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Rox acquire Guthrie in trade with Orioles Monday, 6 February 2012, 6:58 pm
The Rockies were looking for an experienced arm to put atop their young rotation, but not just any veteran would do. One of those few names was Jeremy Guthrie, whom the Rockies acquired from the Orioles on Monday in exchange for right-handers Jason Hammel and Matt Lindstrom.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Steve Gilbert
Baylor hit managerial summit first in Colorado Monday, 6 February 2012, 3:00 pm
When the Rockies hired Don Baylor on Oct. 27, 1992, he was one of four minority managers at that point. A Rockies franchise born long after baseball's color barrier has been shattered, and well after the Civil Rights Movement, was able to make a cultural accomplishment.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Nelson looking to seize opportunity this season Friday, 3 February 2012, 8:26 pm
Rockies manager Jim Tracy said this winter he was tired of the heartbreaking conversations he kept having with infielder Chris Nelson, informing him that he was being sent to Triple-A Colorado Springs. But think of how Nelson felt each of the three times it happened.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Rockies extend Belisle through 2013 season Friday, 3 February 2012, 6:26 pm
The Rockies and right-handed reliever Matt Belisle agreed on a one-year contract extension through 2013, the club announced Friday morning. Terms were not immediately known.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Arenado, Moyer among Rockies' spring invitees Thursday, 2 February 2012, 10:51 pm
Top Rockies prospect Nolan Arenado, a third baseman, right-handed pitching prospect Chad Bettis and highly regarded outfield prospects Tim Wheeler and Kent Matthes highlight the list of non-roster invitees to the team's Spring Training. The camp will also include a number of players with Major League experience, including 49-year-old left-hander Jamie Moyer, a two-time All-Star.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Tulo recognized as Rockies' player of year Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 11:00 pm
Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki was the team's lone All-Star in 2011 and, according to the Denver chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, he was the team's biggest star all year long.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Rockies playing it safe with De La Rosa Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 1:48 am
The Rockies have Jorge De La Rosa, who underwent Tommy John surgery last year, on a strict rehab schedule and he is not expected to throw his first Major League pitch until late May or sometime in June.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Prospect Pomeranz ready to cash in on potential Friday, 27 January 2012, 11:50 pm
Acquired from the Indians in the Ubaldo Jimenez trade, Drew Pomeranz enters the 2012 season healthy and ready to learn from the lessons of last season.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Rizzo to join Network's on-air team for 2012 Thursday, 26 January 2012, 6:17 am
Alanna Rizzo, sideline reporter for Rockies broadcasts on Root Sports Rocky Mountain and co-host of the network's Emmy Award-winning Rockies All-Access, is joining MLB Network's on-air team for the 2012 season.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Arenado leads four Rox on top prospect list Thursday, 26 January 2012, 3:00 am
MLB.com's 2012 Prospect Watch suggests that Nolan Arenado's aspiration is more than just a young man's dream. Arenado ranks 22nd on the top 100 list, the highest of any Rockies players. Lefty Drew Pomeranz is No. 24, catcher Wilin Rosario is No. 63 and righty Chad Bettis is No. 66.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Heinrich will represent Rockies on quiz show Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 5:38 pm
Aaron Heinrich's grasp of baseball and quirky trivia made him a perfect candidate to represent the Rockies on MLB Network's game show "Baseball IQ," which debuts on Tuesday and runs through Feb. 23.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Subtle moves could reinvent Rockies Monday, 23 January 2012, 3:53 pm
General manager Dan O'Dowd has quietly remade the Rockies this winter, and he has done it without any wild spending.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Richard Justice
Rockies fill infield hole with Scutaro Sunday, 22 January 2012, 1:11 am
The Rockies settled one of their key offseason issues on Saturday by acquiring second baseman Marco Scutaro from the Red Sox for right-handed pitcher Clayton Mortensen.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Rockies swap Slowey for Indians' Putnam Friday, 20 January 2012, 9:56 pm
The Rockies traded right-handed starting rotation candidate Kevin Slowey to the Indians on Friday for right-handed reliever Zach Putnam, who made his Major League debut last year.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Rosario No. 5 on list of top C prospects Friday, 20 January 2012, 4:29 pm
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Rockies exercise Betancourt's 2013 option Friday, 20 January 2012, 2:50 am
The Rockies agreed to pick up the $4.25 million 2013 option on the contract of closer Rafael Betancourt and added a club option for 2014, the club said Thursday.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Nicasio ready to take big step in recovery Friday, 20 January 2012, 2:30 am
The Rockies call Juan Nicasio's progress since fracturing a vertebra during a game last summer a miracle. The next gigantic step comes next week, when Nicasio will return to the Dominican Republic on Monday and shortly thereafter will face hitters at the Rockies' complex without the protection of a screen.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Arenado tops among third-base prospects Thursday, 19 January 2012, 3:49 pm
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Rox sign Moyer to Minor League deal Thursday, 19 January 2012, 1:45 am
The Rockies and left-hander Jamie Moyer have agreed to a Minor League deal that includes an invitation to Spring Training, the club announced on Wednesday. The agreement is pending a physical.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Fowler, Rockies avoid arbitration Tuesday, 17 January 2012, 8:45 pm
The Rockies and center fielder Dexter Fowler avoided arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year contract, the club said.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Pomeranz No. 5 on list of top LHP prospects Tuesday, 17 January 2012, 4:39 pm
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Rox trade Smith to A's for Moscoso, Outman Tuesday, 17 January 2012, 1:48 am
The quest to beef up Colorado's pitching staff resulted in the Rockies obtaining right-hander Guillermo Moscoso and left-hander Josh Outman from the Athletics on Monday for outfielder Seth Smith.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
