Thread: The Official Colorado Rockies thread--Now with extra awesome!!

Originally Posted by Denver Native (Carol)

True - Drew Goodman made the comment tonight that the only time the Rockies are winning is when Ubaldo is pitching - holding the other team to no, or very few runs. It also does not help when the Rockies are not getting hits on a consistent basis. Heck of a mess right now

Hitting's been poor of late to be sure...

...so to has the other teams scores.

KC toasted us for what today?

9

...and we only scored 2?

I'd say that isnt only a problem with the bats...

Francis pitched GREAT - some bats finally came around, and that = Rockies 3 - 0

A wild one today, but the Rockies win 11 - 7. Did anyone see where Dexter jumped to catch a ball, and his glove went over the fence? He did not wait for someone to get his glove for him - he jumped over the fence, threw the glove back onto the field, and jumped back over the fence. I am sure that will make plenty of sports highlights tonight.

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_15154703

Interested in adding depth and creating more options, the Rockies have brought back free-agent second baseman Kazuo Matsui on a minor-league deal, according to a major-league source.

General manager Dan O'Dowd was optimistic after speaking with Matsui's agent.

Matsui told Japanese reporters Monday night that he was excited to be back with the Rockies.

The Rockies are trying to repeat the success of their 2006 experiment with Matsui. They acquired him from the Mets, put him in Triple-A to regain his footing and watched him evolve into one of the best players on the 2007 World Series team.

"We are looking to do something similar to last time. Put him in the minor leagues and see where he's at. There is no guarantee of a call-up," O'Dowd said. "We all remember the magic of 2007. But I also know that this is 2010."

Matsui recalled his days in Denver fondly last week just hours before the Astros placed him on waivers. He became a free agent Monday. His preference was to land a major-league contract, but the Rockies were considered the favorites to sign him.

Matsui, 34, lost his starting job with the Astros after hitting just .141 in 27 games. Houston is responsible for the remaining $5 million on his contract, less the major-league minimum salary he will draw from the Rockies.

Japanese teams had expressed interest in Matsui, but he wanted to remain in the United States.

Catching up.

With the season just past the quarter pole, the Rockies' front office will soon begin discussions on potential personnel changes.

One player who should soon be back in the mix is catcher Chris Iannetta. Since his demotion last month to Triple-A Colorado Springs, Iannetta has hit .349, including five home runs and 21 RBIs, in 63 at-bats.

"He has addressed his swing mechanics, shown a great attitude and done everything we have asked. It's getting close (to a decision)," O'Dowd said.

Footnotes.

Reliever Franklin Morales threw in Tucson on Monday and will soon begin a rehab assignment. The Rockies want him to iron out the wrinkles in his delivery, which have created wildness and left him prone to injury. . . . Second baseman Eric Young Jr., who turns 25 today, has not been cleared for baseball activities because of the hairline fracture in his shin. Since his game is based on speed, he needs to be healed before returning.

Troy E. Renck, The Denver Post

Tyler Matzek, our first round draft pick in '09, threw for the first time professionally in Ashevile yesterday. He threw for 5 innings, only allowing 1 hit. He walked 4 and struck out 5 while getting his fastball up to 98 MPH. The kid is 19 years old. Its going to be fun following his progress as he gets himself ready for the Big Show.

http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_15158532

Catcher Chris Iannetta will rejoin the Rockies today after a month-long stint at Triple-A Colorado Springs.

As general manager Dan O'Dowd indicated Monday, Iannetta did everything the team asked after his demotion.

Iannetta hit .349, including five home runs and 21 RBIs, in 63 at-bats for the Sky Sox, regaining his timing offensively.

"He has addressed his swing mechanics, shown a great attitude and done everything we have asked," O'Dowd said.

Miguel Olivo is the Rockies starter, but Iannetta will be expected to get more playing time than when he was sent down.

Before his minor-league time, Iannetta was hitting .133 with two homers and two RBIs with the Rockies.

"He has put together enough games to feel comfortable," Sky Sox manager Stu Cole said last weekend. "He has done an outstanding job for us."

Originally Posted by Thnikkaman

Tyler Matzek, our first round draft pick in '09, threw for the first time professionally in Ashevile yesterday. He threw for 5 innings, only allowing 1 hit. He walked 4 and struck out 5 while getting his fastball up to 98 MPH. The kid is 19 years old. Its going to be fun following his progress as he gets himself ready for the Big Show.

Can you imagine if we had taken Lincecum instead of Reynolds back in 2006?

Jimenez, Lincecum, Francis, DLR starting now, with guys like Matzek, Smith, Chacin, and Friedrich in the minors. Oh man...

Rockies 7 - AZ - 3 - Ubaldo now 9 - 1, with an 0.88 ERA

Rockies 8 - AZ 2 - Rockies definitely found the missing bats which have hits in them - Back-back-back - Smith, Cargo, Spilly

Look out, May is coming to an end and the Rockies are heating up. Not to mention, Street will be back soon as well!

Rockies right on schedule as usual. Just for once I wish they could play worth a crap in April

Originally Posted by Denver Native (Carol)

Rockies 8 - AZ 2 - Rockies definitely found the missing bats which have hits in them - Back-back-back - Smith, Cargo, Spilly

With Smith getting over the flu. I hope that we handle the Brooklyn Dodgers the same way this weekend. Looks like tomorrow night's game and Mondays game against the Giants will both be on MLB TV. I for one can't wait for the match-up between the MIPITU and Timmy on Monday.

Originally Posted by Timmy!

Rockies right on schedule as usual. Just for once I wish they could play worth a crap in April

With the injuries that we suffered at the beginning of the season, I'm amazed we hung around .500 till now.

Originally Posted by Thnikkaman

With the injuries that we suffered at the beginning of the season, I'm amazed we hung around .500 till now.

Exactly, hopefully that's behind us now and we can get into regular season mode and make a move in the NL.

look for me on TV. We got 3 rows back right near 3rd base line. No clue what section that is 142? maybe.....not sure.