Author: Troy E. Renck
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Tulo on the Rockies: ‘I really feel like it’s my team’
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 the baton this spring by Todd Helton. “This is the way I have always wanted to express myself, but for…
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Rockies plan to add humidor to Security Service Field
The Colorado Rockies will attempt to add a humidor to Security Service Field this season.The pinball scores in games involving the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox in recent seasons have made it difficult to develop pitchers and evaluate hitters’ numbers.”We are getting close to doing that,” Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd said. “We are moving…
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Tulowitzki on board Rockies’ pursuit of Michael Cuddyer
LAS VEGAS — After 7 a.m. yoga, a grueling hour of interval training and multiple rounds in the batting cage, Troy Tulowitzki admitted there was something that could help even more next season than his daily workouts. Michael Cuddyer, anyone? “I think our lineup is one of the better ones in the National League, but…
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Rockies’ Juan Nicasio walks for first time since breaking neck
CINCINNATI — Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio made progress today at a Denver hospital, walking for the first time since sustaining a fractured C-1 vertebrae in his neck Friday night. “It put a lot of smiles on faces around here,” manager Jim Tracy said prior to tonight’s Rockies-Reds’ game at Great American Ballpark. “He’s had a…
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Multiple factors led Rockies to trade Jimenez
SAN DIEGO — Ubaldo Jimenez was a superstar who walked to the ballpark. Nobody liked him, other than the owners, the general manager, his teammates, fans, autograph seekers, reporters and stadium ushers. That left the raw question Sunday as his trade to the Indians became official when he passed a physical: Why did the Rockies…
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Ian Stewart called up and will start for Rockies; Gonzalez, Tulo out today
ATLANTA — Following injuries to stars Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki, the Rockies flew Ian Stewart to Atlanta Tuesday, where he was activated and, instead of just reinforcing a limited bench, Stewart will start today at third base against the Braves. To make room, the Rockies dropped rookie outfielder Cole Garner, who was called up…
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Rockies’ Jimenez scratched from start with thumb injury
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Rockies’ ace Ubaldo Jimenez was scratched from Wednesday’s scheduled spring training start against the San Diego Padres because of a minor thumb injury. The right-hander has an infected cuticle around the fingernail of his right thumb. He had the infection drained Tuesday and played light catch Wednesday. He is expected to make…
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Rockies look to lock up CarGo with new contract
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Rockies are willing to give Carlos Gonzalez an unprecedented contract for a player with barely two big-league seasons on his resume. They would be open to a six- to seven-year deal, the length of which would guarantee Gonzalez in the neighborhood of $100 million, according to owner Dick Monfort. “I am…
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Rockies keep Tulo through 2020, re-sign De La Rosa
Tulo for life. It has a nice ring to it after the Rockies pulled off a bold double play with their franchise shortstop and top free-agent pitcher Monday. Colorado has signed Troy Tulowitzki to a seven-year, $134 million extension that will carry him through the 2020 season, according to a source with direct knowledge of…
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Rockies’ Barmes will go on bereavement list; Hawpe heads to Tampa
The Rockies will place infielder Clint Barmes on the bereavement list today, allowing him to leave the team to spend time with an ailing family member in Indiana. Barmes is expected to rejoin the team Monday in San Francisco, according to his agent Barry Meister. The Rockies will reinforce their bullpen today prior to…