Rox acquire Guthrie in trade with Orioles
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:29:00 -0500)
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.

Baylor hit managerial summit first in Colorado
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0500)
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 had been shattered, and well after the Civil Rights Movement, was able to make a cultural accomplishment.

Nelson looking to seize opportunity this season
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:26:00 -0500)
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.

Rockies extend Belisle through 2013 season
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:26:00 -0500)
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.

Arenado, Moyer among Rockies' spring invitees
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:51:00 -0500)
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.

Tulo recognized as Rockies' player of year
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:00 -0500)
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.

Rockies playing it safe with De La Rosa
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:48:00 -0500)
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.

Prospect Pomeranz ready to cash in on potential
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:50:00 -0500)
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.

Rizzo to join Network's on-air team for 2012
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:17:00 -0500)
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.

Arenado leads four Rox on top prospect list
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:00:00 -0500)
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.

Heinrich will represent Rockies on quiz show
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:38:00 -0500)
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.

Subtle moves could reinvent Rockies
(Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:53:00 -0500)
General manager Dan O'Dowd has quietly remade the Rockies this winter, and he has done it without any wild spending.

Rockies fill infield hole with Scutaro
(Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:11:00 -0500)
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.

Rockies swap Slowey for Indians' Putnam
(Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:56:00 -0500)
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.

Rosario No. 5 on list of top C prospects
(Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:29:02 -0500)


Rockies exercise Betancourt's 2013 option
(Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:50:00 -0500)
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.

Nicasio ready to take big step in recovery
(Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:30:00 -0500)
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.

Arenado tops among third-base prospects
(Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:49:40 -0500)


Rox sign Moyer to Minor League deal
(Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:45:00 -0500)
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.

Fowler, Rockies avoid arbitration
(Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:45:00 -0500)
The Rockies and center fielder Dexter Fowler avoided arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year contract, the club said.

Pomeranz No. 5 on list of top LHP prospects
(Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:39:44 -0500)


Rox trade Smith to A's for Moscoso, Outman
(Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:48:00 -0500)
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.