Author: Troy E. Renck
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Tulowitzki playing in Arizona, but not for Rockies
PHOENIX — Troy Tulowitzki will continue playing in Arizona during the final week of the season, but it won’t be with the Rockies. The two-time all-star shortstop hit a home run and played six innings in an instructional league game Monday. He received multiple chances defensively, and even though he failed to make a backhanded play, his…
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Tulo coming back to a ballpark near us soon?
NEW YORK — Levity helps when approaching forgettable history. The Rockies are playing better, but 100 losses lurks as a possible conclusion to the season. Infielder Jonathan Herrera is not Ryan Spilborghs, but he has a way of lightening the mood in any clubhouse. Asked about his swinging, 70-foot pop-up single in Sunday’s win at Coors Field,…
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Dan O’Dowd remains Rockies’ GM, but duties will change
The Rockies are expected to announce a restructuring of responsibilities in their front office Wednesday, with general manager Dan O’Dowd staying in his position but focusing more on the minor leagues and player development while assistant general manager Bill Geivett is given expanded day-to-day duties with the major-league club. According to two sources with direct…
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Rockies’ Carlos Gonzalez will DH, start All-Star Game
KANSAS CITY — Carlos Gonzalez waited three-plus seasons to become an all-star. He won’t have to wait long to get his first taste. The Rockies’ lone representative was selected as the National League’s designated hitter and will hit leadoff as the game’s first batter Tuesday night. “I relied on the greatest teammate anybody can have in Carney…
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Tulowitzki surgery goes well, will remain sidelined 6-8 weeks
PHILADELPHIA — Troy Tulowitzki underwent successful surgery to remove scar tissue irritating a nerve on his left groin today in Philadelphia. No other issues were discovered. Conservative estimates call for a six-week absence, but the Rockies are bracing for eight weeks. Tulowitzki is already walking following the procedure. He is expected to rest for three…
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Tulowitzki surgery goes well, will remain sidelined 6-8 weeks
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save PHILADELPHIA — Troy Tulowitzki underwent successful surgery to remove scar tissue irritating a nerve on his left groin today in Philadelphia. No other issues were discovered. Conservative estimates call for a six-week absence, but the…
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Jeremy Guthrie trade scenarios begin to percolate
The possibility exists that Jeremy Guthrie has thrown his last pitch for the Rockies. Colorado is aggressively trying to trade the veteran right-hander and has talked with the Toronto Blue Jays. In that scenario, the Rockies would receive a minor-league prospect with Toronto absorbing the roughly $4.9 million million on Guthrie’s one-year, $8.2-million arbitration contract.…
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Health issues delay Chacin’s demotion to Sky Sox
Struggling right-hander Jhoulys Chacin will not report to the minor leagues following his recent demotion from the Rockies as he irons out issues surrounding his confidence and his health. The Rockies demoted Chacin to Triple-A Colorado Springs last Wednesday but there is no current timetable on when he might join their rotation. “We’re still working…
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Would Todd Helton lobby Peyton Manning?
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Todd Helton became the answer to a trivia question last fall when Peyton Manning’s surgically-repaired neck prevented him from starting for the Indianapolis Colts. Until the Colts’ opener, when Kerry Collins filled in, Todd Helton had been the last quarterback to start in front of Manning. That was nearly two decades ago…
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Tulo on the Rockies: ‘I really feel like it’s my team’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Troy Tulowitzki’s voice is coming in loud and clear at last. Entering his sixth full major-league season, the all-star shortstop is prepared to be the Rockies’ leader after a quiet passing of…