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
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















