Rockies Preparing to Part with Fan Favorites

Joel Sherman has news from the Rockies, with tidbits on Hawpe, Betancourt, Torrealba, Francis, and Atkins.

Some news good, some bad, some - it depends on how you look at it.

3 months ago holly96 87 comments 0 recs |

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In short,

Good, good, good, good and good. These are the directions the Rockies should head.

One thing that I’m not clear on about Atkins leaving, however, is who is the right hander that backs Stewart up at third?

by deacs on Nov 9, 2009 2:20 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

A backup corner infielder is currently on the wishlist.

Several potential NRI targets have been brought up to me, but whether or not they’re just going to settle for that remains to be seen.

by WolfMarauder on Nov 9, 2009 2:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Wishlist:

Dan Uggla at 2B. Barmesy backing up the infield. Dream a little dream.

I think Uggles and moving Hawpe for relieving depth or a cheaper, younger outfielder (and a prospect) would take care of 75% of the team’s needs (if Francis is healthy). Historically, Uggla is up and down on D, but he’s due for an up year.

by deacs on Nov 9, 2009 3:33 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't like Uggla

only because of the performance he put on during the Cook part of the ASG. Otherwise that wouldn’t be terrible.

JFK

by jrockies on Nov 9, 2009 6:06 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

The Marlins are looking to trade Uggla so it might not be as far fetched as you think

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

by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Nov 9, 2009 6:20 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I hear he's pricey

Hope got in my eyes

by Andrew Martin on Nov 9, 2009 6:26 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Well he's arb. eligible in both 2010 and 2011

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

by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Nov 9, 2009 6:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

plus he's a pretty awful fielder

Hope got in my eyes

by Andrew Martin on Nov 9, 2009 6:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

He's an Uggla, not a Fielder.

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by Russ Oates on Nov 9, 2009 6:44 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

exactly

Don’t let Uggla within 100 miles of Coors Field! I’ll never forgive him for screwing up the All-Star game in 08. Arghhh!

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Yorvit Torrealba - Re-sign!! he's en Fuego!!
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by SDcat09 on Nov 9, 2009 6:50 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

He really didn't screw it up

he did make two errors in the 10th that loaded the bases with nobody out but Cook got three groundballs to get out of it. It was Brad Lidge who blew it in the 15 with no errors behind him and Brian Wilson who gave up the leaad in the 8th that was the bigger problem for me

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

by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Nov 9, 2009 7:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry

Wagner gave up the lead, not Wilson

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

by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Nov 9, 2009 7:53 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

meh, I still blame Uggla! :)

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by SDcat09 on Nov 9, 2009 8:01 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

well Uggla....

made Cook look awesome by getting out of that jam that he started.

by Colsportsfan on Nov 9, 2009 9:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Uggla's Fielding

UZR has him going pretty up and down, and Pinto’s PMR rates Uggla pretty highly in ’08 and pretty low in ’07. Hardball Times does the same.

It’s possible that Uggla has what it takes to be a good second baseman – range and glove – but not the focus.

Regardless, even if he puts up mediocre defense, his overall value will be greater than any 2B the Rockies have ever had.

Plus, $7-7.5M in arb next year isn’t outrageous for him. Think of it as a swap with Atkins’ contract.

by deacs on Nov 9, 2009 7:26 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I think he's below average defensivly but I think he gets more blame than he deserves because of the All Star game last year.

Which is odd to me because it didn’t make a difference in the game. I think it would be close but I think the production of his bat would out weigh his below average glove.

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

by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Nov 9, 2009 7:53 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Agree

seems like all these moves are what we expected/hoped. Hopefully Yorvit lands on his feet, I hope he wasn’t making a power play but who could blame him really. I doubt we will get anything close to equal “value” for Hawpe but I think he needs to be moved regardless. A shame as I’ve always been a fan, but I think it needs to be done.

by Teekalong on Nov 9, 2009 2:50 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Yorvi turned down 2/4.5

according to Heyman. So he thinks he can get more money or a starting job, but either way he’s crazy.

by deacs on Nov 9, 2009 8:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

and theres nothing to say that yorvy wont be back

he just turned down the rockies first offer before free agency really begins. come january he may come back

by purplesocks on Nov 9, 2009 10:42 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Jeff Francis..really?

I thought he was supposed to be a Rockie forever, along with Cookie ,Helton and Tulo..I’m really sad now.:( :(

by butterfly on Nov 9, 2009 3:00 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Hm?

All I’m seeing is that there were glowing reports.

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by Bryce on Nov 9, 2009 3:02 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

It doesn't talk about trading him - just that things seem to be going very well for him!

by biondino on Nov 9, 2009 3:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

he is recovering and i still believe he will come back

this year and win 12-15 games.

we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE

thanks for a great season Rockies!

LETS GO WINGS!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Nov 9, 2009 3:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

God, would that be a sweet replacement for Marquis!!!

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by pedalpusher on Nov 9, 2009 3:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Whew, I was scared there for a minute.

Thanks guys , I couldn’t get the article to come up, so I misread the intro…sorry.

by butterfly on Nov 9, 2009 3:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

its all good

happens to me sometimes too lol

we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE

thanks for a great season Rockies!

LETS GO WINGS!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Nov 9, 2009 3:29 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Are there options for a back up catcher within the organization?

Forgive my ignorance, but who caught at the springs last year?
and I agree, these seem like good moves for us.

by aeolian on Nov 9, 2009 3:06 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Yes, and Paul Phillips.

by Bryce on Nov 9, 2009 3:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Phillips should be fine as a backup

A wild card would be AA catcher Michael McKenry, who will be added to the 40 man roster soon to protect him from the rule 5 draft. He could already play the position defensively better than an average big leaguer but he might be overmatched offensively. With a solid start in the springs or even perhaps in spring training, he could play into the picture as well

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by Andrew T. Fisher on Nov 9, 2009 3:18 PM MST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

I thought this quote in the article interesting..

Colorado already has made an offer to retain free agent catcher Yorvit Torrealba but he turned it down. The Rockies will look elsewhere for a backup catcher.

Also CDI and McKenry would make a great defensive tandem.

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by Charlie77 on Nov 9, 2009 5:14 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

The ideal plan is Phillips being adequate for two+ months, then Mike McKenry being ready to go for backup duty.

If either one of those things doesn’t work, we may acquire a backup catcher midseason. We’ll also probably have 2-3 other options at ST as NRIs.

by WolfMarauder on Nov 9, 2009 4:28 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Don't make the same mistake twice.

Last years off season mistake was not getting rid of Atkins. We could have gotten something for him then. Most of us on Purple Row were all for it the time too.

The Rockies should not make the same mistake again. Hawpe should be worth more than Atkins was last year. The biggest reason is we don’t need him. We have strong outfielders without Hawpe. Hawpe is not a good fit for the Rockies because of the large outfield space.

That being said, I really hope Hawpe the best.

As far as the backup catcher goes, I would certainly like McKenry to get a shot. I was anticipating this last week, and looked at his year last year at Tulsa. This is a tough call, as he may not quite be ready. I believe if he is not ready this year, he should be ready by next.

by brian8065 on Nov 9, 2009 4:25 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

My first question is

how much do we rely on the New York Post for accuracy in reporting? :). Not trying to be offensive. If I hear from Renck or Ringolsby that all of these things are true I’ll be inclined to take it more seriously.

/denial denial denial

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by SDcat09 on Nov 9, 2009 6:48 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Well,

I read the New York Post for the laughs.

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by Russ Oates on Nov 9, 2009 6:50 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

once again the NY Post

cites no sources in that column. I really hate that kind of “reporting”

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by SDcat09 on Nov 9, 2009 6:56 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

it's the hot stove.

It’s supposed to get you all worked up.

Hope got in my eyes

by Andrew Martin on Nov 9, 2009 6:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone

remember that classic 2004 front page headline of the Post?

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by Russ Oates on Nov 9, 2009 7:00 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

No, what was it?

by deacs on Nov 9, 2009 7:28 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Was that when Clemens left the Yankees for Houston

and the headline said "Roger the Ass-

tro"

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

by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Nov 9, 2009 7:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Kerry picks Gephardt.

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by Russ Oates on Nov 9, 2009 8:23 PM MST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

That’s much worse

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

by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Nov 9, 2009 8:27 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

What baseball reporter does cite sources when discussing rumors?

I haven’t seen an ESPN reporter cite a named source on a rumor in 15 years.

by deacs on Nov 9, 2009 7:29 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

well at least they say "sources" say :)

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by SDcat09 on Nov 9, 2009 7:37 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

"ESPN has learned"

That’s their favorite line

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

by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Nov 9, 2009 8:00 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

lol there you go

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by SDcat09 on Nov 9, 2009 8:01 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s interesting to me when people make logical leaps from “not named” to “not credible,” when in reality, the unnamed reports, which will frequently be team officials who are contractually obliged to stay off record but are more intimately familiar with a team’s doings, are sometimes far more credible than those you get from the named sources, which a majority of the time will be players or their representative agents who are under no such contractual obligation but are thereby also far removed from what’s going on at team headquarters.

I think the main thing is that if you find the process of team building distasteful, including the moves that don’t ever wind up getting made (which always will outnumber those that do) it might be best to sit out this time of year. I imagine it gets pretty frustrating if you expect all the details to come out into the open nice and cleanly, or at all for that matter.

The hot stove is a messy period that’s far removed from the clean transparency of being a first person witness of the games during the regular season and this goes for reporters as well as us fans. Of course, some are more credible than others, but being automatically dismissive of reporters is almost as bad as taking everything they say at pure face value as soon to be transpiring fact.

by Rox Girl on Nov 9, 2009 8:27 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I love this time of year. The anticipation, the disappointment, the euphoria. It's almost as good as Spring Training and the season :)

People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby

by pedalpusher on Nov 9, 2009 8:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't

I mean it’s better than nothing but I’m ready for April already.

Although I will say that PR is helping immensely with that

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

by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Nov 9, 2009 8:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

RG..

this goes for reporters as well as us fans.

you are a reporter.

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by Charlie77 on Nov 9, 2009 9:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Distinctions

It’s not so much that the different types of anonymous sources aren’t credible. Clearly they are, as you’ve well outlined. But there needs to be another dichotomy, or some sort of wink and nod to readers to delineate between “not named” and “not credible.” If there is such a pattern, I’ve never picked up on it.

The only what I understand how to do it is to know the reporters who are more credible – Rosenthal, Heyman, Gammons, Dejan K… the Pirates guy etc – and follow them more closely than others.

by deacs on Nov 9, 2009 9:55 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

The hot stove is a messy period that’s far removed from the clean transparency of being a first person witness of the games during the regular season and this goes for reporters as well as us fans.

and i love every messy moment of it

Hope got in my eyes

by Andrew Martin on Nov 9, 2009 10:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

This.

This is my favorite time of season for all sports.

I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 9, 2009 10:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I remember when Ryan Smyth signed with the Avs

I was reading the news on NHL.com and went “HOLY SH**” and my boss was like “what? WHAT?” and I had to sheepishly admit that i checked the avs homepage…

Hope got in my eyes

by Andrew Martin on Nov 9, 2009 10:16 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

That was exciting.

Smyth and Hannan. At least Hannan is earning that money now…

I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 9, 2009 10:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Hannan's a stud

Smyth just stopped trying (or so it seemed) when he got that contract

see: Burnett, AJ; Furcal, Rafael

Hope got in my eyes

by Andrew Martin on Nov 9, 2009 10:25 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Birdman :(

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by SDcat09 on Nov 9, 2009 10:27 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

False.

Smyth was hands down our best player last season. One thing we loved was that he busted his ass every single shift. The issue he had in Colorado was being utilized improperly. He’s best served standing in front of the net and creating havoc in the crease. In Colorado, he rarely played that role and when he did we didn’t have the personnel to properly utilize him. I’m happy for him in LA and sad it didn’t work out in Colorado. Seems both parties exchanged zero animosity and came out the better for it on the other side.

I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 9, 2009 10:33 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

ah, well I'm glad my perceptions aren't the reality of things

Hope got in my eyes

by Andrew Martin on Nov 9, 2009 10:55 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Hang out with us at MHH more

and you’ll learn these things ;D

I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 10, 2009 12:06 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

once grad school is done, i probably will

Hope got in my eyes

by Andrew Martin on Nov 10, 2009 7:08 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

You know the doors are always open

unless you’re a Wings fan (which I know you aren’t, but if you leave the door THAT open a critter might get in, ya dig?).

I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 10, 2009 7:54 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

oh I dig

are people usually that drunk during game threads? Seems to be a theme when I’ve been there!

Hope got in my eyes

by Andrew Martin on Nov 10, 2009 8:38 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

We have beers of the night

for pretty much every game thread this season. Drunkenness is encouraged but sometimes you get threads where things get crazy. thedoctor, for example, was hilarious this past week in his drunkenness. That was a blast. I hope it happens again soon.

I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 10, 2009 7:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm.

I think its a leap to assume that a single characterization of the NY Post as not credible ( which really is pretty much a rag) is the same as being dismissive of all reporters. I do think that Renck, Ringolsby, and a select few others are usually reliable.

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by SDcat09 on Nov 10, 2009 2:32 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs

how bout this for a trade

we trade Hawpe to Royals for Callapso Maier and another player

we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE

thanks for a great season Rockies!

LETS GO WINGS!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Nov 9, 2009 8:31 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Hochaver or however u spell his name

as the other player would be nice

we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE

thanks for a great season Rockies!

LETS GO WINGS!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Nov 9, 2009 8:32 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think KC would be willing to pay Hawpe 7.5 million

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

by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Nov 9, 2009 9:41 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

dayton moore is slow

Hope got in my eyes

by Andrew Martin on Nov 9, 2009 10:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Brad Hawpe for Brandon Wood

As a start. Wood could move to 2nd while Barmes could be a super utility guy and a platoon partner to Stewart. Wood seems to have fallen out of favor with the Angels, and could be a Carlos Gonzalez type pickup for us.

The Future:

Smith LF
Fowler CF
CarGo RF

by wolf213 on Nov 9, 2009 8:54 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

How good do you think Wood would be defensivly at second?

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

by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Nov 9, 2009 9:42 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I've thrown this out there a couple times

Here’s a guy that mashes in the minors, but Sciocia (I spelled that wrong, but w/e) wouldn’t play him with the big club. If we could swing it, I think it is worth a shot. With the Angels losing vlad, they could use a good DH, and Hawpe could spell Abreu, who is no youngster. So yeah, that trade would be my preference. Plus, Wood only makes 400 grand.

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by squalene203 on Nov 9, 2009 9:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Think we can also get a reliever out of LAA?

Also, Wood’s been kinda crappy at SS in the minors but that might disappear at 2b. Also, he might be able to play 1st which would allow Helton days off, and Barmes can just start. Wood also trimmed his k-rate bigtime this past season in AAA. I wonder if that’s for real.

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by Resolution on Nov 9, 2009 9:58 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I

also wonder about Ervin Santana. I’m still a believer in his 2008 season…

"These are thin mints. I put them in the freezer. My favorites. So good."
--Reds outfielder Adam Dunn, on the girl scout cookies he keeps in his locker

by Resolution on Nov 9, 2009 10:14 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Santana is owed over 26 million for the next four years

No thanks

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

by squalene203 on Nov 10, 2009 1:53 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

$6.5 million/season for a starting pitcher isn't too bad, actually

Especially one that’s going to be only 31 at the end of it. I’d definitely consider it.

by Rox Girl on Nov 10, 2009 5:22 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I guess more than the money

is that he’s a flyball kinda guy, that usually doesn’t end too well…

"These are thin mints. I put them in the freezer. My favorites. So good."
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by Resolution on Nov 10, 2009 6:46 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

he's very HR prone

Hope got in my eyes

by Andrew Martin on Nov 10, 2009 7:09 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

so was Jason Hammel

Being very HR prone or having FB tendencies shouldn’t stop the team from looking at pitchers. Dac can fix them.

by Rox Girl on Nov 10, 2009 8:54 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

which is funny, because I make this same case in the "WE SHOULD TRADE FOR" discussion

but saying we should fix Hochevar.

Hope got in my eyes

by Andrew Martin on Nov 10, 2009 9:52 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not sure there's too much to fix with him

I also really wouldn’t give up anything of value for him. But hey, that’s just me.

A greg reynolds for Hochevar trade would be funny though…

"These are thin mints. I put them in the freezer. My favorites. So good."
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by Resolution on Nov 10, 2009 7:29 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd sign the hell out of that

Hope got in my eyes

by Andrew Martin on Nov 10, 2009 7:47 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm down

call up the Royals, cite the ol’ change of scenery, see what happens. a few beers, a few laughs, our [expletive] troubles are over dude.

"These are thin mints. I put them in the freezer. My favorites. So good."
--Reds outfielder Adam Dunn, on the girl scout cookies he keeps in his locker

by Resolution on Nov 10, 2009 7:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting

I said in the other thread that I think the best Hochevar will ever be is a back of the rotation guy. Do you agree and if so, what is the best Reynolds could be at this point?

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

by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Nov 10, 2009 8:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Same

maybe they could both be effective out of the bullpen since starter-to-reliever things can be funny like that.

I feel that both Hochevar and Reynolds can be “fixed” but yea, I don’t think their ceilings are too high, but who knows – after looking at his minor league numbers, one could say he could be an Aaron Cook or something but his injury troubles really cloud stuff…

"These are thin mints. I put them in the freezer. My favorites. So good."
--Reds outfielder Adam Dunn, on the girl scout cookies he keeps in his locker

by Resolution on Nov 10, 2009 8:47 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Is so hard to tell with pitchers like this

With Hochevar’s age though it seems kind of late to catch lighting in a bottle

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

by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Nov 10, 2009 9:25 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

oh no doubt

I feel like the lightning left that bottle the same day both of those guys left college. Hope they prove me wrong though..

"These are thin mints. I put them in the freezer. My favorites. So good."
--Reds outfielder Adam Dunn, on the girl scout cookies he keeps in his locker

by Resolution on Nov 10, 2009 10:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs