Friday Rockpile: Rookies, Purple Row Radio, and Yes, Michael Young
by Greg Stanwood on Feb 11, 2011 7:01 AM MST
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PrintAt last, we are within a few days of Spring Training. A reminder to anyone living under rocks or in drab (but comfortable) caves, the Rockies will be one of many teams to begin Spring Training early next week, as the pitchers and catchers are due to report this Monday to the new facility, which the Arizona Diamondbacks will have already occupied the day before.. Most domestically based position players elect to join the team as early as possible, with everyone being due a week later on the 21st, just a few days before the first game. Hopefully we should start getting some early Spring photos coming within the first couple days of workouts. I always look forward to those.
Most of you are as tired about hearing Michael Young's name as I am, so I'll regurgitate that information first.
Troy Renck of the Denver Post blogs about the history of the Michael Young developments, and why it looks less and less likely that the Rockies will be the ones to wind up with him.
"GM Jon Daniels told The Dallas Morning News today that "nobody looks good right now" for a Young trade."
Texas must be under a lot of pressure now that Young has requested a trade and told of his dissatisfaction with the situation outright. They might have to make something look good, though according to Thomas Harding's article below, at least one source finds it unlikely Young is traded, regardless.
Thomas Harding of MLB.com offers a similar take on the Rockies' perspective in the Young talks: interested, but not budging, leaving the ball still firmly in Texas' court.
Now, onto other things.
2010 Rockies relievers Randy Flores and Manny Delcarmen found minor league deals this week; Flores with the Padres, Delcarmen with the Mariners. Both being Cactus League teams, we may see them about during the month of March. Steve Foster of Inside the Rockies has the details.
For some thoughts on Rockies rookies and a note about the upcoming debut of Purple Row Radio, check below Le Jump.
Foster also has a breakdown of the Rockies rookies (40 Man Roster and NRIs ) and what their position is going into Spring Training regarding making the team. For the most part, I agree with the analysis. Matt Reynolds is the only one who has a spot of his own going into the Spring; the others have to rely on making an impression, as well as seeing someone else lose their spot to injury or ineffectiveness.
The most likely of this set to make the team out of the Spring are Rex Brothers (in place of Franklin Morales), Michael McKenry (in place of Jose Morales), and either Cole Garner or Charlie Blackmon (in place of Jason Giambi?). Giambi doomsayers, do not fret; I list Giambi there not because I think he's a shoo-in, but because I think the team feels that the lack of late lefty power is a bigger concern than outfield depth or speed provided by other 25th man candidates. The job is still to be lost and earned in the weeks ahead.
Finally, the podcast. We're about 80% ready, and if all goes well, we'll have our first episode of the new show up on Monday, 2/21. I'm not completely certain about it yet, but that's the target; we want at least the one show up before Spring Training proper begins. We will not likely be featuring guests the first week, but that is one of many new features we will be introducing along with the new title. Further, we intend to get a weekly "Ask Us" segment in there. I will likely put up a post a couple days before we record asking for any topics or questions for us to address, so think about what you want to hear in a week.
Spring Training is here.
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Where is my "Fast-forward to April 1" button?!
Come on already, lets play some baseball!
"My eyes! The goggles do nothing!" - Rainier Wolfcastle
by BittenAnkles on Feb 11, 2011 7:07 AM MST reply actions 1 recs
I tend to agree with Mr. Townsand in this case
How can there not be at least some rivalry when some guy takes the opportunity to attack the rivalry and call out the Rockies with this:
The Rox were favored to win the division by most experts last year and they fell flat on their asses. What better way to turn the focus away from their disappointing 2010 season than to manufacture a rivalry that doesn’t really exist?
I don’t think they were turning their focus away from 2010, just showing that what happened in 2010 (and before) with the Giants is actually leading to more heated competition in 2011 (and beyond). I think he Nelson should go to MCC and say the word Rockies and see what he digs up about mutual hatred.
"There have been only two geniuses in the world. Willie Mays and Willie Shakespeare." ~Tallulah Bankhead
"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." ~Greg, age 8
JFK
Honestly
I wouldn’t mind seeing MCC’s real response to this article. I suspect they’ll act all tough and play it off, but still try to get their digs in as they do. Kind of like Nelson.
Here’s a question: For Giants fans, who is the most hated player in the division? I think it’s probably Mr. Mullet.
"If you can't do something smart, do something right."
Andre Ethier.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
You don't say this...
The Rox were favored to win the division by most experts last year and they fell flat on their asses.
…unless there’ animosity towards the Rox. They try to downplay the rivalry because they don’t want to admit that we are equal competitors with them because they finished better last year, who cares that that was the first time they finished with more wins then 2005.
by Chacinisthefuture on Feb 11, 2011 8:36 AM MST up reply actions
Who?
Costello: The guy on first.
Abbott: Who.
Costello: The first baseman.
Abbott: Who.
Costello: The guy playing…
Abbott: Who is on first!
Costello: I’m asking YOU who’s on first.
Abbott: That’s the man’s name.
Costello: That’s who’s name?
Abbott: Yes.
Costello: Well go ahead and tell me.
Abbott: That’s it.
Costello: That’s who?
Abbott: Yes.
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by victor frankenstein on Feb 13, 2011 1:36 AM MST up reply actions
I don't know if there's a rivalry...
…but all my voodoo dolls are dressed in orange.
"Are they called the Rockies because they rock?" - 7 y.o.
Rivalries are media creations that fans exacerbate.
In the ’10 NLCS, were the Phillies themselves whistling at Lincecum?
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by victor frankenstein on Feb 13, 2011 1:42 AM MST up reply actions
For the love of your sanity, don't scroll down to the comments section below this article.
I know that should go without saying, but for some reason I did.
Ugh.
I'm trying to respond with this
That is fine with us if Giants fans don’t see us as a rivalry. I don’t mind my beloved Rockies being called cheaters for keeping their balls at manufacturer’s standards. I give no merit to what Tim “hippie lettuce” Lincecum says about the balls at Coors. Here’s a thought, build your own humidor at AT&T park, or find evidence of the Rockies using un-humidored balls.
All that being said, remember how Ubaldo killed the Giants last year on the 4th of July? And he is just getting started. We don’t have the long history in baseball, but that doesn’t matter to us. We are coming. We will beat you. You will grow an irrational hatred of the color Purple. The greatest mistake that the Giants can ever make is to overlook the Rockies. So keep on doing what you are doing. You will learn to hate us the way that we aspire to kick you off that mountain, steal your lunch money, and make you run home crying to your mommies with your tightie whities stretched over your heads.
Enjoy your WS rings San Fran, Colorado is working to dominate the NL west. Our time is now.
Go Rockies!!!
My brain hurts.
Umm...
Ubaldo kind of got beat up on the 3rd of July last year by the Giants. I was there. He was in a position to get the win, surprisingly, but I think it was Manny who blew it and got him the ND.
"If you can't do something smart, do something right."
Glad I haven't been able to post it then.
What game was it that Ubaldo pitched a complete game at AT&T park?
My brain hurts.
May 31
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Maybe they were wearing the red and white hats for Memorial Day
And hence the confusion?
"If you can't do something smart, do something right."
July 4th was a good game too
We beat the Giants in 15 innings on that day.
49 more days until the Rockies Home Opener!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Feb 11, 2011 10:26 AM MST up reply actions
And Ubaldo Jimenez
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Who was that pitch against?
Cooler than a polar bear's toenails...
Metrosexual: It's like being gay, but not being into guys.
Juan Uribe
Bottom of the 2nd
Strike 3.
Love me some mlb.tv
Cooler than a polar bear's toenails...
Metrosexual: It's like being gay, but not being into guys.
I'mn sorta wondering why last year's subscription is still active...
…and sorta not.
I’m sure I’ll get tired of watching Cliff Lee’s mortality revealed…just not anytime soon.
Enjoy your WS rings San Fran, Colorado is working to dominate the NL west. Our time is now.
No, not yet.
It’ll be your time when we’re done with it.
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by victor frankenstein on Feb 13, 2011 1:04 AM MST up reply actions
Just post a link to the SpillySlam game and see what happens
49 more days until the Rockies Home Opener!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Feb 11, 2011 10:22 AM MST up reply actions
And no,
My son is not posting on that board. He is 5 and can’t type yet. But his name is Michael Scott.
My brain hurts.
I think this warrants posting...
by BittenAnkles on Feb 11, 2011 9:14 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
When does it NOT warrant posting?
Enough of this offseason rubbish already! Let's play some ball!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some more groundballs. Its more democratic. - Crash Davis
How about decades
from now at his funeral?
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I disagree
Ubaldo is throwing the soul of the recently deceased into the loving glove of God while the Devil stands by aghast that the awesomeness of the delivery.
:imgoingtohell:
My brain hurts.
Wouldn't mind it being played at mine at all.
Enough of this offseason rubbish already! Let's play some ball!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some more groundballs. Its more democratic. - Crash Davis
by DAWNMARIE01 on Feb 11, 2011 10:55 AM MST up reply actions
If I had enough money I would buy advertising space on a huge billboard
along I-280 in San Francisco, mayby right near Monterey BLVD, and have this video playing on a loop. Wonder what Giant fans would think of having to watch that everyday on their drive into work?
And hey, if they’re stopped in heavy traffic, they get to watch it multiple times……. hehehe.
49 more days until the Rockies Home Opener!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Feb 11, 2011 10:07 AM MST up reply actions
That's hilarious
2011 Colorado Zombies-DeadWalking to the NL West crown
Todd and Troy: Because they ARE Rockies.
QPU #4, YHEG #4, Proud Member PR Gynocracy
I agree with this plan!
Enough of this offseason rubbish already! Let's play some ball!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some more groundballs. Its more democratic. - Crash Davis
by DAWNMARIE01 on Feb 11, 2011 10:11 AM MST up reply actions
Holly96, our SF spy
can help pick out an optimal location.
49 more days until the Rockies Home Opener!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Feb 11, 2011 10:19 AM MST up reply actions
Not that I speak for every Giants fan...
…but the reason that grand slam hurt so much is that it was like, oh, great, we aren’t going to win the World Series this year either.
But then we won the World Series the following year. So I look at things like Spilborghs, Speizio, and Finley, and I kind of chuckle. If you were to put that on a billboard, all it would do is make people think “Man, that game stunk. But you know what didn’t? Winning the World Series.”
by Grant Brisbee on Feb 11, 2011 2:53 PM MST up reply actions 9 recs
The picture tells me
That someone just lost his wallet.
My projections Denver 11-5, San Diego 10-6, Oakland 9-7, Kansas City 7-9
Revised after 9 games. Denver 8-8, San Diego 8-8, Oakland 8-8, Kansas City 8-8
Well I guess I'm not a prophet.
Anyone else notice that Fangraphs adjusted the wRC+
of all the players down about 3-4 points? Wonder what they added to make that happen?
50 more days until the Rockies Home Opener!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Feb 11, 2011 7:56 AM MST reply actions
They updated the league averages recently
So everyone’s wRC+ changed slightly too.
Rocktober is not a time of year, it is a religion.
Didn't the league average for hitters trend down this year though?
Wouldn’t that make those numbers go up from average?
49 more days until the Rockies Home Opener!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Feb 11, 2011 10:09 AM MST up reply actions
hey I am famous
Http://tinyurl.com/69933bf
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 11, 2011 8:41 AM MST via mobile reply actions
Top baseball billing and everything.
Well done.
"If you can't do something smart, do something right."
Rob Neyer
says Tulo will be top SS for next 5 or 6 seasons, but after that is a guess.
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Beat me by literally 3 seconds
Still, I’m glad for our Tulo. I’m feeling 8 WAR this year.
Rocktober is not a time of year, it is a religion.
Troy is cleaning up in the poll!
Everyone go over there and vote once for every computer in the house!
"My eyes! The goggles do nothing!" - Rainier Wolfcastle
by BittenAnkles on Feb 11, 2011 9:01 AM MST up reply actions
Done.
Enough of this offseason rubbish already! Let's play some ball!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some more groundballs. Its more democratic. - Crash Davis
Wow
That’s a landslide
49 more days until the Rockies Home Opener!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Feb 11, 2011 10:20 AM MST up reply actions
Tulo Palooooooza
LETS GO RED WINGS!
2011 will be the year....better be....
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
by TuLoRocks2008 on Feb 11, 2011 9:46 AM MST up reply actions
Tulo is the top SS.....
"It ain't over 'til it's over." Yogi Berra
"Boys, baseball is a game where you gotta have fun. You do that by winning."
Dave Bristol
"There is no crying in baseball." Tom Hanks
by Roxman on Feb 11, 2011 10:35 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
because no one can play that position like he does!
(Dang smart phone isn’t so smart….Doh!)
"It ain't over 'til it's over." Yogi Berra
"Boys, baseball is a game where you gotta have fun. You do that by winning."
Dave Bristol
"There is no crying in baseball." Tom Hanks
by Roxman on Feb 11, 2011 10:39 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
because no one can play that position like he does!
(Dang smart phone isn’t so smart….Doh!)
"It ain't over 'til it's over." Yogi Berra
"Boys, baseball is a game where you gotta have fun. You do that by winning."
Dave Bristol
"There is no crying in baseball." Tom Hanks
by Roxman on Feb 11, 2011 10:39 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
Sweet, double post...
Grrr…
"It ain't over 'til it's over." Yogi Berra
"Boys, baseball is a game where you gotta have fun. You do that by winning."
Dave Bristol
"There is no crying in baseball." Tom Hanks
by Roxman on Feb 11, 2011 10:41 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
about time
"These are thin mints. I put them in the freezer. My favorites. So good."
--Reds outfielder Adam Dunn, on the girl scout cookies he keeps in his locker
this
Enough of this offseason rubbish already! Let's play some ball!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some more groundballs. Its more democratic. - Crash Davis
by DAWNMARIE01 on Feb 11, 2011 11:29 AM MST up reply actions
I want them both to make the case
for making the team, because I don’t want to lose F. Morales to waivers just because some kid might be better than him (and probably is).
"There have been only two geniuses in the world. Willie Mays and Willie Shakespeare." ~Tallulah Bankhead
"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." ~Greg, age 8
JFK
You want both Brothers to make the team? Me too
Sorry Old OLLLLLLDDD joke.
Showing extreme symptoms of Rocky Mountain Baseball Fever since 1993.
2 years isn't that old
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"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." ~Greg, age 8
JFK
I want Rex Brothers to pitch in a game
that Darrell Cousins is umpiring. That could be a play-by-play man’s nightmare.
by Rockpile Interloper on Feb 11, 2011 2:52 PM MST up reply actions
Particularly against the Padres
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
Bazinga!!
In line for seats at the Grand Junction Rockies 2012 home opener
by Junction Rox on Feb 11, 2011 2:56 PM MST up reply actions
On Mother's Day
Enough of this offseason rubbish already! Let's play some ball!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some more groundballs. Its more democratic. - Crash Davis
You won't, because Frankie's gonna figure it out.
He’ll destroy people this year.
(I’m gonna be optimistic about this, dammit)
Aaron Cook answers fan questions.
49 more days until the Rockies Home Opener!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Feb 11, 2011 1:14 PM MST reply actions
That was cool.
Cook has a great attitude, loved watching him at RoxFest. Let’s see if he can bounce back this year.
I'm GoRockies!! everybody :P
by CentralCaliRox on Feb 11, 2011 1:46 PM MST up reply actions
I LOVE
That Cookie steps on the line, I think that is downright hilarious.
by The Toddfather's Goatee on Feb 11, 2011 4:44 PM MST up reply actions
Cory Sullivan
signed a Minor League contract with the Phillies.
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The Dodgers signed Juan Rincon to a minor league deal
YES!
2011: A new year and a new chance at a championship.
LOL.
This was my reaction as well.
I'm GoRockies!! everybody :P
by CentralCaliRox on Feb 11, 2011 2:09 PM MST up reply actions
DPO poster gets his own column for a day
His are pretty much the only posts worth reading over there.
Enough of this offseason rubbish already! Let's play some ball!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some more groundballs. Its more democratic. - Crash Davis
Seems like NorthSider needs to join PR and contribute
2011 Colorado Zombies-DeadWalking to the NL West crown
Todd and Troy: Because they ARE Rockies.
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FI#2 did at one point
Who knew that Muzia’s love is like a rock tied to your feet, dragging you to the bottom of the ocean?
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
Do good, Galiardi. Seriously.
SB Nation Denver
No response?
Enough of this offseason rubbish already! Let's play some ball!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some more groundballs. Its more democratic. - Crash Davis
I think so too.
Whenever I read an artlcle in the Post I always just scan down thru to see what he says and pretty much ignore the others.
Enough of this offseason rubbish already! Let's play some ball!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some more groundballs. Its more democratic. - Crash Davis
Isn't Northsider the Rowbot formerly known as Redhawk?
Is it ApRil yet?
Any number above zero is way too many days before Pitchers and Catchers Reports
Yeah yeah, I'm a bit slow on the uptake today
Our weekend took a small detour today, Jenn’s back in the hospital for a couple of days…but all will be well.
Is it ApRil yet?
Any number above zero is way too many days before Pitchers and Catchers Reports
Good luck to her
Glad to hear it will work out fine.
"There have been only two geniuses in the world. Willie Mays and Willie Shakespeare." ~Tallulah Bankhead
"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." ~Greg, age 8
JFK
Yep, NS is a solid DP poster.
I'm GoRockies!! everybody :P
by CentralCaliRox on Feb 11, 2011 2:19 PM MST up reply actions
Working on some WAR estimates for 2011 Rockies
But I need wOBA park factors. Does anyone have any idea where I could look those up?
Rocktober is not a time of year, it is a religion.
email me to remind me
I think I have a source, but I’m away from the computer tonight
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 11, 2011 10:03 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
LOL.
Ian Stewart posted a pic of himself riding Tower of Terror. It sounds like maybe he was there for a couple hours with a fan? I don’t know.
I'd go theme park hopping with Stewart any day.
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by Greg Stanwood on Feb 11, 2011 4:59 PM MST up reply actions
fan=fam
as in family. He also left Disneyland for a couple hours right after that for a hitting session before returning to the park for the afternoon. If only he was serious and broke away from the park to do something important, like slop hogs or something instead.
Wyoming baseball --- GO GHOSTS!
by Kris Hansen on Feb 12, 2011 12:14 AM MST up reply actions
Well, I was unsure.
Because he listed his schedule as something like “10:30-1 Disney with the fan, then hitting, then back to Disney to meet up with fam.” And since I don’t know what his family looks like, I had no idea who was in the photo with him. For all I know he ran some contest to hang out with him for a couple hours at Disneyland. I don’t actually follow him (he tweets wayyyyyy too often for me), but it certainly sounded like something he’d do.
This series found that great middle ground
Between those who insisted, “Stewart sucks, dump him.”
And those who fired back, “Stewart’s league-average and still young. Leave him alone!”
This series illustrates the reality of the situation – very talented guy, but he was not going to reach his potential with the blockheaded hitting approach he was using. I think he can be a special player, but we wasn’t on the path to get there until this offseason.
by Rockpile Interloper on Feb 12, 2011 10:52 AM MST reply actions
Sorry, posted this under the wrong article - was referring to the Stewart review
by Rockpile Interloper on Feb 12, 2011 11:32 AM MST up reply actions
Purple Row is hard to navigate
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JFK
I don't agree.
However, my commentary won’t seem to stay put.
A deft touch, that. I’d say a tad subjective but it’s not my house. My apologies.
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by victor frankenstein on Feb 13, 2011 1:57 AM MST up reply actions
very much appreciated
I wasn’t so much going for that message as much as I was just attempting to display the data in understandable chunks, but I do agree with your interpretation of it. While he is an average MLB hitter, he is a below average starting third baseman thus far, and we should hope for more. But in no way should he be threatened by Wigginton, Crede and Lopez
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 14, 2011 8:08 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
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