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Rockies Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:38:46 PST

Jorge De La Rosa took another step in what has been a steady recovery from Tommy John surgery when he began mixing his changeup with his fastball while throwing a bullpen session at the Rockies' spring training complex in Scottsdale, Ariz.

De La Rosa threw 15 fastballs followed by five changeups and after a brief rest threw the same three to one ratio of fastballs to changeups but mixed the pitches. He was scheduled to have the same pattern in his next bullpen session and then was to rest from pitching for a week.

Beginning Feb. 10, De La Rosa will resume pitching and will gradually work up to 50 pitches before facing hitters, which assuming no setbacks is scheduled to occur in the middle of March.

When camp breaks, De La Rosa will stay in extended spring training...

Rockies, Belisle agree on 1-year deal, option (Yahoo! Sports)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:01:17 PST
Matt Belisle signed a one-year deal with the Colorado Rockies that included a mutual option for the next season, the team announced on Friday. The righty reliever, who won a career-high 10 games last season, will be paid $4.1 million next season and could earn $4.25 million the...

Belisle, Rockies add 2013 and $4.35 million (AP)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:12:33 PST
Reliever Matt Belisle and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a two-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2014 and adds an additional $4.35 million. The right-hander had agreed last February to a deal that pays him $3,775,000 this year and allows him to earn an additional $225,000 in bonuses based on games finished.

Colorado GM tries a classic Rockies approach (Yahoo! Sports)
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:31:00 PST
Dan O'Dowd turned to a collection of graybeards in pursuit of consistency that has eluded the Rockies.

Angels GM Jerry Dipoto handwrites a response to fan’s trade suggestion (Yahoo! Sports)
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:43:04 PST
Every sports fan has something they would like to personally express to a person in power representing their favorite team(s). Whether it be a trade suggestion, concern over player salaries, frustrations over loyalty to the manager or coach, ticket prices, … Continue reading →

MLB 2012 Colorado Rockies Spring Training Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:33:00 PST
With the start of spring training right around the corner, fans of the Colorado Rockies have plenty to look forward to this season. Will this be the year the Rockies take it to the next level and claim a National League championship?

Arizona Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall won't let his cancer change the best workplace in sports (Yahoo! Sports)
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:11:00 PST
A candidate to succeed Bud Selig as MLB commissioner, Hall is feeling better two months after his prostate was removed.

Branca steals the show from Red Sox manager, ex-GM (PA SportsTicker)
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:38:30 PST
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer

Top MLB Home Run Hitters Born in Colorado: Fan’s Review (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:52:00 PST
MLB players born in Colorado do not feature many top home run hitters in baseball history. Home of the Colorado Rockies, this state is home to the NL West team and is the birthplace of over 80 MLB players. Here's a look at the top 10 home run hitters with a hometown in...

No questions asked: Twins say they're set in OF (PA SportsTicker)
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:14:35 PST
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer

Rafael Betancourt's New Contract Makes a Lot of Sense for Colorado Rockies: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:39:00 PST
The Colorado Rockies have continued their aggressive offseason by making another move in regards to their pitching staff. The Rockies extended closer Rafael Betancourt's contract through 2013. Betancourt's deal pays him the $4 million he was already due this year, plus...

‘Hold me, Slider’: Manny Acta’s tender mascot hug (Yahoo! Sports)
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:52:33 PST
The first instinct is to make fun of Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta and his way-too-sincere embrace of Slider, the team's whatizit mascot. But after further review, I can't ascertain that this isn't the moment that Acta first learned of … Continue reading →

Oakland A's Game Leaders Over History: Who Would Be on the Team? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:22:00 PST
I love baseball statistics, so I was thinking the other day, what would the Oakland A's team look like if you took all the players who played the most games for the Athletics at each position and put them together? There is no doubt the odds of them going to the World Series...

Betancourt signs extension with Rockies (Yahoo! Sports)
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:45:15 PST
Relief pitcher Rafael Betancourt officially signed his contract extension with the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, a deal that had been reported last week. Betancourt, who is scheduled to become the Rockies' closer this season, will make $4 million this year, according to the...

Rockies add year and $4.25 million for Betancourt (AP)
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:15:30 PST
Rafael Betancourt has a new deal to go with his new role as Colorado's closer. The Rockies' right-handed reliever agreed Wednesday to an $8.5 million, two-year contract that guarantees him an additional $4.25 million. The Venezuela native saved eight of nine games filling in for an injured Huston Street last August.

A's agree to terms with right-hander Bartolo Colon (PA SportsTicker)
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:39:32 PST
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer

Colorado Rockies Finally Get Their Second Baseman from Boston Red Sox: A Fan's Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:16:00 PST
The last major acquisition of the offseason is now complete, and the Colorado Rockies are going to head into spring training next month with a heavily made-over team from the 2011 squad. After weeks of speculation, the Rockies completed a trade with the Boston Red Sox that will...

Omar comin’! Blue Jays sign 44-year-old Vizquel to minor-league deal (Yahoo! Sports)
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:42:41 PST
If you were worried about preparing yourself for a baseball season that doesn't include Omar Vizquel, the 44-year-old infielder is doing his best to make sure you won't miss him. Vizquel will try to keep this baseball thing going for … Continue reading →

MLB roundup: Yankees to make Posada retirement official on Tuesday (Yahoo! Sports)
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:30:22 PST
The New York Yankees are expected to formally announce the retirement of catcher/designated hitter Jorge Posada at a Tuesday morning press conference in Yankee Stadium. Posada, one of the team's best catchers in the storied franchise's history, made his decision weeks ago...

Scottsdale set to cash in on Spring Training (Yahoo! Sports)
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:40:17 PST
As the home of the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks, Salt River Fields is a hot destination to see Spring Training baseball. With a popular Rockies team soon to prepare for another season and the improving D-Backs, this spring is expected to be even hotter according to...

Kevin Millwood joins the Seattle Mariners (Yahoo! Sports)
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:17:01 PST
Now that Michael Pineda has been traded to the New York Yankees, the Seattle Mariners have a hole in their rotation. The team reportedly now has a body to fill the space in the form of Kevin Millwood. MLB.com reports … Continue reading →

Red Sox deal Scutaro to Rockies, save $6 million (Yahoo! Sports)
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:10:18 PST
Boston traded infielder Marco Scuatro to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night, a deal that is expected to give the Red Sox room in their budget to sign a free agent. By dumping Scutaro's $6-million salary, the Red Sox will likely pursue either right-hander Roy Oswalt or...

Rockies get Scutaro from Red Sox for Mortensen (AP)
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:35:44 PST
The Colorado Rockies acquired infielder Marco Scutaro from the Red Sox for right-hander Clayton Mortensen on Saturday in a surprising trade that could pave the way for top Boston prospect Jose Iglesias to take over at shortstop sooner than expected. The 36-year-old Scutaro hit a career-high .299 for the Red Sox last season, when he had seven homers, 26 doubles, 54 RBIs and a .358 on-base...

Rockies acquire Marco Scutaro, Red Sox free up money to add a free agent pitcher (Yahoo! Sports)
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:33:06 PST
The trade was on. Then it was off. Now it's complete. As Troy Renck of the Denver Post first reported in all three phases of the deal that took a little over 24 hours to complete, the Colorado Rockies have … Continue reading →

Indians trade for RHP Kevin Slowey (AP)
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:44:29 PST
With the future of the starter they knew only as Fausto Carmona unclear, the Indians made a move to protect their rotation. Cleveland traded for right-hander Kevin Slowey, acquiring the right-hander from Colorado on Friday for minor league reliever Zach Putnam and cash considerations. Indians general manager Chris Antonetti claimed the deal was not a direct reaction to Carmona's arrest in the...

Rangers sign 1B-OF Brad Hawpe to minor league deal (AP)
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:04:31 PST
The Texas Rangers signed veteran first baseman and outfielder Brad Hawpe to a minor league contract. The Rangers announced Friday that they are also inviting the Fort Worth, Texas, native to their major league camp this spring. The 32-year-old alumnus of LSU and Boswell High School in the Fort Worth suburb of Saginaw batted .231 with four homers and 19 RBIs in 62 games with the San Diego Padres...

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