Saturday Rockpile: Rockies hoping for more wins inside NL West, more
by Bryan Kilpatrick on Apr 10, 2010 9:06 AM MDT
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Armstrong: Winning West? Hey, it's a start - The Denver Post
The Rockies finally having a winning record inside the division. The Last time this happened? Last April, when the Rockies took 2 out of 3 from Arizona to open the season. How about a couple more to give yourself some cushion, eh guys?
Also inside the article, Armstrong goes into detail about Carlos Gonzalez's hard-luck day yesterday. CarGo crushed a couple of balls to centerfield, but both were outs. Armstrong refers to one of them as a "laser." LAZOR would be more appropriate.
Kiszla: Jimenez, De La Rosa brothers with arms - The Denver Post
"The Brothers K" have gotten off to a terrific start in 2010. Vinny Castilla saw it coming, apparently.
Burger joint tasty tip O' cap to Todd Helton - The Denver Post
The No. 17 Burger Shack is a new addition to Coors Field this season. Todd Helton was apparently very humbled by the decision to name the restaurant after him. I have GOT to try one of those burgers.
Also, Renck states that Huston Street will begin throwing in five days, and that Jeff Francis experienced a bit of a setback in his attempt to get back on the field, as his throwing session that was originally scheduled for yesterday was scrapped due to soreness underneath his left armpit.
Headley's seeing-eye single only smudge on De La Rosa - The Denver Post
One of these days, it's going to happen...
San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies - April 10, 2010 | MLB.com Preview
MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo has his preview for tonight's game, which features good stuff on Jason Hammel. Also, he mentions the Rockies' efforts to improve their approach at the plate, in an attempt to cut down on strikeouts. The Rox struck out just five times yesterday, while racking up seven runs on twelve hits.
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The Brothers K
I like that. Maybe his friendship with Ubaldo will convince De La Rosa to take a bit of a hometown discount to stay here after this year. I’m really starting to love De La Rosa. It took me a while, as I was at his first game for us. It was miserable, and we kept making fun of him and complaining about him. Those scars don’t heal easily, but he went from “hate” at the beginning of ’08, to “meh” in late ’08, to “decent” in mid ’09, to “sweet” in late ’09, to “totally awesome” now.
by controlled_slide on Apr 10, 2010 9:26 AM MDT reply actions
I was at that game too.
I was very upset. I wanted to bring a sign that said “We want Ramon back”
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 10, 2010 9:59 AM MDT up reply actions
How long did it take you to get on the bandwagon?
by controlled_slide on Apr 10, 2010 10:03 AM MDT up reply actions
Middle of last year completely
His 0-6 peripherals weren’t honestly that much worse than his 16-3 stretch.
Funny note: his start yesterday was apparently worth $1.6million and 0.4 WAR.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 10, 2010 10:20 AM MDT up reply actions
This might not be the best place for this
but has anyone noticed if they are doing the Coca-Cola Value Pack this year?
Beat Ohio St!
All games in April
And many more during the season. Wells Fargo is doing there promo for there customers also.
Do you know where I can find this for the Tuesday
game against the Mets? I was on the Rockies website and didn’t see it.
Beat Ohio St!
Francis comeback
I was talking to an Orthopedic surgeon friend of mine ysterday and his feelings are that maybe the original surgery is fine , but the problem is an underlining problem that was aggravated by the surgery and rehab…Any thoughts?
That has been my understanding
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 10, 2010 10:20 AM MDT up reply actions
At the very least, the surgery weakened his arm.
It is not unreasonable at all to see side effects during the rehab due to his lack of activity long term. This is why surgeries like his are so unpredictable, and often career killers.
by Greg Stanwood on Apr 10, 2010 10:33 AM MDT up reply actions
Welcome !
Are you really from Boston? I have a brother that lives in Framingham.
No, it doesn"t sound good about Francis…guess we’ll just have to wait and see !
Cambridge
but haven’t lived there in ages. Gave up on the Red Sox when they gave into the dark side and became that which they fought … Luckily I landed here!
by BostonTransplant on Apr 10, 2010 12:28 PM MDT up reply actions
I don't really understand..
So the surgery made it worse? The surgery didn’t really correct the problem?
by CentralCaliRox on Apr 10, 2010 4:12 PM MDT up reply actions
Yesterday was so awesome, I wanna go again today ;-)
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
Okay tell us everything..
How did your wife like it? Where did you sit? Did you get any autographs? I thought about you often during the game.
Oh, it was GREAT
We sat in section 246, basically the far end of LF outfield club, with a couple of dear friends. No autographs, no foul balls.
Our biggest concerns were stuff like “how early do we have to show up for handicapped parking”, “will her oxygen tanks lasts throughout the day and the drive both ways”, and “how long will the line be for garlic fries”. We ask the last one every time.
Everything went very smoothly, so we know she can go to games, we just have to build lots of extra time in. The handicapped parking fills very early, and we can’t really start walking out until the stadium’s mostly empty. But she had an absolute blast. She said the night before the game that with Yorvit gone, she needs a new player, and she though JLDR would be a great candidate. Shades of Annie Savoy?
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Apr 10, 2010 10:49 AM MDT up reply actions
Oh My,
you brought tears to my eyes…for joy of course! Considering all you both have been through, it is amazing that things are so much better. You can enjoy a game, be in the sunshine and even have garlic fries !! Fantastic! I ’ll still keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Maybe she is JLDR ’s good luck charm. :)
Yeah, yesterday changed everything
I’m hoping to get her to 8-10 games this season, and our only concession is essentially that they will all have to be weekend games, because of all the extra time built in, but it was one of our landmark steps, at least emotionally.
To be fair, the game wiped her out and she had to nap multiple times yesterday evening. But stamina is just something that takes longer to come back. She’s miles from where she was even three months ago.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Apr 10, 2010 11:59 AM MDT up reply actions
Mondo, this is wonderful news.
Glad to hear about these great developments!!
Congratulations!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
Todd Helton - Time for his ring to come true
PLAY BALL!!!
Is kiszla serious?
First he says that we need to trade Hawpe or The Player for another “frontline pitcher” for us to have a chance to even stay in the race to the World Series. (A notion which is very frustrating to me after all the Rockies have proven), Now he says that we have the next Schilling and Randy Johnson? Gosh that man makes me want to do terrible things. How does he still have a job?
Jim Tracy is My Homeboy
Kiszla
is such a tool. Sometimes I wonder if he is trying to piss people off.
President of the Don Draper fan club.
This is all he does. He generates conversation and commentary.
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
Todd Helton - Time for his ring to come true
PLAY BALL!!!
To be fair about this, Vinny Castilla made the comparison, not Kizla( I do not like Kizla and
and I never defend him, EVER)
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
Todd Helton - Time for his ring to come true
PLAY BALL!!!
Just wait till he blames the Rockies first three game skid on McDaniels and Orton.
by MarshallMcCard on Apr 10, 2010 1:52 PM MDT up reply actions
I actually would agree with him on blaming McDaniels....
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
Todd Helton - Time for his ring to come true
PLAY BALL!!!
It's weird how polarizing McD is...
I love him.
Go Rockies?
by MarshallMcCard on Apr 10, 2010 2:06 PM MDT up reply actions
GO ROCKIES!!!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
Todd Helton - Time for his ring to come true
PLAY BALL!!!
I wonder this too.
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
Todd Helton - Time for his ring to come true
PLAY BALL!!!
Even if he doesn't,
I think we’re okay. But it definitely sucks to lose him again :/
by CentralCaliRox on Apr 10, 2010 4:11 PM MDT up reply actions
you go Willy T!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
Todd Helton - Time for his ring to come true
PLAY BALL!!!
too cute
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
Todd Helton - Time for his ring to come true
PLAY BALL!!!
Not fair!
I have the same headband-shades combo on right now. Where’s my Post picture?
by MarshallMcCard on Apr 10, 2010 1:55 PM MDT up reply actions
That looks like Rox Girl..
Where did she get a giant to carry her around?
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by Charlie77 on Apr 10, 2010 3:16 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
I hope everybody who went to the game last night had a blast!
JDLR is going to be some kind of special this season, oh my.
I do not like this development.
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
Todd Helton - Time for his ring to come true
PLAY BALL!!!
Their plan is just to give him a couple of appearances below before putting him on the big league club.
Really, we’re just one step closer to seeing him up here. We may even see him for the New York series.
by Greg Stanwood on Apr 10, 2010 4:06 PM MDT up reply actions
Exactly.
So seeing him purchased is a good thing Cat ;)
by CentralCaliRox on Apr 10, 2010 4:10 PM MDT up reply actions
okay this makes sense :)
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
Todd Helton - Time for his ring to come true
PLAY BALL!!!
Sometimes trouble follows Milton Bradley around
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 10, 2010 4:21 PM MDT reply actions
Lineups via Renck
1. Tony Gwynn, Jr., CF
2. David Eckstein, 2B
3. Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
4. Kyle Blanks, LF
5. Chase Headley, 3B
6. Will Venable, RF
7. Nick Hundley, C
8. Everth Cabrera, SS
9. Mat Latos, P
Rockies
1. Carlos Gonzalez, LF
2. Dexter Fowler, CF
3. Todd Helton, 1B
4. Troy Tulowitzki, SS
5. Brad Hawpe, RF
6. Ian Stewart, 3B
7. Chris Iannetta, C
8. Clint Barmes, 2B
9. Jason Hammel, P
OMG
Tracy has gone away from his LRLRLRLRLR. What could have caused this!!
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 10, 2010 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions
Mat Latos does a lot better versus righties.
And Ian Stewart is just red hot.
by CentralCaliRox on Apr 10, 2010 4:50 PM MDT up reply actions
That's what Renck says in the article.
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Tears of sadness
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 10, 2010 4:50 PM MDT up reply actions
At least he has a .250 OBP!
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 10, 2010 4:51 PM MDT up reply actions
hmmm good question.
This certainly ruins the Tracy pic joke now
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
Todd Helton - Time for his ring to come true
PLAY BALL!!!
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