The Colorado Rockies signed journeyman starting pitcher Tim Redding on Wednesday. It is clear that the Rockies fan base has grown because of the overall panic that has been associated with signings like this.
Redding was signed to a Minor League contract with an invitation to big league camp. He is by no means going to be this seasons version on Jason Marquis. He is not going to push Jason Hammel or Jorge De La Rosa out of the rotation. He is simply being brought in for depth.
Many Rockies fans are scared that the righty, who was accused of being out [...]
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Rockies Adding Depth
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 [...]
