Author: Patrick Saunders
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Top prospect Jeff Hoffman to make Rockies pitching debut against Cubs
Right-hander Jeff Hoffman, the Colorado Rockies’ top pitching prospect, is scheduled to make his major-league debut Saturday night against the Chicago Cubs, a major league source confirmed. Hoffman, 23, the centerpiece of last summer’s trade that sent shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to Toronto, has been pitching for Triple A Albuquerque. The Rockies have not officially announced…
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Rockies remove Jorge De La Rosa from starting rotation
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BOSTON — Struggling Rockies left-hander Jorge De La Rosa has been moved into the bullpen, manager Walt Weiss announced Wednesday. Left-hander Chris Rusin, working as a long reliever, replaces De La Rosa in the starting…
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Rafael Ynoa optioned; Brandon Barnes on Rockies’ bubble
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Rockies’ 25-man roster is close to completion, but with opening day just one week away, questions remain, including who’s going to be the backup catcher — Dustin Garneau or Tony Wolters? The Rockies optioned utility infielder/outfielder Rafael Ynoa to the minors on Monday, clearing one space on the roster (the club…
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Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes facing trial for domestic abuse charges
Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes, who was arrested on Oct. 31 for allegedly assaulting his wife in their hotel room in Wailea, Hawaii, will stand trial for domestic abuse charges, Maui County officials confirmed to the New York Daily News. The trial is scheduled for April 4 (also opening day for the Rockies), but Maui…
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Rockies trade Josh Rutledge to Angels for pitching help
SAN DIEGO — The Rockies made a move to bolster their bullpen late Wednesday night at the winter meetings, acquiring hard-throwing, right-handed reliever Jairo Diaz from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in exchange for infielder Josh Rutledge. Diaz, a 23-year-old from Venezuela, made his major-league debut for the Angels as a September call-up. The…
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Troy Tulowitzki at Yankee Stadium in New York fuels more trade rumors
Troy Tulowitzki showed up at Yankee Stadium on Sunday to watch the New York-Toronto game. And the sky started falling with speculation. The Rockies’ all-star shortstop is on the East Coast to visit with Dr. William Meyers, a surgeon who specializes in sports injuries, in Philadelphia. And Tulo’s visit to Yankee Stadium was only that,…
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Rockies owner Dick Monfort reaches out to fan after controversial email
Rockies owner Dick Monfort reached out Wednesday to a frustrated Rockies fan from Grand Junction who was angered by an email response he had received from Monfort. Monfort sent Mike Ferguson an apology email and also gave Ferguson his direct number so that Ferguson could call the owner. Monfort said he wanted to apologize directly…
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Rockies rookie Eddie Butler ready to take on Dodgers at Coors Field
Michael Cuddyer has a good feeling about Eddie Butler, the Rockies’ hot pitching prospect who makes his big-league debut Friday night at Coors Field against the Los Angeles Dodgers. “Eddie’s a good kid. He’s happy to be here, and he’s respectful of everything,” Cuddyer said. “But, of course, the greatest compliment you can give somebody…
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San Francisco Giants broadcaster suspicious of Troy Tulowitzki’s hot hitting at Coors Field
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The budding National League West rivalry between the San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies appears to be getting hotter, thanks to a Giants broadcaster who says that Troy Tulowitzki’s phenomenal early season production at Coors…
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Rockies’ Michael Cuddyer not concerned his hurt hamstring will flare up
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ARLINGTON, Texas — Colorado Rockies outfielder Michael Cuddyer, sidelined by a nagging left hamstring strain since April 18, has not begun to run yet and is 35 years old. But the defending National League batting…