2012 Rockies Position Preview: First Base
In some ways, first base is the easiest position to project for 2012. That position has belonged to one man since 1998, and until that man wants to leave, it will continue to belong to him. However, he…Read More
2012 Rockies Position Preview: Starting Rotation, Part 2
This is part 2 of the starting pitching preview. Click here for part 1, which previewed the 5th starter spot. The ambitions for the Rockies offense this year are high. Lack of situational hitting be darned,…Read More
Rockies Release Casey Blake
The Rockies announced today that they have released veteran third baseman Casey Blake. A combination of ineffectiveness and health concerns derailed his hopes of making the roster, and even with the decision…Read More
2012 Rockies Position Preview: Starting Rotation, Part 1
I’m already tired. Due to the number of candidates and the extra attention being paid to the Rockies rotation, we’re going to break this up into three posts. Let’s start at the back…Read More
Are You Paying Attention, Chris Nelson?
Hey Chris, Full disclosure: I don’t know what to think about you. I just don’t. Let’s start from the beginning… You were once thought of as a shortstop in the Rockies system. Obviously…Read More
Moyer Watch!
Nothing has garnered more national attention for the Rockies this spring than the attempted comeback…Read More
What If? About the Leadoff Spot
What if Dexter Fowler doesn’t bat leadoff for the Rockies? In a recent exhibition game Fowler…Read More
Those Still Searching For Their Swing
In order from least to most concerning… Marco Scutaro searches the internet when he is struggling…Read More
Weekly Link Round-Up
Stuff to read from around the internets. Blake Street Bulletin’s Logan Burdine told the…Read More
This Week on Rox Pile
Read on for everything you might have missed here on Rox Pile this week! Saturday I recapped the Rockies’…Read More
Guthrie Looks to Get Opening Day Start
Presumably it was going to come down to Jhoulys Chacin and Jeremy Guthrie for who would be opening day starter when the Rockies take the field against the Houston Astros on April 6th. Every other pitcher…Read More
Rox Make First Round of Cuts
A sign we are getting closer to meaningful baseball games, the Rockies announced their first round of cuts today. Pitcher Edwar Cabrera, Infielder Thomas Field and Outfielder Jamie Hoffman remain on the…Read More
Making a Case For Brandon Wood
When the Rockies signed Brandon Wood in November, it was mostly seen as taking a chance on a talented under producer, who would at best take advantage of the hitting environment in Colorado Springs. But…Read More
Weekly Link Round-Up
Big League Stew examines the new playoff structure and points out that the Rockies’ dramatic 163rd game in 2007 would have been unnecessary had there been 10 playoff teams back then. Andrew Fisher…Read More
Chacin Rebounds, but Rockies Still Fall to Royals
Rockies 2, Royals 5 At this point it looks like the Rockies have no intention of putting together a winning Cactus League campaign. As we well know, though, these games don’t count for anything,…Read More
This Week on Rox Pile
It’s recap time on Rox Pile! If you missed any of this week’s spring training games, we’ve got all the info right here, along with our thoughts on how things are going in Scottsdale so…Read More
Rockies Lose, But Who Cares? Juan Nicasio Is Awesome
Rockies 4, A’s 6 I have been waiting for many things this offseason, but perhaps none more than Juan Nicasio in an actual live game. This is a man who got drilled with a line drive last August…Read More
About Ubaldo
Baseball fans are smacked with cynicism with great regularity. The refrains are familiar: “In the end, it’s a business.” “There’s no such thing as loyalty.” “Loyalty…Read More
Rockies Fail to Score Against Felipe Paulino
Rockies 0, Royals 5 Does that name, Felipe Paulino, still give you the willies like it does me? His specter haunts the early months of the Rockies’ 2011 season. And now he’s back,…Read More
Despite Hot Bats, Rockies Fail to Overcome Giants
Charlie Blackmon started things off right today, but the Rockies couldn’t finish the job. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-US PRESSWIRE Rockies 6, Giants 8 You know those games that start out so…Read More


















