Saturday Rockpile: Joe Koshansky placed on waivers

by Russ Oates on Mar 28, 2009 8:34 AM MDT in Rockpile Comment 24 comments

The Denver Post reports that the Colorado Rockies have placed Joe Koshansky on waivers in order to open up a spot on the 40-man roster.

Joe Koshansky

#47 / First Base / Colorado Rockies

Height: 6-4

Weight: 225

Bats: L

Throws: L

Born: May 26, 1982

	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	AVG	OPS	wOBA	K%
2007	17	12	0	1	1	0	0	2	2	2	5	0.083	0.367	0.178	41.7%
2008	18	38	5	8	3	0	3	8	20	1	17	0.211	0.776	0.326	44.7%
Career	35	50	5	9	4	0	3	10	22	3	22	0.180	0.676	0.286	44.0%

Any team out there looking for a big, powerful first baseman who needs playing time in order to prove his worth? WIth the plethora of options the Rockies have at first base, as we've known for years by now, Joe Koshansky doesn't have a clear path to prolonged playing time with the Rockies. JoKo has been with the organization longer than Ryan Shealy, who, as a first baseman, had no real shot at sticking with the Rockies. And if I recall correctly, Shealy also tried playing the outfield in 2006. He later was traded to the Kansas City Royals for Jeremy Affeldt. What a cruel fate it is to be a first baseman with the Rockies.

That first link also discusses Manny Corpas's much improved outing yesterday against the Mariners.

Thomas Harding goes into a bit more detail on Aaron Cook's performance against the Mariners.

The Rockies play the Cubs today, with Ryan Dempster of the Chicago Cubs opposing Ubaldo Jimenez.

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Shealy also tried playing the outfield in 2006

Indeed he did.

What a cruel fate it is to be a first baseman with the Rockies.

At least Hawpe was able to learn RF.

It’s a shame he didn’t showcase himself more in his MLB stints the past two years so that we could get something in a trade…Any idea how long the clock is before he clears?

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 28, 2009 9:16 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Ten days

It will be interesting to see if anybody picks him up, as most every other team has to make similar roster decisions right now.

by Rox Girl on Mar 28, 2009 10:07 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

And Atkins 3B

I find it annoyingly funny that two in our starting line up are playing positions “unnatural” to them and they are both blocking some good young prospects. Hawpe isn’t blocking CarGo and Dex as much since they definitely need more time but you could make the argument that he is.

"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK

by jrockies on Mar 28, 2009 10:20 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

If we didn't trade Holliday it would have been the same with him too

Baker, Hawpe, Atkins, Stewart and Barmes could all be principally playing different positions than when they were drafted.

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Mar 28, 2009 10:59 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Speaking of the Cubs!!

I’m going to the Cubs/Yankees game next Saturday…my favorite player in the entire MLB, Rich Harden, will be pitching and it will be the first time I have seen him pitch live. I’m so excited!!!

by Squeaky on Mar 28, 2009 9:25 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Life is unfair

starring Joe Koshansky

Aut Vincam Aut Periam

by PioneerSkies on Mar 28, 2009 11:31 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I missed that one, thanks for pointing it out. I hope that he gets a legit chance to play somewhere.

"Better move your rental cars, I am about to take BP."
-Glendon Rusch

by Hizilla on Mar 28, 2009 11:39 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's older.

from January, but apt today.

Aut Vincam Aut Periam

by PioneerSkies on Mar 28, 2009 11:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yea

I feel like I read most of the stuff over there, or at least have been lately.
Tough game to watch yesterday. I actually hope Miami wins tonight, i’d be ok with them or Notre Dame winning it all.

"Better move your rental cars, I am about to take BP."
-Glendon Rusch

by Hizilla on Mar 28, 2009 12:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope we say Goodbye to Joe

Cuz, that is what would be best for Joe. I hope he is picked up by a team, that he can start on now, make an impact, and position himself for a long career in the Bigs. Good luck Joe.

by roxtalk on Mar 28, 2009 11:35 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Rosenthal

Thinks Helton could be in line for comeback player of the year.

"Better move your rental cars, I am about to take BP."
-Glendon Rusch

by Hizilla on Mar 28, 2009 11:44 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Some notes

about Morillo, Stewart and Dex in there as well. The Rockies are one of the teams where I think the beat writers probably know quite a bit more about whats going on than KRos.

"Better move your rental cars, I am about to take BP."
-Glendon Rusch

by Hizilla on Mar 28, 2009 11:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think I've been saying this

since the surgery. If not then at least since an article came out that had Hawpe saying Helton was doing things in the weight room the other players wished they could.

"A great catch is like watching girls go by; the last one you see is always the prettiest." ~Bob Gibson
JFK

by jrockies on Mar 28, 2009 12:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs