Friday Rockpile: Arbitration Process Complete, Rockies Nearing Readiness for Camp
by Greg Stanwood on Jan 28, 2011 7:01 AM MST
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PrintWith Ian Stewart's signing yesterday, the Rockies have now wrapped up any salary negotiations for their current players for the upcoming year. All that remains in that department is assigning salaries to our full team control players, who will be signed to split contracts and set to make scale+. The arbitration process is the final pre-Spring step before any MLB team prepares to dig into the dirt in Spring Training. Home stretch for the offseason.
What's left between now as Pitchers + Catchers report?
1. Addressing the Michael Young situation.
The suggestion of ties regarding Young continue to hang around, despite news to the contrary, including this Troy Renck article. Anthony Andro tweets the following Nolan Ryan quote:
"I expect Michael Young to be with us on Opening Day and be our DH."
This piece by Richard Durrett of ESPNDallas.com quotes manager Ron Washington also believing Young to be the opening day DH for the Rangers.
Both salary and depth remain issues in front of such a move. I doubt anything materializes here, but if the Rockies are even considering such an action, they should be in the final stages of making a decision by now.
2. The Fate of Samuel Deduno
Deduno, designated for assignment earlier this week, will have his fate decided between today and February 2nd. AAA level pitching depth remains competitive for both the rotation and relief. The Rockies ran into a situation where no major players without an easy roster spot on the team ran out of option years, so few MLB level moves may be necessary for another month until the 25 Man Roster crunch begins, but there will be many names amongst the released this Spring from the minors system.
Speaking of bullpen competition, we've known for some time that Joe Beimel was not on the Rockies radar, but Troy Renck confirmed via Twitter that Beimel will be signing with the Pirates today or sometimes soon after. Another Rockie crawls to Hurdle, though Beimel's tenure with Colorado never overlapped with Clint's.
Deduno will be either claimed, traded or outrighted over the next week. Even if Deduno remains in the organization, he is likely to be permanently transferred to the bullpen, or see attempts made to trade him again.
3. NRI announcements.
Any day now.
Even I, the crazy one who enjoys offseason business, am looking forward to a change in practice. Priorities change as soon as these matters are taken care of.
A few links below:
Steve Foster of Inside the Rockies continues his offseason review series with a profile of third base.
Joe Beimel wasn't the only 2010 organizational lefty headed to the East Coast. Ken Rosenthal tweeted yesterday that the Orioles have signed Nick Bierbrodt, a left handed reliever who spent 2010 with the Sky Sox, though never as a serious depth option. He was placed on the temporarily inactive list for most of the final third of the season.
Fangraphs addresses internet anonymity when it comes to sports journalism. A decent read, and relevant to sports blogging.
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another link
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12802
BPro notes that Jason Hammel strongly underperformed his sabermetric ERA predictive stats, yet presume his career sample size and poor infield defense makes it legitimate. Expect a high BABIP froj Hammel again.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jan 28, 2011 7:17 AM MST via mobile reply actions
And yet, infield defense isn't an issue for the Rockies
according to UZR we are around -4 runs, I think but that’s within a margin of error to neutral. It’s OF defense that’s to blame for Hammel, and that’s where it becomes a really tricky issue as to whether it’s the fielders’ or the pitcher’s fault.
We are almost two-thirds of the way through the void of regular season baseball!
Keep strong, everyone.
by biondino on Jan 28, 2011 7:29 AM MST reply actions 1 recs
Giants closer Zach Galafanakis was tremendous on George Lopez’s show last night. I can’t fight it any longer – this dude is hysterical.
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the whole time." - Jim Bouton
“I’ve been known to throw a Chuck Norris 100 mph.”
Yeah, it’s unfortunate how funny he is. I’m glad the Giants won’t be able to afford him much longer. I’ll like him much more when he’s on another team.
by Rox Girl on Jan 28, 2011 8:23 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Said it perfectly.
I'm GoRockies!! everybody :P
by CentralCaliRox on Jan 28, 2011 9:44 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
he is HYSTERICAL
Levi Knutson = X-FACTOR
Hollidayrain Music
by Hollidayrain on Jan 28, 2011 9:41 AM MST up reply actions
I disagree with your stance on the Michael Young thing.
First of all, I don’t think anybody has suggested that the Rockies are at all proactive in that trade (and liking a player is hardly proactive). It’s all in the Rangers court, and “The Michael Young situation” is a Rangers situation, not a Rockies situation, and it has nothing to do with Colorado unless Texas deems the offer the Rockies made at the winter meetings the best option.
Second, I doubt your time-frame for resolution for the Rangers situation. It’s possible between now and Young’s 10/5 trigger in May.
100% agreed
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jan 28, 2011 9:01 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
The Rangers have control. That doesn't mean the Rockies don't have (and need) agency to make a trade happen. No trade ever involved one team.
There’s obviously a huge difference between “it’s in the Rangers’ court” and “it’s a Rangers matter altogether”.
Regarding the time frame, it’s not a time frame for resolution, it’s a time frame for committing to the setup we have now. I don’t expect the idea to drop, but to remit.
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by Greg Stanwood on Jan 28, 2011 10:00 AM MST up reply actions
But...but...but...but....it's already a done deal, they're just waiting to announce it....
Is it ApRil yet?
Any number above zero is way too many days before Pitchers and Catchers Reports
by Mondogarage on Jan 28, 2011 10:05 AM MST up reply actions
They're just waiting until the July trading deadline to announce it
Word on the streets of Greeley is that at that point Young will waive his no trade protection.
by purplesocks on Jan 28, 2011 10:11 AM MST up reply actions
Exactly, because this deal would have luxury tax implications for the Rockies and Rangers
….
Is it ApRil yet?
Any number above zero is way too many days before Pitchers and Catchers Reports
by Mondogarage on Jan 28, 2011 10:23 AM MST up reply actions
Sure the Rockies have agency in a trade, but it's not one that requires resolution before ST or further action on their part
Your article states:
What’s left between now as Pitchers + Catchers report?
1. Addressing the Michael Young situation.
and I see this as completely untrue. The scenario requires zero addressing on the part of the Rockies between now and then. There is never a complete commitment to any “setup,” there can’t be because of the fluidity of rosters. You’ve set up an artificial deadline that doesn’t really exist for what’s really a non-situation.
I just don't unnerstand it
I had difficulty tracking this entire article. Hard to understand what points were being made.
by Real Perspective on Jan 28, 2011 10:32 AM MST up reply actions
I wrote it much earlier than usual, and ended up having to go back and drop things in multiple times as things occurred, hence the confusion of putting the Beimel bit in the middle of a section on Samuel Deduno.
I should have dropped the original concept upon that instance, but I ran into trouble with my timing regarding some potential job interviews. I apologize for the confusion.
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by Greg Stanwood on Jan 28, 2011 11:21 AM MST up reply actions
G-wood
no need to apologize sir, your body of work speaks for itself.
Its that WolfMarauder you gotta keep your eyes on
The Big Purple Machine will make a believer outta you!
by El Paso Jeff on Jan 28, 2011 12:50 PM MST up reply actions
It was not my intent to apply it as a deadline. You'll note I never used the words deadline, resolution, so forth.
Sometimes I understand your confusion regarding articles, but not in the case of the quote above, as it doesn’t suggest anything other than Young as business consideration that should be a focus between now and February 16th. I feel a conclusion has simply been jumped to. The bit “they should be in the final stages of making a decision by now.”, I think, should be the piece you’re attacking, which does imply a pending action on the part specifically of the Rockies. I don’t intend to claim that Young is either a member of the Rockies or not by then.
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"The highest form of human excellence is to question oneself and others." - Socrates
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by Greg Stanwood on Jan 28, 2011 11:20 AM MST up reply actions
Keep it down in front of the children, you two.
Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
I used to be normal until I met these losers I now call my friends.
"Cheap tacos are rightous!"-My Daughter
I would love to see Barry play some 2b!
by SurfaceThought on Jan 28, 2011 12:43 PM MST up reply actions
If that is the case
I hope it’s the Young from another team. I don’t want Wiggington turning into our own Young.
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
Baseball fans love numbers. They love to swirl them around their mouths like Bordeaux wine. ~Pat Conroy
JFK
$2.22875mil
They must have been hassling over the last couple decimal points or something. With that last digit, Stew will be able to afford a celebratory breakfast at Syrup he otherwise wouldn’t have had the money for.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jan 28, 2011 9:54 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
50 dollars is nothing to spit at!
and probably what a Breakfast at Syrup costs for two or three
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by BittenAnkles on Jan 28, 2011 3:51 PM MST up reply actions
$2,228,750
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by Greg Stanwood on Jan 28, 2011 9:55 AM MST up reply actions
Jeff was REALLY close on that one
63 more days until the Rockies Home Opener!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Jan 28, 2011 9:56 AM MST up reply actions
He gets a bonus for reaching 502 PA
Seems like a strange number, but Stewart tweeted to me that is the number of PA to qualify for the batting title, so that is why the number was chosen. Makes sense.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jan 28, 2011 10:57 AM MST up reply actions
Ian tweeted about baseball?
Yay!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some more groundballs. Its more democratic. - Crash Davis
by DAWNMARIE01 on Jan 28, 2011 12:28 PM MST up reply actions
It looks like the salary figure is actually $2,2875, as Renck reports in his blog post on Stewart
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"The highest form of human excellence is to question oneself and others." - Socrates
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by Greg Stanwood on Jan 28, 2011 11:23 AM MST up reply actions
The fangraphs writer is just being a crybaby
The NHL article that he referenced a comment from was such a terrible article that he deserved to get hammered.
Yes anonymous posters can be cruel and there are a lot of dbags out there but when your article sucks, its going to get negative comments.
Oh and looking through Remington's article history hes the one who listed Helton's contract as
Of those eight contracts, three of those have been unmitigated disasters (Helton, Wells, and Griffey),
I don’t think I’ll be reading anymore of his articles
by purplesocks on Jan 28, 2011 10:10 AM MST up reply actions
sort of a shame, because he wrote one of the best sabr primers out there
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jan 28, 2011 10:24 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
New theme song...
“Pitching in Pittsburgh is Going to Wear You Down.”
Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
I used to be normal until I met these losers I now call my friends.
"Cheap tacos are rightous!"-My Daughter
Beimel played college ball
in Pittsburgh, and had a previous run with the Pirates. So maybe going back there holds some appeal for him. But at midseason, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Pirates end up flipping him to a contender that needs LH bullpen help. He attracted interest last year when it looked like the Rockies might be sellers. We already know the Pirates will be sellers – they are never otherwise.
by Rockpile Interloper on Jan 28, 2011 10:26 AM MST up reply actions
I reckon he'll come out fine...
effective lefty relievers can always find work. Pittsburgh is also a fairly nice place to live and PNC Park is pretty.
Go Bruce!
I'm kind of sad that he's gone :(.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some more groundballs. Its more democratic. - Crash Davis
by DAWNMARIE01 on Jan 28, 2011 12:29 PM MST up reply actions
The new Pirate
Joe definitely has personality.
by Real Perspective on Jan 28, 2011 5:37 PM MST up reply actions
Never.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some more groundballs. Its more democratic. - Crash Davis
Ever.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some more groundballs. Its more democratic. - Crash Davis
Well, not with that kind of attitude.
What if he’s the most dominant reliever in baseball this year?
that sounds uncomfortable.
Science! It means whatever you want it to!
by realmenwearpurple on Jan 28, 2011 3:34 PM MST up reply actions
Unless they have very narrow wingspans, and keep their arms inside the cockpit
Is it ApRil yet?
Any number above zero is way too many days before Pitchers and Catchers Reports
thats a horrible choice of words...
…“They were doing things in a very uncomfortable position.”
“what? like the back of a Volkswagon?”
Science! It means whatever you want it to!
by realmenwearpurple on Jan 28, 2011 6:17 PM MST up reply actions
I don't know, but the front seat of an '81 Civic certainly fits
/do’h
Is it ApRil yet?
Any number above zero is way too many days before Pitchers and Catchers Reports
So the McCourts are looking to drag out the divorce until after LA's next TV contract,
and now we’re getting a lot of tweets about the Mets looking for a cash infusion. The Cubs have one of the least effective FO’s in baseball. It’s looking like another down year for the NL’s major brand, large market teams.
Awww
Breaks my heart
63 more days until the Rockies Home Opener!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Jan 28, 2011 10:43 AM MST up reply actions
I kind of feel bad for the Mets, since their loss of cash was because of the Madoff situation....
2011: A new year and a new chance at a championship.
Didn't I hear that Wilpon actually *made* $50m from Madoff?
Or is that a scurrilous rumour? Anyway, that’s greed for you.
Not that scurrilous...
Except the Feds are trying to get money from all those who actually made profits via Madoff
To pay off to those who lost everything.
So the Wilpon’s are probably going to have to give back. I don’t feel the least bit sorry for the Wilpon’s here.
Is it ApRil yet?
Any number above zero is way too many days before Pitchers and Catchers Reports
by Mondogarage on Jan 28, 2011 11:30 AM MST up reply actions
Can we please have a moment of silence for townhouse in the Hamptons that was lost because of this deal.....
Speaking of scurrilous, I was under the impression that the really high roller Madoff investors knew exactly what was going on. And if they didn’t, then they are far more stupid than we all thought. If you have any financial acumen at all, you would realize the returns on investment provided by Madoff were completely unrealistic and farcical. I wonder how much the Wilpon’s knew or were they blindly reaping the rewards off the backs of half the 65-year-old residence of Boca Raton?
"My eyes! The goggles do nothing!" - Rainier Wolfcastle
by BittenAnkles on Jan 28, 2011 3:57 PM MST up reply actions
People on MLBTR call Stewart mediocre
He hasn’t even physically peaked. For reference, Garrett Atkins OPS’d .773 at age 25 in his first full season. Stewart has out OPS’d that each year from age 23-25. Granted, next year is huge, because comparatively, Atkins peaked the next season, but if the changes in his approach do help, he could do something really special next year.
2011: A new year and a new chance at a championship.
IAWTC
I still think this is the year Stewart breaks out.
I'm GoRockies!! everybody :P
by CentralCaliRox on Jan 28, 2011 11:20 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
Got my
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On Topic: Been listening to Lady Antebellum and..
It’s a quarter after one (cst) and I need baseball now. Will the season just start already?
by Charlie77 on Jan 28, 2011 12:14 PM MST via mobile reply actions
what does she have to do with baseballs
by Andrew Martin on Jan 28, 2011 12:27 PM MST up reply actions
Does this count?
63 more days until the Rockies Home Opener!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Jan 28, 2011 2:01 PM MST up reply actions
Where was this though?
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
Baseball fans love numbers. They love to swirl them around their mouths like Bordeaux wine. ~Pat Conroy
JFK
This was Lady Antebellum singing the National Anthem at the World Series last year
63 more days until the Rockies Home Opener!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Jan 29, 2011 12:17 AM MST up reply actions
They seriously need to expand the season
People are dying of boredom without it.
by arpagamos on Jan 28, 2011 12:28 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Funny
"I don’t want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
Baseball fans love numbers. They love to swirl them around their mouths like Bordeaux wine. ~Pat Conroy
JFK
Blast from the past
I was just cleaning up my desk and found a printed copy of this article that I was saving.
You almost made me cry......
2011 Colorado Zombies-DeadWalking to the NL West crown
Todd and Troy: Because they ARE Rockies.
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Is it April yet?
Let’s get started on doing that again!
Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
I used to be normal until I met these losers I now call my friends.
"Cheap tacos are rightous!"-My Daughter
Well if that article states the impossible is possible I think 173-0 is possible
and a little bit better that that run.
/I just want baseball back
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
Baseball fans love numbers. They love to swirl them around their mouths like Bordeaux wine. ~Pat Conroy
JFK
Thanks
Can we get the season started now please?
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
Baseball fans love numbers. They love to swirl them around their mouths like Bordeaux wine. ~Pat Conroy
JFK
Me thinks
Stewart may be the KEY player regarding the Rox 2011 post season chances. Tulo and Cargo will be there but of the players that need to “step up” Stewart has the highest ceiling. I am not saying he is going to step up because I am a Stewart skeptic but he absolutely needs to prove us cynics wrong. Helton may be better than last year but .280 with 75 RBI is probably the best that can be expected. Ianetta is a mystery, Dex will be better but he is not a power guy. If Stewart can not reduce the whiffs and improve the average a bit I can not see this team winning the division.
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