeling for ... [MORE]
The Rockies are officially above the .500 mark for the year! This game was lost by the Astros, with four fielding errors, as much as it won by the Rockies. In a game that featured a towering home run, and some excellent hitting to go around, there was much to appreciate about this retooled team. Jeremy Guthrie was on the mound for Opening Day and all we've heard from the team, ... [MORE]
The Denver Post hosted a 1 hour "live chat previewing Rockies' spring training with beat writers Troy Renck and Patrick Saunder" today, covering everything from the leadership of Tulo, to the likelihood of seeing Blackmon in the outfield this season. Dex's name came up several times in what proved to be a very entertaining chat, with some excellent questions from Rockies fans. Even "Jeremy Guthrie" asked a question, but it ... [MORE]
As was pointed out, it seems that we are in the godforsaken "lull" period in-between off-season transactions and Spring Training, so maybe some outlandish predictions will spark some debate and keep us all busy for a bit. Here are mine for the 2012 Rox! NL West: 1. Rockies: 90-72 2. D-backs: 88-74 3. Giants: 85-77 4. Dodgers: 82-80 5. Padres: 75-87 Stats for the "every-day" line-up: 1. Fowler: .280/10/60 2. Scutaro: .295/12/70 3. CarGo: .315/28/105 4. Tulo: .299/32/110 5. Cuddyer: .275/25/95 6. Helton: .305/15/75 7. Hernandez: ... [MORE]
What is better than filling a long needed spot at second? Filling it with someone who not only had an excellent line last season, going 299/.358/.423 in 445 plate appearances with Red Sox, but also filling it with someone who is liked by Tulo and great friends of CarGo (who tweeted "Happy for the arrival of my friend Marco Scutaro to @Rockies ¡Welcome bro!" shortly after the trade became official). ... [MORE]
I hope to have it so you guys can post your own topics tonight, but there are 2 that have been put in comments that I'd like as actual posts. Here is one from Bob in WV: OK, here we go and “sounding off”: One topic I never hear about is the value of Todd Helton defensively to Tulo. We all have seen the amazing plays that Tulo has made over ... [MORE]
