Michelle HoagMichelle Hoag

I'm Michelle, but you can call me Rockies Woman. I grew up in Colorado and I've been a diehard Rockies fan since the beginning. Now I live in New York City and I'm working on a master's degree in writing. We'll see where life takes me from here!

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Evaluating the Talent: Jonathan Herrera

I have always liked Jonathan Herrera. I can’t really put my finger on why, because he doesn’t bring anything extra special at the plate, on the basepaths, or in the field. He’s an okay…Read More

This Week on Rox Pile

Spring training is approaching … just a few more baseball-free weeks! In the meantime, catch up on your Rox Pile reading from the past week. Sunday Believing he will give us a hope and a future,…Read More

Evaluating the Talent: Todd Helton

Few words really need to be said about Todd Helton. Even though Troy Tulowitzki was recently named MLB Network’s Face of the Rockies, we all know it’s really the Toddfather. He may be nearing…Read More

Evaluating the Talent: Charlie Culberson

Remember how Marco Scutaro was going to save the day at 2nd base and in the 2-hole? Remember how well that worked out? Allow me to refresh your memory. Stats with the 2012 Colorado Rockies (95 games):…Read More

This Week on Rox Pile

Hey Rockies fans! Time for another edition of This Week on Rox Pile, heavy on the player evaluations and offseason moves news! Saturday The news broke that Troy Tulowitzki would not be taking part in the…Read More

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Evaluating the Talent: Cristhian Adames

As we examine the Rockies roster and think about who is fit for major league service in 2013 and who…Read More

This Week on Rox Pile

So far, the 2012-2013 offseason has been a bit of a slow one for the Rockies. But you know what’s…Read More

This Week on Rox Pile

Merry Christmas from all of us at Rox Pile! Here’s a roundup of what we published this past week. Saturday Should…Read More

A Letter to Santa

Dear Santa, I have to admit, my belief in you is wavering. And it doesn’t really have anything…Read More

This Week on Rox Pile

A slightly belated look back at all the fantastic original content published last week on Rox Pile! Sunday The…Read More

This Week On Rox Pile

Get excited, because it is time for the first December edition of This Week on Rox Pile! Read on to make…Read More

Now What, Jason Giambi?

Poor Jason Giambi. He went from being an important role player on the Rockies to a candidate for manager…Read More

Dante Bichette Hired as Rockies Hitting Coach

Okay, I had to make the title that in order to optimize search engines and all that business but what…Read More

This Week on Rox Pile

The weekly digest feature is back on Rox Pile! Tune in here on Saturdays for links to every post we publish,…Read More

Walt!!

If you have read much at all of my baseball writing, then you know I have a deep, unassailable affection…Read More

Dear Jim

Nobody wants to write a letter like this. Not even me, and I’m the type who prefers to give it…Read More

Rockies at Dodgers, September 29 2012: Game Time, Lineups, and Preview

Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers, 7:10 MDT In this latest edition of the Rockies’ quest…Read More

Rockies Still in Danger of Losing 100 as 2012 Draws to a Close

Rockies 0, Dodgers 8 Recently there has been a bit of an uproar over the rumor that Facebook has released…Read More

Rockies Drop Tight Game in Finale with Padres

Rockies 11, Padres 12 I hate it when the Rockies fight back and lose anyway. Especially in a walk-off.…Read More

Rockies at Padres, September 15 2012: Game Time, Lineups, and Preview

Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres, 6:35 PM MDT As I sit here enjoying my Rockies taco special, knowing…Read More