Opening Day prequel, sunny and 62
POSTCARDS FROM SPRING TRAINING Tucson – It’s Opening Day, the prequel. Yesterday, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen told Chicago reporters: “I hate spring training, it’s boring, but everyone does...
View ArticleRockies win B game against Arizona Diamondbacks
Attention fans: The good news is that the Rockies won today. The bad news? It doesn’t count in the standings, as their 5-0 victory came in a B game against Arizona Diamondbacks’ minor leaguers, save...
View ArticleFowler, Stewart get starts at top of the order
PHOENIX — Looking to spark a team that has lost six of its past seven games, manager Clint Hurdle tweaked the lineup today, putting arguably his two hottest hitters at the top. With Ryan Spilborghs...
View ArticleGiambi, Peralta, Flores and Phillips will be called up
DENVER — The Rockies will receive reinforcements Tuesday as they attempt to snap their five-game losing streak and return to the top of the wild-card berth. Sources confirmed Monday night that first...
View ArticleRox make late run at Arizona starter Garland
With no guarantee on Aaron Cook will perform well when healthy, the Rockies have aggressively pursued Arizona starter Jon Garland tonight in trade talks, according to a major league source. The...
View ArticleRox land Contreras for Triple-A starter Hynick
DENVER — The White Sox surrendered Monday night, helping two teams in the National League West. After an unsuccesful bid to get Arizona’s Jon Garland, the Rockies acquired struggling White Sox starter...
View ArticleTulowitzki wins Player of Week honors
DENVER — Troy Tulowitzki could have easily won NL Player of the Week a month ago, until San Diego’s Adrian Gonzalez went nuclear. This time Tulowitzki smoked the competition, winning the award Monday...
View ArticleLineups and a jolt or two of caffeine
First things first. If there are any typos in this blog, blame the dang caffeine. My typical two cups of Joe just passed three and made the turn toward four. Stuff happens when you’re covering a day...
View ArticleMonday morning musings on Rockies’ roster, bullpen
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Even before Jorge De La Rosa and Jhoulys Chacin dealt with minor injuries last week, the Rockies needed rotation depth. Jon Garland provides a low-risk safety net, a veteran, who...
View ArticleJon Garland’s contract features plenty of incentives
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Jon Garland has plenty of incentive to pitch well for the Rockies based on his contract. According to figures obtained by The Denver Post, the veteran right-hander can earn an...
View ArticleRockies Recap: Rockies 7, Dodgers 6; Garland very sharp
At Camelback Ranch GLENDALE, ARIZ. –This much we now know: Jon Garland leaves a good first impression. The 33-year-old right-hander made his Cactus League debut for the Rockies Tuesday night against...
View ArticleRockies’ Garland thrilled with win; Cuddyer hopes wrist is OK
News, notes and quotes from the Rockies’ clubhouse following their 6-3 victory over the Padres Saturday night: * Starter Jon Garland (six innings, two runs on five hits) won his first game since April...
View ArticleJon Garland not happy about five-inning outings, wishes had longer leash
CHICAGO — Among the reasons the Rockies signed Jon Garland, his competitiveness ranked near the top. He wants the ball. Wants to pitch. And six weeks into his stint with the Rockies, he would like to...
View ArticleMichael Cuddyer likely to start Friday for Rockies
Michael Cuddyer took good-natured ribbing about his new buzz cut. Maybe it will make him more aerodynamic. He’s clearly on the fast track back to the Rockies’ lineup. Cuddyer will play two extended...
View ArticleCubs fans must buy this book: “Beyond Bartman, Curses and Goats: 104 Reasons...
[caption id="attachment_15441" align="alignnone" width="495"] Former Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood. (The Associated Press)[/caption] Like Chris Neitzel, I grew up in Oswego, Ill. as a devoted follower of the...
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