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

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

Rockies interested in Karl Pavano, per MLBTradeRumors.com

Are you effing kidding me?

Derek Lowe (other rumor), I could get behind.

I believe the plan is to get some mentors for the 6-7 young pitchers coming through the minors. We did sign Miguel Batista and Chris Volstad over the weekend to support this thought. However I too would like Pavano and have Batista not make it out of ST.

I like how we made a play for Aaron Cook and failed. That ought to tell you about where our pitching staff is at.

Originally Posted by Buff

I like how we made a play for Aaron Cook and failed. That ought to tell you about where our pitching staff is at.

My eyes rolled so hard at this that they almost went into the back of my head. Cook is at the end of his career and has a better chance of getting into the post season with Phillies than he does Colorado. If I was Aaron Cook, I'd turn down the Rockies too (plus I don't think he'll see much time in the Bigs with the Phillies).

Originally Posted by Thnikkaman

My eyes rolled so hard at this that they almost went into the back of my head. Cook is at the end of his career and has a better chance of getting into the post season with Phillies than he does Colorado. If I was Aaron Cook, I'd turn down the Rockies too (plus I don't think he'll see much time in the Bigs with the Phillies).

So, you're fine with not signing the 33-year-old pitcher, because he's at the end of his career, but you're down with signing a 37-year-old who only managed to pitch 11 games last year and had an ERA of 6?

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

So, you're fine with not signing the 33-year-old pitcher, because he's at the end of his career, but you're down with signing a 37-year-old who only managed to pitch 11 games last year and had an ERA of 6?

I'm fine with not getting Cook because:

1. He's done in Colorado. It was evident last year when they released them.
2. Cook is done with Colorado as long as DoD is the GM there.
3. Cook is damaged goods.

I'm more comfortable with a 37 year old that I'm guessing isn't going to make the 25 man roster in the End of March than the 33 year old that I loved in a Rockies uniform.

I wish Cook the best, and I hope he makes me eat my words, but from what I've seen, he's done.

Fair enough. Goinng after Pavano, to me, just makes the Rockies look like a joke.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

Fair enough. Goinng after Pavano, to me, just makes the Rockies look like a joke.

The Rockies aren't really looking to spend in Free Agency this winter. They plan on working to develop their prospects and try to compete that way. This hot stove season is similar to the one we had in '08 which lead to our playoff run in '09. Do I expect playoffs this season? No, but we certainly aren't in the position to try to make a Peyton Manning deal for a run in the playoffs.

Originally Posted by Thnikkaman

The Rockies aren't really looking to spend in Free Agency this winter. They plan on working to develop their prospects and try to compete that way. This hot stove season is similar to the one we had in '08 which lead to our playoff run in '09. Do I expect playoffs this season? No, but we certainly aren't in the position to try to make a Peyton Manning deal for a run in the playoffs.

And that's perfectly fine. I think teams make the mistake of bringing in these strange free agents to fill a spot instead of just developing the kids they have. I think Kansas City has ruined some pitchers doing it. If Pavano ends up in Colorado Springs to start the year, that just blocks a starting spot for a young pitcher in Triple A.

It just seems like a bad move. At least Lowe will contribute in the Bigs.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

And that's perfectly fine. I think teams make the mistake of bringing in these strange free agents to fill a spot instead of just developing the kids they have. I think Kansas City has ruined some pitchers doing it. If Pavano ends up in Colorado Springs to start the year, that just blocks a starting spot for a young pitcher in Triple A.

It just seems like a bad move. At least Lowe will contribute in the Bigs.

I don't know if I feel as bad with Colorado Springs since they just installed the Humidor and it was common for Rockies pitching prospects to skip AAA because there was no humidor before.

Pavano?

Good Lord...

Yorvit Torrealba agrees to minor-league deal with Rockies; Colorado now out of mix on Carl Pavano

http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_...ckies-colorado

Jonathan Herrera accepts Rockies' offer of one-year deal for $900,000

http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci...-one-year-deal
also, other players mentioned in article

Jhoulys Chacin's watershed moment appears to have arrived. A year after sparring with Rockies excutives over his weight and conditioning, Chacin impressed them with his recovery and performance following a pectoral injury, awarding the right-hander a two-year, $6.5 million contract, pending a physical.

The deal would leave one arbitration season before free agency following the 2014 season.

Chacin tweeted the news Saturday afternoon, which was confirmed by multiple major league sources.

rest - http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci...r-deal-pending

Napoleon, French dictator for life, was exiled to Elba in 1814.

But he returned a year later.

Dealin' Dan O'Dowd, Rockies dictator for life, was exiled to Modesto last year.

But he's returning this spring.

It is well to remember that in 1815 Napoleon met his Waterloo, and was banished, permanently this time, to St. Helena.

Will O'Dowd finally confront his Waterloo in 2013? Not likely.

How long, Colorado, O how long?

rest - http://www.denverpost.com/paige/ci_2...-before-season

IMO, Woody has some good points

SCOTTSDALE, ariz. — Outfielders Dexter Fowler and Michael Cuddyer donned purple jerseys Sunday afternoon, stepping in front of a camera as the Rockies began shooting their annual television commercials.

Both players were the subject of trade rumors during the offseason. Both said they're glad to be back in purple.

Fowler, especially, was a hot trade topic this winter. The Rockies listened to proposals, but they were asking for a lot in return — namely a proven starting pitcher who could induce groundball outs, as well as a young, impact hitter. The trade talks never gained much traction.

rest - http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci...-rockies-after

Rockies give Low-A Prospect Tyler Anderson a non-roster ST invite.

Anderson, 23, a left-handed pitcher, was impressive enough at the low Class A level in 2012 -- his first year of pro ball -- that the Rockies called with a surprise invitation to Major League camp. He had to do some quick rearranging to arrive for Sunday's report date for pitchers and catchers. The Rockies said Saturday there is no formal plan for Sunday. Physicals will be Monday, and the first workout at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick will be Tuesday.

It will be interesting to see what he can do so young against major league hitters in ST.