Saturday Rockpile: Hawpe day-to-day, more

by Bryan Kilpatrick on Jun 26, 2010 9:07 AM MDT in Rockpile

First day back from vacation. I have A LOT going on and there isn't much out there this morning, so I'll limit this to short links.

Hawpe day-to-day with bruised ribs | ColoradoRockies.com: News
Good news for the Rockies, as it doesn't look like Brad Hawpe will miss an extended period of time after introducing his ribs to a wall in Angel Stadium. Day-to-day is the word so far...Dexter Fowler is waiting patiently in Triple-A in the event that Hawpe for some reason has to have a DL stint.

Rockies' Olivo makes bid for all-star berth - The Denver Post
Patrick Saunders makes a case for Miguel Olivo being a National League All-Star. Hey, I voted for him...I don't think it's too far-fetched of an idea. Olivo has been solid throughout the entire first half of the season. Not just offensively, either, as his 52% caught stealing rate would suggest.

Herrera fuels Rockies' win - The Denver Post
Jonathan Herrera not only won the game for the Rox last night, but he also extended his hitting streak to seven games, during which his is hitting a tick under .500 (14-30). He has been heck of an impressive singles hitter (as in, all 16 of his hits have been one-baggers) in filling in for Troy Tulowitzki. Sustainable? Probably not, as his BABIP is at exactly .400, but it has been fun to watch either way.

Former All-Stars Baylor, Rojas to manage XM All-Star Futures Teams | MLB.com: Official Info
Rockies hitting coach Don Baylor will join Christian Friedrich and Wilin Rosario in the Futures Game. Baylor will play the role of manager for the U.S. Team.

Sources: Seattle Mariners could trade Cliff Lee soon - MLB News - FOX Sports on MSN
76 strikeouts, four walks, and ready to join your club for a bag of prospects. I know the Rockies don't necessarily NEED a guy like Cliff Lee, but entertain us and yourselves for a while - what would it take (or, what would you be willing to give) to get this guy, and would it be worth it?

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Tampa Bay Rays - Recap - June 25, 2010 - ESPN
Edwin Jackson threw an eight-walk no-hitter. He also threw 149 pitches (which, for Insiders, ESPN's Buster Olney further dissects here). That is impressive. There must be something seriously wrong with the Rays...I'm not discounting Jackson's effort, per se, but they've been no-hit three times in less than a year.

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my guess for Lee would have to include one of our three big pitching prospects and maybe more

and that in itself is too much for a 6 month rental. he would be awesome to have but starting pitching isnt our weakness right now especially with JDLR coming back within the next couple of weeks.

im not one to get attached to prospects and say never trade them and actually would like us be buyers at the trade deadline but not at the price that Lee will cost.

by purplesocks on Jun 26, 2010 9:18 AM MDT reply actions

totally agree with you.

I don’t want to trade the next several years for 6 months of Lee.

Does anyone really think Olivo will get picked for the ASG? I don’t. I feel we only get one and that will be Saint ’Baldo.

Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything. ~Toby Harrah, 1983

by pedalpusher on Jun 26, 2010 9:25 AM MDT up reply actions

Olivo deserves to go

Get well soon Tulo. The Rockies need you.

by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Jun 26, 2010 11:08 AM MDT up reply actions

Ray's can't hit...no-hitter not a surprise

After spening 27 years in Denver and the past nine in Sarasota, Fla., I have of course retained and even boosted my Rox fandom (if that is a word). However, I do get to see the Rays a few times each year at The Trop, most recently on Tuesday night against the Pads and what I saw that night against Mat Latos was a horrifying display of weak swings, dribblers, pop-outs, etc. that make our very own Clint Barmes look like a Silver Slugger. Even Evan Longoria did his share making Latos look like a Cy winner. This utter lack of offense from a team that started the year totally in synch leads me to say that this could be a team that might be no-hit twice in one year. Hey, they HAVE BEEN NO-HIT TWICE IN A YEAR! People like Carlos Pena (a personal favorite of mine, who is likely available in a July trade) and BJ Upton look completely flummoxed at the dish. Pena at least is a nice guy. BJ has this scowl on his face that probably matches the look on the faces of fans when he comes up. I thought the Rox were bad at the plate (at times, at most times), but these Rays are far worse. As far as the standings in the AL East go: Look Out Below!

by Curt in Florida on Jun 26, 2010 9:43 AM MDT reply actions

Sounds like confirmation bias to me

Last year, the Rays had the second highest batting WAR in MLB and 4th highest wOBA. Granted, they are more of a slugging team than contact team, but they were still 14th in average. This year, their rankings are 4th, 10th and 22nd. Not great, but they are certainly a very good hitting team. Mat Latos has been dominating everyone this year, and being no-hit twice in one year is only one more time than once. It happens.

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

by Andrew T. Fisher on Jun 26, 2010 10:57 AM MDT up reply actions

I'm starting to think that maybe Herrera

is going to create a problem for Barmes when Tulo returns.
And Barmes doesn’t seem to handle pressure well when it is placed on him, so Tracy may have to rethink his comments about Barmes’s hitting.

The oxen are slow, but the earth is patient.

by rockieprogress on Jun 26, 2010 10:08 AM MDT reply actions

We'll see...

I’m not a big fan of Barmes starting everyday, but I just don’t see Herrera sustaining this long-term. He’s on a phenomenal run, and can be a quality defensive option off the bench, but I don’t think he has the strength or speed to continue to be an impact hitter. Long-term, I think Nelson will give Barmes much more to worry about.

by mattrob on Jun 26, 2010 10:27 AM MDT up reply actions

Why do we need Mora?

When we have a better utility player in Herrera? Herrera plays good defense, is faster than Mora, and has been hitting better (even if it may be unsustainable).

by EricMedic on Jun 26, 2010 11:36 AM MDT up reply actions 2 recs

Barmes' offensive contributions have improved in Tulo's absence, and his defense is invaluable.

His contributions shouldn’t be overlookd either.

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by Greg Stanwood on Jun 26, 2010 1:35 PM MDT up reply actions

This is so good to see. It makes me very happy .

In leadership,sometimes it comes strictly down to courage. We have to have courage within our organiztion today. It takes courage to be a Colorado Rockie.
....Keli McGregor 2007

by butterfly on Jun 26, 2010 2:00 PM MDT up reply actions

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by Greg Stanwood on Jun 26, 2010 2:41 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs

I'm not against Tulo :(

I’m just really happy that Barmes has stepped up. Gee,I feel bad now, you big meanie!!

In leadership,sometimes it comes strictly down to courage. We have to have courage within our organiztion today. It takes courage to be a Colorado Rockie.
....Keli McGregor 2007

by butterfly on Jun 26, 2010 3:06 PM MDT up reply actions

No no.

I wasn’t saying that about you. That icon was just to represent that the team is avenging Tulo.

Project Libra

by Greg Stanwood on Jun 26, 2010 3:20 PM MDT up reply actions

oh okay, I guess you're not a meany after all :0

In leadership,sometimes it comes strictly down to courage. We have to have courage within our organiztion today. It takes courage to be a Colorado Rockie.
....Keli McGregor 2007

by butterfly on Jun 26, 2010 3:22 PM MDT up reply actions

I'm so glad we re-signed Juan Pierre and put him in at second.

Best move DOD has made in a looooong time

Stand by your man.

by Muzia on Jun 26, 2010 10:20 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs

I'd tend to disagree with the Pierre analogy

he hits singles, but that’s better than Barmes that swings at any low-and-away pitch that anyone throws his way.

He’s also better than Q was, so the back-up INF slot is probably covered now if/when he regresses some.

The oxen are slow, but the earth is patient.

by rockieprogress on Jun 26, 2010 11:44 AM MDT up reply actions

He's talking about Herrera.

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by Bryan Kilpatrick on Jun 26, 2010 12:04 PM MDT up reply actions

I know.

Herrera was who I was refering to about hitting singles.

The oxen are slow, but the earth is patient.

by rockieprogress on Jun 26, 2010 11:38 PM MDT up reply actions

well

“I never give up, because I know the game is 27 outs,” said Herrera

I actually think some games take more than 27 outs Johnny. Last night for example (33).

There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
JFK

by jrockies on Jun 26, 2010 10:36 AM MDT reply actions

His point is still valid, methinks.

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by Greg Stanwood on Jun 26, 2010 1:35 PM MDT up reply actions

It took Pedroia two plate appearances in San Francisco

to get hurt. Fouled a ball off his shin and has pending x-rays. Forgive me if this was discussed in the GT. I didn’t read it.

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

by Andrew T. Fisher on Jun 26, 2010 11:07 AM MDT reply actions

Actually

he probably hurt it running around the bases at Coors Field…

The oxen are slow, but the earth is patient.

by rockieprogress on Jun 26, 2010 11:41 AM MDT up reply actions

Great. Now Pedroia gets hurt.

by CM85 on Jun 26, 2010 2:11 PM MDT up reply actions

It was actually fouled off his foot

Examination today revealed a fracture in Pedroia’s left foot and he’s headed to the DL.

Get well soon Tulo. The Rockies need you.

by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Jun 26, 2010 3:28 PM MDT up reply actions

And on the DL

by jrockies on Jun 26, 2010 4:00 PM MDT up reply actions

Karma in action.

Hit 3 home runs? Break your foot when crashing back to Earth.

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by Greg Stanwood on Jun 26, 2010 6:09 PM MDT up reply actions

I almost feel bad for wishing him ill after Thursday night's game. Almost.

by hawperox on Jun 26, 2010 6:25 PM MDT up reply actions

My new purchase

so last night, I was at the Denver Polo Classic, and there was a silent auction, and I won a signed Carlos Gonzlez ball. I don’t have it have it yet, but I’ll post pictures when I get it.

They also had a signed ball from UBall’s no-hitter and a signed game used Tulo helmet. The bidding on those when higher than I could go.

They'll play what I tell them to play...for I am the mayor of Albuquerque!

by frightened inmate #2 on Jun 26, 2010 3:16 PM MDT reply actions

That's great ! What a treasure to have.

OT…can you tell me what the back story of that quote in your sig? Very interesting ……….

In leadership,sometimes it comes strictly down to courage. We have to have courage within our organiztion today. It takes courage to be a Colorado Rockie.
....Keli McGregor 2007

by butterfly on Jun 26, 2010 3:24 PM MDT reply actions