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Down on the Farm: Rockies’ Prospect Spotlight — Jared Clark

In early November, Denver Post laureate and astute baseball mind, Woody Paige, discussed the Rockies’ need for a right-handed insurance policy at first base next season. Here are Woodrow’s…Read More

Monday Rumor Mill: Rangers sign Adrian Beltre. Will the Rockies resume trade talks for Michael Young?

According to numerous sources, the Rangers will likely sign third baseman Adrian Beltre. The move is an indication of two things. First, as we expected, the Yankees will “win” the Cliff Lee…Read More

Down on the Farm: Rockies’ Prospect Spotlight — Nolan Arenado

Before Ron Santo stepped foot onto a big league ball field, he was told by the head scout of the Chicago Cubs that he would never make it as a third baseman in the Major Leagues. The scout added that…Read More

Long-term Deal a No-Go for CarGo — Reviled, but never the less highly effective, super-agent Scott Boras sets the record straight on Carlos Gonzalez’s contract situation. Sort of.

I grabbed the following quote from a recent Jim Armstrong blog for the Denver Post. It is from agent Scott Boras and it regards the prospect of Carlos Gonzalez signing a long-term deal with the Rockies. “We’ve…Read More

Rangers, Rockies discussing trade for Michael Young

According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, the Rockies and Rangers are discussing a trade involving third baseman Michael Young. For now, consider this nothing more than a rumor, but Grant is…Read More

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Rockies Sign Ty Wigginton

The Rox continue to make some noise this off-season. Today they have signed former Baltimore Oriole…Read More

Rockies trying to sign Bengie Molina

If you require a catcher and all else fails, grab a Molina. The Rox must have help at catcher. The…Read More

Padres trading Adrian Gonzalez to Red Sox, remove themselves from contention

There is cause for celebration, Rockies fans! We don’t have to worry about the Padres next season! The…Read More

Jose Lopez — Spark-Plug

Before we delve into the finer points of yesterday’s trade for Jose Lopez, can we all agree on…Read More

Analyzing the De La Rosa Deal

Bravo to the Rockies and Jorge De La Rosa for getting this deal done at the right price. It has been…Read More

Rockies Interested in Lance Berkman

According to Troy Renck of the Denver Post, the Rockies are pursuing free agent Lance Berkman. The switch hitting Berkman is an appealing option for the Rockies. Last season, he struggled with injuries…Read More

Analyzing the Tulowitzki Extension

Let’s get one thing straight: Troy Tulowitzki is the best shortstop in baseball.  He is a cut above the rest offensively and defensively.  Last season, he was one of only three players to win…Read More

Rockies lock up Tulo for Life, agree to three-year deal with De La Rosa (Updated)

Troy Tulowitzki will likely be a Rockie for life. His 7 year, $130 million dollar extension means he will be in Colorado for the next decade. I’m not sure about guaranteeing ten years to any player,…Read More

The Hall of Fame Case for Larry Walker

Coors Field may eliminate any chance Larry Walker has at the Hall of Fame. If only he had played for the Red Sox. Fenway is just as much of a hitters’ park as Coors, yet doesn’t have the same…Read More

Site5 and FanSided Holiday Season Charity Drive

In the true spirit of the Holidays, FanSided has teamed up with Site5 – our fantastic hosting company – for a charity drive benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of America. The BGCA is dedicated to…Read More

All-Time Rockies Commercials — Part II

Okay Rockies fans and other perusers of random baseball blogs, today is the day. Take a look at the last five nominees for the best Rockies commercial, re-visit Part I and vote for your favorite. I’ll…Read More

All-Time Rockies Commercials — Part I

Unfortunately, it is the off-season for baseball and there is only so much I can say about free agency, arbitration and the Hall of Fame. Hopefully, something crazy will happen soon — e.g. A-Rod…Read More

The Tryptophan Ten (with stuffing on the side)

Happy Thanksgiving! My goal was to create a list of the top ten things we Rockies fans should be thankful for this year, but the Rockies are so great I ended up with eleven. Don’t eat too much turkey.

Cooperstown Series — Part III — The Underrated, the Overlooked and a very Suspicious Looking Newbie

(Photo:Yardbarker.com) This was not a call from Cooperstown Fred McGriff The Crime Dog is an interesting case. McGriff was never the best first baseman in the league. Nor did he ever top thirty-seven…Read More

Should the Rockies Pursue Justin Upton?

According to Troy Renck of the Denver Post, the Rockies are interested in trading for Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder, Justin Upton. The twenty-three-year-old Upton had a break-out season in 2009, but…Read More

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