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

Originally Posted by Thnikkaman

Actually Guthrie is very comparable to Hammel. The thing that makes me happy about this trade is that we now have a 200 inning arm in the rotation.

Guthrie is going to do everything a little bit more effectively than Hammel, IMO.

The sad thing is that we're talking about him being #1 in the rotation. He ought to be a #4 starter for a good team.

Originally Posted by Thnikkaman

Actually Guthrie is very comparable to Hammel. The thing that makes me happy about this trade is that we now have a 200 inning arm in the rotation.

They are exactly alike, except Guthrie doesn't suck.

Based on the results of this poll, I like that our front office isn't the one making head scratching moves for once:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/o...2436,post.poll

Looks like ROOT sports is going in a new direction with talent. Let go of Tom Helmer and Allana Rizzo. Helmer made me want to watch the post game shows, great energy.

Originally Posted by BroncoAV06

Looks like ROOT sports is going in a new direction with talent. Let go of Tom Helmer and Allana Rizzo. Helmer made me want to watch the post game shows, great energy.

I wasn't a fan of Helmer in the booth, and Rizzo left on her own decision since she was offered a job with MLB network. I will miss her.

I've heard roomers that Helmer will be replaced with Roger Bailey, former Rockies Pitcher.

Helmer is gone? And they are keeping the freaking goobers Mark Stout and Jeff Huson?? Ugh. Without Rizzo, Drew Goodman is the only thing holding that broadcast together. Everyone else is dead weight: Stout, Huson, Frazier, Ringolsby.

Originally Posted by Buff

Helmer is gone? And they are keeping the freaking goobers Mark Stout and Jeff Huson?? Ugh. Without Rizzo, Drew Goodman is the only thing holding that broadcast together. Everyone else is dead weight: Stout, Huson, Frazier, Ringolsby.

You can just watch the game and listen to the KOA broadcast.

Originally Posted by Thnikkaman

You can just watch the game and listen to the KOA broadcast.

That never really works because of the delay though. I've tried it with Bronco games in the past when I hate the national guys - I suppose I could probably get my DVR to sync up if I tried hard enough.

Originally Posted by Buff

That never really works because of the delay though. I've tried it with Bronco games in the past when I hate the national guys - I suppose I could probably get my DVR to sync up if I tried hard enough.

True. I've been doing the MLB TV for the past couple of years, and I have occasionally switched to the other teams feed. I commonly do this when the Rox play the Dodgers.

Originally Posted by BroncoAV06

Looks like ROOT sports is going in a new direction with talent. Let go of Tom Helmer and Allana Rizzo. Helmer made me want to watch the post game shows, great energy.

In regards to Allana, it was her choice:

DENVER -- Alanna Rizzo, sideline reporter for Rockies broadcasts on Root Sports Rocky Mountain and co-host of the network's Emmy Award-winning Rockies All-Access, is joining MLB Network's on-air team for the 2012 season. Root Sports made the announcement Wednesday.

http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/news...s_col&c_id=col

Can not find out why they let Helmer go. I was going to send Root Sports an email blasting them, but can not even find out how to do that.

Originally Posted by Buff

Based on the results of this poll, I like that our front office isn't the one making head scratching moves for once:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/o...2436,post.poll

The O's got fleeced. I can assure you that everyone in Orioles nation is mystified by this deal. Then again...I guess we're use to life with Angelos in power.

Guts is a good pitcher. I think a change of scenery will do him better. He certainly isnt as bad as his record states and he's definitely an upgrade over the 2 bums we got in return. Not an ace, but can be a solid #2 or #3

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

The O's got fleeced. I can assure you that everyone in Orioles nation is mystified by this deal. Then again...I guess we're use to life with Angelos in power.

Guts is a good pitcher. I think a change of scenery will do him better. He certainly isnt as bad as his record states and he's definitely an upgrade over the 2 bums we got in return. Not an ace, but can be a solid #2 or #3

Lindstrom might help your bullpen. He's got a live fastball and he typically pounds the strike zone... But like many power pitchers, he'd get shelled once guys were able to time his fastball because he doesn't have a great #2 pitch.

I really don't have anything good to say about Jason Hammel - sorry. He is just your classic #5 SP who has been holding on by a thread for the last few seasons. He'll occasionally string a couple of good starts together, but he'll never be anything more than a serviceable back-of-the-rotation guy.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

The O's got fleeced. I can assure you that everyone in Orioles nation is mystified by this deal. Then again...I guess we're use to life with Angelos in power.

Guts is a good pitcher. I think a change of scenery will do him better. He certainly isnt as bad as his record states and he's definitely an upgrade over the 2 bums we got in return. Not an ace, but can be a solid #2 or #3

I think if your pitching coach can help Hammel with his confidence, he can be good for you guys. In the years I have watched him pitch, he tends to pitch wonderfully well for 3-4 innings, has one bad inning, then settles back down. He may be excellent for you as a middle/long reliever.

Tinker, Hammel sucks, even for a 5th starter. Sorry, I know you like. But he just sucks.

Also, Rizzo was easy on the eyes.

We've had plenty of Hammel's over the years...I dont expect much out of him. not even sure he'll be a starter. With Matusz, Arrietta, Hunter, Britton, Eveland and the two new Japs vying for a spot...I think Hammel is destined for long relief