http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Colorado Rockies News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7634594&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7634594&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rox decline options on Torrealba, Embree The Rockies have at least temporarily severed ties with catcher Yorvit Torrealba and reliever Alan Embree. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7627416&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:22:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7627416&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Marquis, Giambi top list of Rox free agents As the free-agency period begins, the Rockies, who have chosen to develop their own players in lieu of bidding on high-priced free agents, don't expect to make serious plays for the big names. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7627238&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7627238&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rockies re-sign Belisle, Flores The Rockies retained some of the bullpen depth they built in 2009 by re-signing right-hander Matt Belisle and left-hander Randy Flores to one-year contracts. Both were eligible for arbitration. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091104&content_id=7615940&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091104&content_id=7615940&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Reynolds, Johnston in Rising Stars game Matt Reynolds and Andrew Johnston, two of the Rockies' top relief pitching prospects, will be highlighted in the Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Showcase on Saturday in Surprise, Ariz. Thomas Harding ?partnerId=rss_col Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:13:31 EDT ?partnerId=rss_col http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7573550&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:04:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7573550&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Health key to Gomez's development Rockies standout shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is considered a rare gem at 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds. But not far behind him is prospect Hector Gomez, who is an imposing 6-foot-4 and is still filling out his athletic frame. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7573232&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:02:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7573232&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Deals for O'Dowd, Tracy may follow WS The expected new contracts for manager Jim Tracy and general manager Dan O'Dowd should be completed and announced after the World Series. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7555530&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:47:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7555530&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Corpas thriving in offseason program The Rockies have reason to believe they will be welcoming the old Manuel Corpas back when the new season arrives. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7513986&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7513986&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col SN names Tracy NL's top manager Sporting News announced Wednesday that Rockies skipper Jim Tracy was named as the National League's top manager by a panel of 22 big league skippers. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091019&content_id=7500236&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091019&content_id=7500236&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rox look to build on strong second half After covering a tremendous distance in 2009 -- from 18-28 to the National League Wild Card -- the Rockies find themselves trying to figure out how to take the next difficult step. That would be showing sustained success. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091014&content_id=7457470&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:49:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091014&content_id=7457470&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rocky start ends in playoff berth Rockies beat writer Thomas Harding takes a look back at what went right and what went wrong during the 2009 season. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091013&content_id=7450638&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091013&content_id=7450638&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Hawpe, Marquis face uncertain futures For right fielder Brad Hawpe and right-handed pitcher Jason Marquis, who represented the Rockies in the All-Star Game, even the heady days of the run-up to the playoffs and the National League Division Series against the Phillies were cold ones. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20091012&content_id=7441776&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20091012&content_id=7441776&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Heartbreaking loss ends Rockies' season Jason Giambi and Yorvit Torrealba brought the Rockies' playoff hopes back to life in the eighth inning Monday. But they died with a rare bad performance by closer Huston Street in the ninth. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091020&content_id=7505960&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:49:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091020&content_id=7505960&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rockies closer to signing O'Dowd, Tracy The Rockies are moving closer to signing general manager Dan O'Dowd and manager Jim Tracy to contract extensions. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091012&content_id=7445084&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091012&content_id=7445084&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Fowler takes flight to ignite Rox rally Dexter Fowler wasn't necessarily trying to kickstart an improbable rally on Monday when he took to the air on the basepaths during the eighth inning of Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Phillies. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091013&content_id=7446244&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091013&content_id=7446244&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Phils, Rox offer fitting finale to wild NLDS The NLDS between the Phillies and Rockies had it all, from howling winds to a snowout to the coldest postseason game ever played to a pitcher leaving the dugout to head to the hospital for the birth of his first child. And then there was Game 4, the weirdest, wildest and most wonderful one of them all. Doug Miller http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091012&content_id=7445464&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091012&content_id=7445464&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rockies' relief corps soars, then slips The blame was laid at the feet of the closer on Monday, which fair or unfair, is essentially how the drill goes when you're in such a high leverage situation, under the watchful eyes of so many with so much on the line. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091013&content_id=7445630&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:58:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091013&content_id=7445630&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Phillies, Rockies destined to meet again If the wild and crazy 2009 Division Series told the baseball world anything, it's that it's a good bet the Phillies and Rockies will mix it up again on the big stage. Doug Miller http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091013&content_id=7445718&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091013&content_id=7445718&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Tracy keeps umps busy in early innings Rockies manager Jim Tracy nearly argued for the cycle during the first three innings of Monday's Game 4 of the National League Division Series, a 5-4 loss to the Phillies that ended the Rockies' season. Thomas Harding