Saturday Rockpile: Options are all a guy really wants

by Bryan Kilpatrick on Nov 7, 2009 8:50 AM MST in Rockpile

Rockies decline options on Torrealba, Embree | All Things Rockies
No surprises here, as both players have filed for free agency. Yorvit Torrealba could return to the Rockies for less money, but there's also a decent chance that he will find more money elsewhere. Meanwhile, Alan Embree could catch on somewhere with a minor league deal, but probably won't command much more than that. But, what do I know?

Eleven Option Decisions Made Today: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Option decisions of note that were made yesterday (in addition to the ones mentioned above: The White Sox declined Jermaine Dye's $12MM option, while the Phillies and D-Backs picked up their options on Cliff Lee and Brandon Webb. There are sitll a whole slew of options remaining.

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Evan Grant takes a close look at the Rockies' offensive numbers with Clint Hurdle as their hitting coach.

Report: San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has deal to settle drug charge - ESPN
Tim Lincecum will likely pay a $250 fine for possessing a marijuana pipe. Apparently, the charge for possessing the actual marijuana will be dismissed. According to a Clark County prosecutor, the situation with Lincecum doesn't differ from that of any first-time offender for something of this matter.

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Interesting

That they made the decision on Yorvit and Embree and not Raffy. I wonder if they are actually working on a multi year deal and holding on to it in case the deal is not done in time.

by Hizilla on Nov 7, 2009 10:12 AM MST via mobile reply actions

Oh Timmeh, you make me laugh

On another note, I have a beer-league game now. It’s like baseball, except you play on a softball field with a little kid’s bat. Your team mate pitches, and you just try to hit bombs. You have to drink a beer after every homerun, after every inning, and during the seventh inning stretch. I love college.

Winners never quit, and quitters never win. But if you never quit *and* never win, you are an idiot

by squalene203 on Nov 7, 2009 12:39 PM MST reply actions

man I'd be bad at that

lightweight and I’m a terrible hitter

Hope got in my eyes

by Andrew Martin on Nov 7, 2009 1:32 PM MST up reply actions

yeah bad combo.

and btw, im hammered

Winners never quit, and quitters never win. But if you never quit *and* never win, you are an idiot

by squalene203 on Nov 7, 2009 5:01 PM MST up reply actions

It's like drunk dialing

nao wit moar internetz

I am the Knight Silverblood, chivalrously protecting right-minded people from the dangers of delusioned Yankees fans everywhere.

by Silverblood on Nov 7, 2009 5:39 PM MST up reply actions

Drunk posting:

A bad idea. I’ve found out one too many times.

Just an average guy with exceptional hair. Nothing more, nothing less.

by Bryan Kilpatrick on Nov 8, 2009 9:42 AM MST up reply actions

Try sober posting on McCovey Chronicles

Same thing basically.

by biondino on Nov 8, 2009 9:57 AM MST up reply actions

Tulo's a married man.

140+ long days till we meet again...

by prettyinpurple on Nov 7, 2009 7:17 PM MST reply actions

I need help, I'm watching the AFL on MLB Network....

Dear Rockies - Thank you for a wonderful rollercoaster of a season! NL Wild Card Champs. Best turnaround in MLB history for a team to win the Wild Card. Can't wait to do it again next year!

Troy Tulowitzki - MLB's BEST shortstop..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - Re-sign!! he's en Fuego!!
Brad Hawpe- I hope I get to see you in a Rockies uniform again!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, leaping Utleys in a single bound!

by SDcat09 on Nov 7, 2009 8:33 PM MST reply actions

Why is the AFL on MLB network?

I wonder if Bud Selig will give the Yankees a receipt with their World Series purchase

by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Nov 8, 2009 1:43 AM MST up reply actions

Arizona Fall League

Dear Rockies - Thank you for a wonderful rollercoaster of a season! NL Wild Card Champs. Best turnaround in MLB history for a team to win the Wild Card. Can't wait to do it again next year!

by SDcat09 on Nov 8, 2009 2:05 AM MST up reply actions

I saw Johnston pitch

looked great. nasty movement on fastball.

"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart." - A. Bartlett Giamatti

by Rawktober on Nov 8, 2009 12:53 PM MST via mobile up reply actions

Rox parting ways with Fogg

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_13738785

Well, Josh, its been great having you on the team. Really going to miss your smiling face and skips off the mound :(

Dear Rockies - Thank you for a wonderful rollercoaster of a season! NL Wild Card Champs. Best turnaround in MLB history for a team to win the Wild Card. Can't wait to do it again next year!

by SDcat09 on Nov 7, 2009 9:17 PM MST reply actions