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

Originally Posted by Watchthemiddle

What about Ian Stewart?

They were working him at 2nd in the fall league, Nix is a natural 2nd baseman were as Stewart is a 3rd baseman. I think that both could see time if the Rockies do not find a vetern they like to bridge the gap some.

I think that the Rockies just need to do it to se if Nix and or Stewart can do the job. Will be some bumps but will pay off big if it works out.

The thing I hear about Ian is that he has alot of power, so his bat could help and he won't get much time at third.

Might not be a bad idea to work Ian out at first though as Helton needs a replacement groomed, have to think of the future.

If Ian can play defence good at 2nd though then I say let him have it as could use his bat, but if Niz has far better D then need that as matsui is a huge loss defensively.

Originally Posted by Rick

The thing I hear about Ian is that he has alot of power, so his bat could help and he won't get much time at third.

Might not be a bad idea to work Ian out at first though as Helton needs a replacement groomed, have to think of the future.

If Ian can play defence good at 2nd though then I say let him have it as could use his bat, but if Niz has far better D then need that as matsui is a huge loss defensively.

The notion with Stewart is that Atkins (who played first base at UCLA) will take over from Helton, and Stewart will move onto 3rd.

Originally Posted by Kapaibro

The notion with Stewart is that Atkins (who played first base at UCLA) will take over from Helton, and Stewart will move onto 3rd.

They are also looking at him for second, and maybe keeping Atkins at 3rd and bringing Koshansky to play 1st.

Originally Posted by Snapping Turtle

They are also looking at him for second, and maybe keeping Atkins at 3rd and bringing Koshansky to play 1st.

Oh sweet cracker sandwich! Joe K, Stew, Tulo and G! Be still my heart!

Originally Posted by Kapaibro

Oh sweet cracker sandwich! Joe K, Stew, Tulo and G! Be still my heart!

LOL! And imagine, Barmes as utility infielder. Last night I was out with my friends Sarah and Andrew and her parents took us to dessert. Her dad is REALLY into sports, and told me that I am the only person he has ever met that knows more about the Rockies than he does. But anyway, he said that he heard on the radio that Barmes basically has utility infielder in the bag. I'm sure he will have to try out still, or he may even still be some sort of trade bait. Yeah, I'm excited for 2008!

Originally Posted by Snapping Turtle

LOL! And imagine, Barmes as utility infielder. Last night I was out with my friends Sarah and Andrew and her parents took us to dessert. Her dad is REALLY into sports, and told me that I am the only person he has ever met that knows more about the Rockies than he does. But anyway, he said that he heard on the radio that Barmes basically has utility infielder in the bag. I'm sure he will have to try out still, or he may even still be some sort of trade bait. Yeah, I'm excited for 2008!

It is such an exciting prospect, this coming season, if it hurries up and gets here!

Originally Posted by Kapaibro

It is such an exciting prospect, this coming season, if it hurries up and gets here!

Its going to be fun, but all of the seasons have been fun for me. I think that without Kaz we may struggle. Carroll wasnt a huge lose, Hawkins either. But yeah...its going to be different without them. I am so excited for Spring Training to get here. Its such an exciting time!

Originally Posted by Snapping Turtle

Its going to be fun, but all of the seasons have been fun for me. I think that without Kaz we may struggle. Carroll wasnt a huge lose, Hawkins either. But yeah...its going to be different without them. I am so excited for Spring Training to get here. Its such an exciting time!

I love your new avy, Snapper, it's fantastic!

Originally Posted by Jody

I love your new avy, Snapper, it's fantastic!

it's a tad bit bigger, huh?

The Rox over the Padres was ESPN's 3rd best upset of the season, just behind Boise St-Oklahoma and last year's New England-Indy game in the playoffs.

Go Rockies!

Just for an update, I am still looking into a site, I am just taking my time to research exactly how i want to make it. I could be up in a day with VBulletin but am thinking of using a different portal system in asp.net and simply want to have all my ducks in a row, do the proper research now before I get it all launched and have misgivings later about maybe having prefered to go a different direction with it.

It will still take some time for me to go through all the reasearch on what I want to do. I want to for one install and play with the asp.net site and learn it a bit and see if it will work out the way I want it to or perhaps do the same with some other asp.net packages and if none will really be as good as I hope perhaps I will just use vbulletin.

Lets go Rockies.

Originally Posted by Jody

I love your new avy, Snapper, it's fantastic!

Thank you! I am quite thrilled with it and the statement it makes!


Anyway, news on the baseball front today.

Rockies close to signing Towers
Right-hander could compete for spot in starting rotation
By Thomas Harding / MLB.com


DENVER -- The Rockies are close to signing right-handed pitcher Josh Towers to a one-year contract that could pay him $1.8 million plus incentives.

Two sources close to the situation say the deal isn't finalized. Towers, who went 5-10 with a 5.38 ERA for the Blue Jays last season, was non-tendered after the season.

The sources don't consider the deal complete because Towers would need to pass a physical, and some contract language is still being discussed. The sides have discussed a deal under which Towers would earn $400,000 if placed on the 40-man roster, but be paid at a $1.8 million rate if on the 25-man roster. Incentives would start at 35 games pitched.

The Rockies would have Towers compete for a starting rotation spot or operate out of the bullpen. The team has also has re-signed left-hander Mark Redman, who finished 2007 with the Rockies, and right-hander Kip Wells, who pitched for the Cardinals last season.

Towers, who turns 31 on Feb. 26, is 45-55 with a 4.96 ERA in 137 games, including 112 starts, with the Orioles (2001-02) and Blue Jays (2004-07). Towers had 77 strikeouts against 26 walks last season, and had a healthy 1.31 ground-ball/fly-ball ratio.

Interesting. Also, its being said that Yorvit will be our primary catcher again this season. After he stayed with us I thought that was kinda obvious, although I would love to see some more Iannetta action. If he truly is the catcher of our future he needs more work.

well.

i guess im on the rocky bandwagon now