http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Colorado Rockies News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7696400&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:37:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7696400&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rockies add five to 40-man roster The Rockies on Friday added five players to their 40-man roster, which protects them from being selected in next month's Rule 5 Draft. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7695768&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:02:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7695768&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rockies release Cactus League slate The Rockies open up their final Spring Training campaign in Tucson on March 4 when they take on the D-backs at Tucson Electric Park. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7686070&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7686070&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Marquis tops free-agent list for Rox The Rockies have made no secret of their build-from-within philosophy in recent years, but that doesn't mean they will sit on the sideline during the free-agent signing period, which begins Thursday night at 10:01 p.m. MT. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091115&content_id=7669432&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091115&content_id=7669432&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Tracy rewarded with NL Manager honor After an 18-28 start cost Clint Hurdle his job, the Rockies went 74-42 under Jim Tracy and won the NL Wild Card. For that, Tracy received on Wednesday an honor he deserved -- the NL Manager of the Year Award. Thomas Harding ?partnerId=rss_col Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:13:31 EDT ?partnerId=rss_col http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7682858&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:41:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7682858&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rockies extend Tracy's deal through 2012 On the same day in which he received the 2009 NL Manager of the Year Award, Jim Tracy received a contract extension from the Rockies that runs through the 2012 season. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7685326&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:13:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7685326&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rox to visit Albuquerque in spring The Rockies will play a pair of exhibition games in Albuquerque, N.M., on April 2-3 prior to the start of the 2010 regular season. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7673836&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7673836&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Facility for D-backs, Rockies under way Under conditions that would have favored a pitcher, the D-backs and Rockies broke ground on a new Spring Training facility on Monday. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7675064&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7675064&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Walker's impact shows in trophy case Larry Walker leads the pack when it comes to contributors to the Rockies' trophy case. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7677460&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7677460&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rays' Montoyo wins Coolbaugh Award Triple-A Durham manager Charlie Montoyo has been named the 2009 winner of the Mike Coolbaugh Award, which is presented to an individual who has shown an outstanding baseball work ethic, knowledge of the game and skill in mentoring young players on the field. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7663456&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:49:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7663456&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rockies decline option on Betancourt The Rockies declined to pick up their $5 million option on Rafael Betancourt for the 2010 season, but GM Dan O'Dowd will continue to negotiate with the veteran relief pitcher. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7654348&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7654348&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Inbox: What's next for Hawpe and Atkins? The future of Brad Hawpe and Garrett Atkins head up this week's Inbox, as beat reporter Thomas Harding delves into questions from the Rockies' faithful. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7651442&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:39:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7651442&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rox infielder McCoy claimed by Jays Former Colorado Rockies utility infielder Mike McCoy was claimed off waivers on Tuesday by the Toronto Blue Jays and added to the Jays' 40-man roster. Lisa Winston http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7642326&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7642326&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Tracy, Tulowitzki up for hardware Rockies manager Jim Tracy is the favorite to win another Manager of the Year Award this week, but shortstop Troy Tulowitzki's awards fate is less certain. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7649628&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7649628&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Coolbaugh tournament continues to succeed The Mike Coolbaugh Memorial Golf Tournament serves as an annual reminder of the good that can come out of even the most unimaginable tragedies. Benjamin Hill http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7644388&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7644388&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Contreras, Beimel file for free agency Right-hander Jose Contreras and left-hander Joe Beimel, both late-season additions to the Rockies' bullpen, each filed for free agency on Monday. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7643848&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7643848&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col O'Dowd named SN exec of year GM Dan O'Dowd, whose Rockies have made two trips to the postseason in three years, was named executive of the year by Sporting News on Monday. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7641742&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7641742&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Roe working past flu setback in AFL The season to impress bumped head-first into the flu season for Rockies right-handed pitching prospect Chaz Roe. Thomas Harding