Huston Street and the Colorado Rockies, gripping over the prospect of a lost season, received encouraging news today on the closer’s shoulder.
No significant damage was revealed from an MRI taken earlier this week. However, Street, 26, is experiencing inflammation in his throwing shoulder and may be riding pine for the start of the season.
“It’s as good a news as we could’ve hoped for,” Street said. “No structural damage…” Street went on you say his immediate plans are to build back up and try to limit additional flare-ups.
After shaky performances in April of 2009, Street was demoted in favor of Manny [...]

Saturday marks the second annual FanFest at Coors Field.  Before the 2009 season the inaugural FanFest was for season ticket holders only.  The second time around the Rockies have been kind enough to invite Mini-Plan holders as well.
The day is filled with self guided tours of the clubhouse and the Rockies own museum.  The day also has four autograph sessions that will take place in the Mountain Ranch Bar & Grille, the restaurant the sits in the corner or the right field stands.
There are at least 14 players who are scheduled to make an appearance, whether to sign autographs, or be available [...]

The Monfort brothers, majority owners of the Colorado Rockies, have been called frugal, cheap, selfish and many other names.  On Tuesday they continued their march of proving people wrong.
The Rockies have reportedly locked up closer Huston Street to a three year deal worth around $21 million, and set-up man Rafael Betancourt for two years and $7.55 million.
The moves are proving that the Rockies are not simply a farm team for the rest of the league like so many have accused them of being.
The Rockies embarked on a painful rebuilding process starting in 2002 when it became clear that they were [...]