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2012 Rockies Position Preview: Catcher

The catching position for the 2012 Rockies is not one of the more intriguing position battles with Ramon Hernandez being the starter from the moment he was signed. Hernandez has done nothing but help…Read More

Dustin Molleken: Pride of Saskatchewan

Dustin Molleken is not a name that jumps out at most people when looking over the Rockies spring training roster. The Rockies come in with veteran depth in the bullpen there is little chance for a 27 year…Read More

Let’s Talk About This Jim Tracy Video

Let me state from the outset that I will not be commenting at any length on Jim Tracy’s contract extension for two reasons. First of all I find it thoroughly confusing. I spend my academic life…Read More

The Bullpen Butterfly Effect

The back end of the Rockies bullpen this year will feature some familiar players in new roles. With the trade of Huston Street to the Padres Rafael Betancourt will move into the closer role and Matt Belisle…Read More

Remember Generation R?

If you attended a Rockies game in 2005 or 2006, you saw Coors Field plastered with the slogan: “Generation R.” It was an attempt to convince people to still buy tickets despite the team’s…Read More

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Two Points About the Michael Cuddyer Signing

Due to the amount of money the Rockies just paid free agent outfielder Michael Cuddyer, opinions are…Read More

Why Michael Cuddyer is a Good Fit for the Rockies

Imagine you are in the stands at Coors Field for your average game in the middle of July. You watch the…Read More

Morning Dump — Miserable Night in Pittsburgh and Manny the Crack-head

Jason Giambi’s first-inning three-run blast was a thing of beauty.  The swing was vintage Giambi,…Read More

Rox Pile’s Top 20 Rockies’ Prospects: #20 – 16

When I set out to rank the Rockies’ prospects, my goal was to come up with a list that was my own.…Read More

Rox Pile’s Interview with Corey Dickerson — Part II

Last month, I wrote that Corey Dickerson was probably the most underrated prospect in the Rockies’…Read More

Rox Pile’s Interview with Corey Dickerson — Part I

Last month, I wrote that Corey Dickerson was probably the most underrated prospect in the Rockies’…Read More

Jefe and the Rockies’ Outfield

Jefe, aka Marc Gustafson, Senior Director, Player Development: We have many beautiful outfielders in…Read More

Rockies are Taking A Big Risk at Catcher

There is little doubt about the Rockies’ starting catcher; the job is Chris Iannetta’s to…Read More

The Sunday Morning Dump

On the Rockies’ front, things have been relatively quiet over the last couple of days, but the coverage…Read More

Christian Friedrich — Rockies’ Prospect Spotlight

Last week, the Rockies announced their minor league non-roster Spring Training invitees. While most…Read More

Please, No More Michael Young

Imagine that you are trying to purchase a home. You and the seller are on the verge of a contract for…Read More

Michael Young to Colorado – This Time, I’m Serious.

Last year during the World Series, I was in New Orleans for a bachelor party and got into a drunken argument…Read More

Chad Bettis — Rockies’ Prospect Spotlight

For those that have never had the pleasure of visiting, this is what you need to know about Lubbock,…Read More

Rockies Extend Betancourt

The Rockies are quite fond of the right-handers in their bullpen. They just gave Rafael Betancourt…Read More

Declaring WAR on MLB’s Biggest Contracts

Despite what Edwin Starr said, WAR is good for something. Of course, I’m talking about nerdy,…Read More