Archive for the ‘Rockies’ Category

Aug31st

September Call Ups

AUTHOR: Alex Barnes | IN: Rockies | COMMENTS: None Yet

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The Rockies should call up some reinforcements from Colorado Springs when rosters expand on September 1st.  I believe the following players should be called up for the stretch run:
Chris Nelson- The former 1st round pick had a brief tour in Denver earlier this season.  He can play all over the infield, and provides some bench flexibility, especially if Ian Stewart’s oblique injury lingers.
Brad Eldred- The power hitting 1B will not help the Rox out defensively, but provides a right handed [...]

Aug30th

Giants Series Preview

AUTHOR: Alex Barnes | IN: Rockies | COMMENTS: None Yet

The Rockies need a big road series win to establish some confidence away from Coors. This is also a critical opportunity for the Rox to gain ground in the Wild Card race. After this series, the Rockies only have 3 more games against the Giants this season. Probable Starters De La Rosa (5-4, 4.54) vs. Sanchez (9-8, 3.67) Rogers (2-2, 5.66) vs. Bumgarner (5-4, 3.95) Jimenez (17-5, 2.71) vs. Lincecum (11-9, 3.80) Three Questions 1. Can the Rox win an important series on the road? Every time the Rox play away from Coors, this has been one of my three [...]

Aug30th

Dodgers Series Recap

AUTHOR: Alex Barnes | IN: Rockies | COMMENTS: None Yet

The Rockies just capped off a 5-1 homestand against two of the best teams in the NL with a 10-5 win over the Dodgers.  Apparently, Manny Ramirez decided that he was done playing for the Dodgers and got tossed after seeing one pitch as a pinch hitter.  In unrelated news, Manny is on his way to the Chicago White Sox. 
The hot homestand helped move the Rox to 4.5 games back in the Wild Card race, and 8 back in the division.  The Rockies have a great opportunity to make up more ground in the Wild Card chase with a 3 [...]

Aug26th

Braves Series Recap

AUTHOR: Alex Barnes | IN: Rockies | COMMENTS: None Yet

Maybe, just maybe, this is when the Rockies will start their hot streak and make a playoff run.  Sweeping the NL East leading Braves was exactly what this team needed after a lackluster road trip.  Wednesday’s comeback from a 10-1 deficit could provide this team with some much needed momentum, and a morale boost.  Could this dramatic comeback win spark another run to Rocktober? 
Eric Young Jr. and Dexter Fowler have been an awesome 1-2 combo to lead off games and start rallies.  EYJr went 5-13 with 2 steals against the Braves, and Fowler was 4-12 with a triple and 3 [...]

Aug23rd

Roadtrip Recap/Braves Series Preview

AUTHOR: Alex Barnes | IN: Rockies | COMMENTS: None Yet

The Rox struggled on their recent roadtrip, going 1-2 against the Dodgers and Diamondbacks.  The offense neglected to make the trip, as the Rockies only scored 8 runs in 6 games and were shut out twice.  The Rox scored 4 runs in their 2 wins.  When the offense is this bad, the pitching has to be perfect, and while it was good on this trip, it wasn’t good enough to offset the lack of production from the Rox bats.
The Rockies return to Coors Field tonight to meet the NL East leading Braves for 3 games before an off day and [...]

Aug18th

The Morning After – Dodgers 6 Rockies 0

AUTHOR: Alex Barnes | IN: Rockies | COMMENTS: None Yet

Not a lot of positives from this game.  The Rox need to rebound and take at least one of the remaining games in LA.
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Eric Young, Jr. – Over the past 3 games, EY Jr. is hitting 4-12 with 3 steals.  He has provided a spark at the top of the Rockies order.  The Young – Fowler duo at the top of the order gives the Rox a pair of fast, aggressive runners who will distract pitchers as they attempt to face Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki.  The two combined to pull off a double steal in the third last night.  [...]

Aug18th

Is Brad Hawpe done in Colorado?

AUTHOR: Alex Barnes | IN: Rockies | COMMENTS: 1 Comment

Brad Hawpe has cleared waivers, and the Rox may be looking to move the 31 year old OF/1B.  The club has a $10 million option for 2011, which they will almost certainly decline if Hawpe is still with the team at the end of the season.  Hawpe has struggled this year, posting a .252 average, 7 homers, and a .771 OPS.  Moving Hawpe would clear some space in a crowded Rockies outfield, and would lead to a most-days outfield of Seth Smith, Dexter Fowler, and Carlos Gonzalez.

Aug17th

Rox Sign Top Picks Parker and Tago.

AUTHOR: Alex Barnes | IN: Rockies | COMMENTS: None Yet

The Rockies agreed to terms with 1st Round pick Kyle Parker (OF) and 2nd Round pick Peter Tago (RHP). 
Parker, a two sport star at Clemson, will play football for the Tigers this fall before joining the Rockies organization next year.

Aug17th

Series Preview – Dodgers

AUTHOR: Alex Barnes | IN: Rockies | COMMENTS: None Yet

The Rox have to feel lucky to take two games against the Brewers, both thanks to late-inning heroics from Troy Tulowitzki.  The Rockies begin a divisional road trip in LA, against a Dodgers team that is 2 games behind the Rox in the Wild Card race.
Probable Starters
Chacin (5-8, 4.04) vs. Kershaw (10-7, 3.17)
Hammel (8-7, 4.42) vs. Kuroda (8-11, 3.53)
De La Rosa (4-3, 4.99) vs. Lilly (3-0, 1.89)
Three Questions

 Can the Rockies hit on the road against the tough LA starters?  The Rox need to try and be patient at the plate and run up some high pitch counts against the starters.  [...]

Aug17th

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