Saturday Rockpile: All-Stars, Torrealba ready to go, Corpas nearing return?, more...

by Bryan Kilpatrick on Jul 4, 2009 8:00 AM MDT in Rockpile

All-Star Selection Show set for Sunday | MLB.com: News
The MLB All-Star selection show will be televised tomorrow afternoon from 11-12 PM Mountain time. Which Rockies players do you guys think will make the team? My predictions (taking into account potential injury situations) are Jason Marquis, Huston Street, and Brad Hawpe. Chris Iannetta, Troy Tulowitzki, and Todd Helton are possiblities as well. Ubaldo doesn't have "enough wins," but maybe Aaron Cook will get some consideration.

MLB All-Star Game: Adrian Gonzalez, Adam Jones, Edwin Jackson should be All-Stars - ESPN
Staying with the All-Star theme, Jay Jaffe with Baseball Prospectus looks at possible All-Star snubs and includes Chris Iannetta on his list. Brian McCann is pretty much a lock, and Yadier Molina leads the fan voting. Iannetta, however, is better offensively than any other catcher in the NL not named McCann. He's no slouch defensively, either. But, maybe I'm just a homer...

Ordeal over, Torrealba could start on Sunday - The Denver Post
The article mentions that Yorvit Torrealba could (and likely will) start on Sunday. Also, there is a nugget regarding Manuel Corpas' attempted return from injury. He has been throwing from 120 feet and feels no pain, so he could end up with Tulsa on a rehab assignment next week.

Inside the Colorado Rockies " Rodrigo Lopez Returns | News and commentary about the Colorado Rockies major league baseball team
Former Rockie Rodrigo Lopez made his return to Major League Baseball last night, as he earned a win (for Philadelphia) in his first start since 2007, when he pitched well for the Rockies in an injury-plagued season.

Indians (apparently) designate Herges for assignment - cleveland.com
In another bit about a former Rockie, Matt Herges was designated for assignment by Cleveland last night. He was fairly effective for the Indians, posting a 3.55 ERA in 21 games. He actually allowed less hits than innings pitched, as well.

Yankees May Be Among Cuban Defector’s Suitors - NYTimes.com

Russ mentioned Aroldis Chapman in the Rockpile yesterday. He's probably right in saying that the Rox probably won't be in any negotiations with the guy - and that's especially acceptable now, given that Jack Curry with the New York Times reported that Chapman may actually be 26, not 21 (as originally advertised).

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Tulo

I was reading through last night’s GDT, when I read that Tulo is using Roll With Me by Montgomery Gentry as his walkup music. I think the couple of other Tulsans that kick about on here will know what I mean when I call that song a “Caravan classic”

by ch3cooh1 on Jul 4, 2009 8:56 AM MDT reply actions

+1

caravan classic

No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 4, 2009 10:05 AM MDT up reply actions

Anyone else going to the game tonight?

No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 4, 2009 10:05 AM MDT reply actions

I will be there!

The Rockpile.

by Rockie4Ever on Jul 4, 2009 11:05 AM MDT up reply actions

My parents

They didn’t believe that people start lining up at 8 for tickets, so we get there at 12:30, and the ticket people said that there’s no way the line is short enough to get seats. So, I’ll be here for the game thread.

by Rockie4Ever on Jul 4, 2009 3:53 PM MDT up reply actions

Silverblood and I will be there

Our first game of the season ….I guess I was at a Cubs/Yanks exhibition game earlier this year, but I’m not sure if that counts.

by Squeaky on Jul 4, 2009 12:23 PM MDT up reply actions

The first ROCKIES Game

is ALL that counts here

"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK

by jrockies on Jul 4, 2009 12:29 PM MDT up reply actions

Baseball is baseball..

While it may not be as enjoyable as watching the Rockies play, at least you got to enjoy the “game”.

Check out my Rockies comic strip at:
Rock Drive 1.4

by Charlie77 on Jul 4, 2009 12:34 PM MDT up reply actions

Herges

Since the Rox are not exactly long on quality relievers at the AAA level, signing Herges as insurance & parking him at Colo. Springs wouldn’t be a bad idea, I don’t think. Daley’s looked wobbly at times & there are no guarantees on Corpus coming back at 100%.
Herges in reserve makes sense.

No records in the last 10 years should count.

by Maris6161 on Jul 4, 2009 10:06 AM MDT reply actions

I'd take Herges over Rincon and Embree

"I've had pretty good success with Stan Musial by throwing him my best pitch and backing up third." - Carl Erskine

by pedalpusher on Jul 4, 2009 10:09 AM MDT up reply actions

Herges to a minor league deal is not a bad idea.

No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 4, 2009 10:10 AM MDT up reply actions

That's not a bad idea

but there are pens worse than the Rockies, and I’d assume he gets a major league job somewhere.

by Redhawk on Jul 4, 2009 10:21 AM MDT up reply actions

THANKS!

God I wish I could find my screen cap of Herges’ check from the Mitchell Report

by ch3cooh1 on Jul 4, 2009 10:43 AM MDT reply actions

Found it!

by ch3cooh1 on Jul 4, 2009 10:46 AM MDT up reply actions

hahahahhahaha gj

Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: Badass
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY

by Andrew Martin on Jul 4, 2009 11:56 AM MDT up reply actions

i love the "THANKS"

on the bottom left.

No more asking please for wins, now I'm telling you: YOU WILL WIN.
"Good is not good when better is expected." -Vin Scully

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jul 4, 2009 12:11 PM MDT up reply actions

I think our only All-Stars should be Hawpe and Street

With Iannetta really close (Looking back at it I would say hes definitely deserving as the #2 catcher). Don’t get me wrong, Marquis has pitched great for us this year and that game against the Dodgers was just downright nasty but there are just too many other pitchers who have been better overall this year. Lincecum, Haren, Johnson, Billingsley, Gallardo, Ubaldo (not that I think he’ll get in, I just think hes pitched better), Cueto. Yes Marquis is the league leader in Wins but hes also 4th in run support. Since everyone here loves WAR Marquis has an identical number as Jorge De La Rosa with a higher FIP

As far as Helton goes, I would love to see him make it but unless they take 4 1B I dont think he has been better than Pujols, Fielder, or Gonzo

Now I do enjoy seeing Rockies in the All-Star game but I also feel that only the best should make the team. I hate the popularity contest that is the fan vote. The players and coaches should be the ones who decide who makes it

by purplesocks on Jul 4, 2009 10:45 AM MDT reply actions

At this point...

… I am expecting Brad Hawpe to be our only All Star, with a possible exception being Huston Street sneaking in.

Marquis has pitched very well, but I will be surprised if he makes it. There are just too many better pitchers out there, who lead the league in multiple categories, while Marquis is really just winning games. He’s an All Star to us, but does that make him an All Star elsewhere? Maybe he’ll be one of those five players we can vote on fopr the final spot.

by Greg Stanwood on Jul 4, 2009 10:46 AM MDT reply actions

On an unrelated note,

Hurdle cleans up well. He was in the embedded video on the page on the first link

if you're reading this, it means my undying support for your team will result in its failure.

by fantasyfencing on Jul 4, 2009 11:45 AM MDT reply actions

AP rockies article: "Starters eating up innings"

“Starters eating up innings”

Whats the weakest part of our team: middle relief. What is the trend lately: starters taking them out of the equation.

I’m havin a lot of fun watching this team

if you're reading this, it means my undying support for your team will result in its failure.

by fantasyfencing on Jul 4, 2009 12:06 PM MDT reply actions

My next book report is on Cuba..

Yankees May Be Among Cuban Defector’s Suitors – NYTimes.com

Russ mentioned Aroldis Chapman in the Rockpile yesterday. He’s probably right in saying that the Rox probably won’t be in any negotiations with the guy – and that’s especially acceptable now, given that Jack Curry with the New York Times reported that Chapman may actually be 26, not 21 (as originally advertised).

I just finished reading “The Duke of Havana” about Orlando Hernandez and the struggles these Cuban players go through to play in the MLB. Once they defect the players never see their families again, in most cases. They leave behind daughters, wives and parents for a shot at millions or getting cut and working fastfood and never again seeing their families. It’s a heartwrenching story.

Check out my Rockies comic strip at:
Rock Drive 1.4

by Charlie77 on Jul 4, 2009 12:32 PM MDT reply actions