Tuesday Rockpile: Have You Heard About Michael Young?
by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 8, 2011 8:09 AM MST
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I am quite certain no matter what I wrote today, your eyes would replace the words with some derivative of "Michael Young." Like how a musician playing in the key of A major instinctively plays a D major chord instead of the written D minor chord, you have all been conditioned by now to internalize nothing but Michael Young. It's quite sick really. You should get that checked out. You might need word replacement therapy.
Good think pitchers and catchers report in six days. Good thing the first workout is a week from today. Position players arrive in thirteen days, with the first full team workout occurring two weeks from today. I celebrated by booking my March trip to Scottsdale, optimizing the adventure by attending nine games and staying seven nights. Win.
And now I have stalled long enough. Here is the latest on the Michael Young situation:
Young has asked for trade, in doing so alienating his franchise:
"I think it's important to address the inaccurate portrayal that is being painted. The suggestion that I've simply had a change of heart and asked for a trade is a manipulation of the truth. I want to be traded because I've been misled and manipulated and I'm sick of it." - Young
As much as Jon Daniels and Nolan Ryan try to frantically enact damage control, keeping some semblance of leverage in trade negotiations, those comments are incredibly difficult to come back from.
Of the eight teams the Rangers can trade him to, the Rockies have been tied to Young the most and remain the most logical landing place should Texas eat salary. The remaining potential teams include the Angels, Dodgers, Padres, Twins, Yankees, Astros, and Cardinals. Young will entertain expanding that list on a case-by-case basis, and Troy Renck continues to forecast against a deal being struck due to the financial hurdles.
But with the Rangers' leverage slipping quickly, it appears that Texas will end up trading Young, and the Rockies remain the most likely destination. That doesn't mean odds are even 50/50 that he ends up a Rockie, or if he does, that it would be soon. But I agree with the MLBTR poll that Young as a Rockie is the most likely scenario.
Links
Jimenez hopes to do more by not trying to do too much | Inside the Colorado Rockies
This is an absolute must read about Ubaldo and pitching coach Bob Apodaca's disappointments with Jimenez' season last year. Yes, there seems to be much to improve.
"Now I think he has the advantage of that breakout season," Apodaca said. "But you look back and say, ‘If we could have just made that adjustment sooner, what kind of season could we have? And what could it have led our team to accomplish?' "
We are getting greedy. I love it.
Baseball Prospectus | Reintroducing PECOTA: They're Here! In case you missed it, check out the PECOTA projections. PECOTA's algorithm is unique in that it gives odds of a "breakout year," "improvement," "collapse" or "attrition." For the record, Ubaldo comes in at a 10% breakout odds and 44% improvement. So those of you predicting regression are actually more pessimistic than the emotionless computers.
The biggest breakout candidates for Colorado are Huston Street (26%), Manny Delcarmen at 22% (ugh), Juan Nicasio (20%), Aaron Cook (18%), and Jorge de la Rosa (16%). The top breakout candidate with a bat is Cole Garner (10%).
Another unique aspect of PECOTA is player comps generated by the algorithm. Sometimes the computers are spooky, like when the top player comp for Stephen Strasburg a year ago was Mark Prior - or when Felix Pie was a top prospect for the Cubs with a top comp of Corey Patterson. Sometimes the comps are funny. This year, Jhonny Nunez is the top comp for both Christian Friedrich and Edgmer Escalona. Hmm. Definitely check it out if you have a Baseball Prospectus account.
Baseball Prospectus | Wezen-Ball: Ferris Bueller's Day Off at Wrigley Field It took almost fifteen years, but we have deduced through baseball that Ferris Bueller's Day Off happened on June 5, 1985. I'm curious what parade occurred that day, and why anyone needed to be in school then anyway.
Mets name Brad Andress their new strength coach | MLB.com: News
Andress worked for several years with the Rockies, as seen in the story photo.
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Malkovich Malkovich
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Feb 8, 2011 8:14 AM MST reply actions
It is a good think that pitchers and catchers report in 6 days
Michael Young MC
Bust a move
My brain hurts.
I don't know I'm thinking pretty hard about pitchers and catchers.
but then again Michael Young!!!!
by Chacinisthefuture on Feb 8, 2011 8:21 AM MST up reply actions
Good think pitchers and catchers report in six days.
From above. We were trying to point out the type without being obvious.
by Chacinisthefuture on Feb 8, 2011 9:55 AM MST up reply actions
Wait, what's this about Michael Young?
People ask me what I do during the winter when there is no baseball. I tell you what I do, I stare out the window and wait for spring.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Feb 8, 2011 8:26 AM MST via mobile reply actions
Michael Young reports in 6 days
He’s f*cking Matt Damon.
Is it ApRil yet?
Any number above zero is way too many days before Pitchers and Catchers Reports
happy birthday to Aaron Cook
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 8, 2011 8:36 AM MST via mobile reply actions
and Michael Young.
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
Isn't your birthday coming up in a couple of days?
Maybe the Rockies will trade for Young as a gift on Thursday.
53 more days until the Rockies Home Opener!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Feb 8, 2011 8:55 AM MST up reply actions
Speaking of Cookie,
Everyone remember to send in your q’s for him in the next DenverPost fanmail at fanmail@denverpost.com by tomorrow.
I believe in the future, the reality of the present, the sweet memories of the past, living is more than breathing, spring will came if we wait, patiently, believing, hoping. But the winter is long and we must endure its cold. I believe in the future, the reality of what is to come, the sweet memories that are yet to occur, probably, eventually, someday.
And I believe in hope and anticipation: the idea that we’ll meet again, and counting down the days until we do.
by prettyinpurple on Feb 8, 2011 8:51 AM MST up reply actions
likely Michael Young
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
Who was that directed to?
Michael Young?
by Chacinisthefuture on Feb 8, 2011 8:44 AM MST up reply actions
We extended a minor league invite to Jon Daniels, too
Because he’s not ready for the majors yet.
Is it ApRil yet?
Any number above zero is way too many days before Pitchers and Catchers Reports
DId we trade Brad Hawpe?
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for this guy named Michael Young
he plays third base, but we’re hoping to sway him towards second base.
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 we waived him and ate the remainder of his contract
Tampa Bay Rays picked him up afterwards, then this off-season he signed with the Padres.
by Chacinisthefuture on Feb 8, 2011 8:50 AM MST up reply actions
sarchazm...
Carlos Gonzalez has a tendency to amplify light through stimulated emission of radiation.
Shoulder-to-Shoulder for life!
Hollidayrain Music
I guess he cleared waivers or somethin.
I believe in the future, the reality of the present, the sweet memories of the past, living is more than breathing, spring will came if we wait, patiently, believing, hoping. But the winter is long and we must endure its cold. I believe in the future, the reality of what is to come, the sweet memories that are yet to occur, probably, eventually, someday.
And I believe in hope and anticipation: the idea that we’ll meet again, and counting down the days until we do.
by prettyinpurple on Feb 8, 2011 8:52 AM MST up reply actions
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
Buy it for a friend!
Haha.
I believe in the future, the reality of the present, the sweet memories of the past, living is more than breathing, spring will came if we wait, patiently, believing, hoping. But the winter is long and we must endure its cold. I believe in the future, the reality of what is to come, the sweet memories that are yet to occur, probably, eventually, someday.
And I believe in hope and anticipation: the idea that we’ll meet again, and counting down the days until we do.
by prettyinpurple on Feb 8, 2011 8:56 AM MST up reply actions
Darn! I've already spent too much on Groupons this month!
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
Are you going to get it then?
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 can always buy it for a friend...
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
we can all pitch in
I have 9 bucks.
I believe in the future, the reality of the present, the sweet memories of the past, living is more than breathing, spring will came if we wait, patiently, believing, hoping. But the winter is long and we must endure its cold. I believe in the future, the reality of what is to come, the sweet memories that are yet to occur, probably, eventually, someday.
And I believe in hope and anticipation: the idea that we’ll meet again, and counting down the days until we do.
by prettyinpurple on Feb 8, 2011 9:21 AM MST up reply actions
I have $12.
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 have an unused coupon for sushi
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
Is it transferrable?
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
lemme check...
…no :(
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
Those things never are :(
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
The best part
“Michael Young is….great….star…did…deserve Gold Glove.” – Keith Law
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 8, 2011 8:58 AM MST up reply actions
Or
White and comes with included non-threatening name
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 8, 2011 9:00 AM MST up reply actions
Or
Still valued by Bleacher Report writers
Is it ApRil yet?
Any number above zero is way too many days before Pitchers and Catchers Reports
I don't want this trade to happen
give it up and go into spring training without any distractions.
However, I would have to point this out. If the Rockies got Young.
Would that give them the only all white guys infield in the Big Leagues? It is not intended to be racist at all, but simply pointing out the fact that seems like white guys are a minority in sports these days.
Ianetta, Helton, Young, Tulo, Stewart
Michael Young is white?????!??
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.
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and 4 functioning limbs
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
Only 3, his glove hand's pretty weak, according to UZR
Is it ApRil yet?
Any number above zero is way too many days before Pitchers and Catchers Reports
he's like a 1/4 Mexican
Close enough!
Carlos Gonzalez has a tendency to amplify light through stimulated emission of radiation.
Shoulder-to-Shoulder for life!
Hollidayrain Music
Whasss that, a Quarterican?
Is it ApRil yet?
Any number above zero is way too many days before Pitchers and Catchers Reports
Onefourthican?
Carlos Gonzalez has a tendency to amplify light through stimulated emission of radiation.
Shoulder-to-Shoulder for life!
Hollidayrain Music
woot
another coyoté!
I believe in the future, the reality of the present, the sweet memories of the past, living is more than breathing, spring will came if we wait, patiently, believing, hoping. But the winter is long and we must endure its cold. I believe in the future, the reality of what is to come, the sweet memories that are yet to occur, probably, eventually, someday.
And I believe in hope and anticipation: the idea that we’ll meet again, and counting down the days until we do.
by prettyinpurple on Feb 8, 2011 9:20 AM MST up reply actions
Baseball is 60% white
"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
and the other half is mental.
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Feb 8, 2011 9:33 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
no one goes there anymore, it's too crowded
"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
if you get hurt and miss work, it doesn’t hurt to miss work.
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Feb 8, 2011 9:40 AM MST up reply actions
horn broken, watch for finger
"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
forget the dog, beware of gun
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Feb 8, 2011 9:44 AM MST up reply actions
I'm not as think as you drunk I am
"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
Employees must wash hands before returning to work.
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Feb 8, 2011 9:58 AM MST up reply actions
Caution
Floors may be slippery and wet when it is raining outside.
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"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
Where's the beef?
"Why are they outlawin' the spit pitch? The curveball is a cheap 'n easy pitch; the spitter aint" Ty Cobb
"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
Astros used to be all
Bagwell, Biggio, Ensberg, and Everett (White Everett)
"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
Rockies used to be all white
Stewart, Tulowitzki, Barmes, Helton. Remember those days?
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 8, 2011 10:05 AM MST up reply actions
I remember when 'diversity' constituted
LaTroy Hawkins and Choo Freeman and that’s it. Maybe Torrealba and a Hispanic pitcher I’m forgetting…
"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
What about Kaz?
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he came over halfway through 2006
"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
I think signing DLR should be a bigger priority than Michael Young
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Feb 8, 2011 8:59 AM MST reply actions
We should trade for Cliff Lee.
I believe in the future, the reality of the present, the sweet memories of the past, living is more than breathing, spring will came if we wait, patiently, believing, hoping. But the winter is long and we must endure its cold. I believe in the future, the reality of what is to come, the sweet memories that are yet to occur, probably, eventually, someday.
And I believe in hope and anticipation: the idea that we’ll meet again, and counting down the days until we do.
by prettyinpurple on Feb 8, 2011 9:00 AM MST up reply actions
I thought we did sign him...
Maybe I live in an alternate universe though
by Chacinisthefuture on Feb 8, 2011 9:01 AM MST up reply actions
sarchazm
Carlos Gonzalez has a tendency to amplify light through stimulated emission of radiation.
Shoulder-to-Shoulder for life!
Hollidayrain Music
Actually
we should go after Pujols…offer him 300 over 10 years…that should get it done right?
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We already have Todd Helton at 1B
why would we sign Albert Pujols.
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
Move Todd to LF.
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Feb 8, 2011 9:03 AM MST up reply actions
But where would Hawpe play?
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We need a different catcher.
He could catch.
I believe in the future, the reality of the present, the sweet memories of the past, living is more than breathing, spring will came if we wait, patiently, believing, hoping. But the winter is long and we must endure its cold. I believe in the future, the reality of what is to come, the sweet memories that are yet to occur, probably, eventually, someday.
And I believe in hope and anticipation: the idea that we’ll meet again, and counting down the days until we do.
by prettyinpurple on Feb 8, 2011 9:05 AM MST up reply actions
not latiny enough
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
We need moar leftee armz
TO THE BULLPEN CAR
Carlos Gonzalez has a tendency to amplify light through stimulated emission of radiation.
Shoulder-to-Shoulder for life!
Hollidayrain Music
the majors need more bullpen cars.
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Feb 8, 2011 9:29 AM MST up reply actions
Vote on the uniform you want to see the Dodgers wear for 6 gams next season.
53 more days until the Rockies Home Opener!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Feb 8, 2011 9:22 AM MST reply actions
1911 FTW
Carlos Gonzalez has a tendency to amplify light through stimulated emission of radiation.
Shoulder-to-Shoulder for life!
Hollidayrain Music
That's my pick.
Enough of this offseason rubbish already! Let's play some ball!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some more groundballs. Its more democratic. - Crash Davis
I voted for 1911
Now, I hope they actually go by Superbas for those games.
Is it ApRil yet?
Any number above zero is way too many days before Pitchers and Catchers Reports
I like the 40's one,
but gonna vote 1911.
I believe in the future, the reality of the present, the sweet memories of the past, living is more than breathing, spring will came if we wait, patiently, believing, hoping. But the winter is long and we must endure its cold. I believe in the future, the reality of what is to come, the sweet memories that are yet to occur, probably, eventually, someday.
And I believe in hope and anticipation: the idea that we’ll meet again, and counting down the days until we do.
by prettyinpurple on Feb 8, 2011 9:25 AM MST up reply actions
The 40s on is my pick
but only because any day where the Doggers look like the Royals is a good day.
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
Bazinga!!
In line for seats at the Grand Junction Rockies 2012 home opener
appeaser
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NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Feb 8, 2011 10:08 AM MST up reply actions
The Rockies should have throwback jersey days.
I believe in the future, the reality of the present, the sweet memories of the past, living is more than breathing, spring will came if we wait, patiently, believing, hoping. But the winter is long and we must endure its cold. I believe in the future, the reality of what is to come, the sweet memories that are yet to occur, probably, eventually, someday.
And I believe in hope and anticipation: the idea that we’ll meet again, and counting down the days until we do.
by prettyinpurple on Feb 8, 2011 10:16 AM MST up reply actions
Yeah...throwbacks to the 90's.
Cooler than a polar bear's toenails...
Metrosexual: It's like being gay, but not being into guys.
They were pretty shiny.
Cooler than a polar bear's toenails...
Metrosexual: It's like being gay, but not being into guys.
yup yup
I believe in the future, the reality of the present, the sweet memories of the past, living is more than breathing, spring will came if we wait, patiently, believing, hoping. But the winter is long and we must endure its cold. I believe in the future, the reality of what is to come, the sweet memories that are yet to occur, probably, eventually, someday.
And I believe in hope and anticipation: the idea that we’ll meet again, and counting down the days until we do.
by prettyinpurple on Feb 8, 2011 11:08 AM MST up reply actions
Mine too...
all satiny and s***!
There are no apostrophes in plurals.
A lot is two words. Allot can be one word but it has another meaning.
The only time you really want to use "myself" is when you are the recipient of your own action. Usually you're better off using "me."
Your is not the correct contraction of you are. The word you're looking for is you're.
It's anyway, not anyways.
But if you only remember one thing...
There are no apostrophes in plurals.
I voted 1940's
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BROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKLYYNNNNNNNNNNNN
"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
I don't really care what they wear as long as there's no need to wear them in October.
Good pitching will beat good hitting any time, and vice versa. ~Bob Veale, 1966
by pedalpusher on Feb 8, 2011 10:43 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Certainly not OT but the real MY question is What is his walkup music preference???
Good pitching will beat good hitting any time, and vice versa. ~Bob Veale, 1966
if he's not traded
probably C. Lo
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Feb 8, 2011 10:37 AM MST up reply actions
past choices include
“Nothing But A G Thang” Dr. Dre
“Sure Shot” Beastie Boyz
I believe in the future, the reality of the present, the sweet memories of the past, living is more than breathing, spring will came if we wait, patiently, believing, hoping. But the winter is long and we must endure its cold. I believe in the future, the reality of what is to come, the sweet memories that are yet to occur, probably, eventually, someday.
And I believe in hope and anticipation: the idea that we’ll meet again, and counting down the days until we do.
by prettyinpurple on Feb 8, 2011 10:43 AM MST up reply actions
Last year it was the Beastie Boys songs "Sure shot" and "Sabotage"
53 more days until the Rockies Home Opener!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Feb 8, 2011 10:44 AM MST up reply actions
Trade for him!
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
Based on what people say his taste in music is
I would think that
For Doz that Slept by Black Sheep would be appropriate.
My brain hurts.
URGENT BREAKING NON-MICHAEL YOUNG NEWS
Jorge De La Rosa is “in the best shape of his life!”
And Aaron Cook has “put on some weight.”
Its that special time of year again :D
People ask me what I do during the winter when there is no baseball. I tell you what I do, I stare out the window and wait for spring.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Feb 8, 2011 11:06 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
I can't wait until it's that very, very special time of year again.
"Are they called the Rockies because they rock?" - 7 y.o.
I'm actually glad Cook put the weight back on
Last year’s lighter and “best shape of his life” Cook didn’t work out too well.
53 more days until the Rockies Home Opener!!!!!!!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Feb 8, 2011 10:48 AM MST up reply actions
Thin cookies aren't good cookies
I believe in the future, the reality of the present, the sweet memories of the past, living is more than breathing, spring will came if we wait, patiently, believing, hoping. But the winter is long and we must endure its cold. I believe in the future, the reality of what is to come, the sweet memories that are yet to occur, probably, eventually, someday.
And I believe in hope and anticipation: the idea that we’ll meet again, and counting down the days until we do.
by prettyinpurple on Feb 8, 2011 10:50 AM MST up reply actions
Thin Mints would like a word
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 8, 2011 10:52 AM MST up reply actions
Tagalongs are better
and fatter
Enough of this offseason rubbish already! Let's play some ball!
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Feb 8, 2011 11:26 AM MST up reply actions
HIP HIP!!
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And I believe in hope and anticipation: the idea that we’ll meet again, and counting down the days until we do.
by prettyinpurple on Feb 8, 2011 10:49 AM MST up reply actions
Cookie will need that extra weight in Texas after he's traded for MICHAEL YOUNG.
Good pitching will beat good hitting any time, and vice versa. ~Bob Veale, 1966
Okay this was funny.
I swear we hear that every dang year. Lol
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 10:54 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
This is why I want young
TroyRenck Troy Renck, Rockies
Tracy on road: "We were awful with men on third base and less than 2 outs..t starts with a mentality and better understanding of situation’’
Well maybe Young can’t fix this, but he doesn’t hurt
He doesn't K
and he hits line drives.
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Truthfully I love that first part so much
Especially with Helton striking out more last year, hoping he can reverse that progression.
by Chacinisthefuture on Feb 8, 2011 11:04 AM MST up reply actions
You know what's funny? That statement is completely false.
Rockies OPS with less than 2 outs, runner on 3rd: .965
League average: .852
Funny what perception gives us. In fact, the Rockies had their best OPS of the season in any base/out state with runners on 2nd and 3rd. Next? That less than 2 outs, runner on third.
Granted, it could have been epically awesome at home and terrible on the road. I can’t see that. But overall, they were fine in those leverage situatuons.
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 8, 2011 11:06 AM MST up reply actions
but i watched a game where people struck out with runners on third.
what do your fancy numbers have to say about that?
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NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Feb 8, 2011 11:12 AM MST up reply actions
I watched two.
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Well, I watched three.
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 bet the home/road splits there are gigantic
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It is certainly possible
but for them to be “awful” on the road in those situations, wouldn’t hey have to have some ridiculous 1.300 OPS in those situations at home? At what point is it SSS fluke? A hypothetical 1.300 OPS at home and .600 OPS on the road in that split – is that really an overall problem of situational hitting? How much fine-tuning can the team do to improve “road hitting in situations with less than two outs and a runner on third.”
And past that, their situational road hitting split might not even be worse than their flat out road hitting split. In that case, it would just be better to focus on fixing road hitting issues in general, which I’d argue is probably the case anyway.
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 8, 2011 11:17 AM MST up reply actions
Where are these specific splits?
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I can’t double split it into “road hitting in situations with less than two outs and a runner on third.” Maybe I could with a BR play-by-play tool but I’m not sure.
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 8, 2011 11:24 AM MST up reply actions
only 12 XBH with bases loaded all season
but a .245 BABIP.
31 total hits vs 34 K
77 OPS+
This is a fair bet to improve this season.
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Probably so
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 8, 2011 11:30 AM MST up reply actions
Wow more hits than K's.
That had better improve.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 12:38 PM MST up reply actions
K's than hits*
silly me.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 12:38 PM MST up reply actions
B-R, got it. Nevermind.
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Not really disputing this
but is OPS really the best measure here? I think the point of Tracy’s comment is actual runs scored in context vs. opportunity. I’d like to see that stat v. league average.
No it really is not, and I will admit that
Without an exhaustive search through play-by-play data, I couldn’t tell you about runs per opportunity. Perhaps a dinger up five runs in the ninth contributed to that OPS. While it’s not something that necessarily disproves Tracy, it at least illustrates that it was not the black hole of production we thought.
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 8, 2011 2:49 PM MST up reply actions
By the way, my comment was in no way an indictment of your ability to see the game
I certainly thought the Rockies struggled in those situations too. Maybe they actually did on the road. But overall, they were fine and even outpaced park effects.
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 8, 2011 11:25 AM MST up reply actions
Definitely the bat we need.
Righty that fits nicely in a lefty-heavy lineup. Experienced .300 hitter taht finds gaps and has pop. Substantial offensive upgrade at 2B, especially considering that Herrerra/Lopez/ EYJ are slotted there.
Considering that Tulo seems to lose a month each season to injury, and maybe Stewart doesn’t reach the next level. Young can slide over to SS and 3B.
Average fielder. Won a GG (right…whatever) in 08. Herrerra and EY can slip into late innings.
by Dave in Superior on Feb 8, 2011 10:53 AM MST reply actions
These were my sentiments
until I saw all the public whining & bitching Young’s done in the last few days, knowing full well that decreases the Rangers’ leverage in trade talks.
For someone who’s allegedly a “good clubhouse guy”, he sure does air his dirty laundry in public a lot.
The more I hear from him, the less I’m really wanting him to come to the Rockies.
TuLO + UbalDO + CarGO = LODO GO
You know, I've heard other people use this knock against him.
But I’m not sure it applies. How many other players have been asked to change positions three times, one of those during the offseason after he’d won a Gold Glove? The Rangers have conveyed the message that Young doesn’t really have a place on the team, so he wants a different team. Now, if you find issue with his cost or are worried about his actual offensive value or his defensive shortcomings, I might agree, but I’m not sure his desire for a trade is cause for concern.
Michael Young can't play ss..
Out of all those you mentioned only Herrera can play ss for more than a few innings.
by Charlie77 on Feb 8, 2011 12:58 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
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Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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ugh.
you unkowingly gave me a gut punch this morning.
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NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Feb 8, 2011 11:21 AM MST up reply actions
pretty much this
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But we don't know what the t-shirt actually says
Wouldn’t that make it inconclusive.
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Feb 8, 2011 11:35 AM MST up reply actions
It's a pretty obscure reference
I doubt that you’ve heard of it
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by Junction Rox on Feb 8, 2011 11:39 AM MST up reply actions
which means it's pretty darn hipster
Enough of this offseason rubbish already! Let's play some ball!
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Click on Muzia's post above
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Feb 8, 2011 12:43 PM MST up reply actions
“Arcade Fire”
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by frightened inmate #2 on Feb 8, 2011 12:45 PM MST up reply actions
Evan Longoria + goatee = Mac from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Funny stuff – I wonder if those three had a little action on whose steak came out first?
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LOL!
That is too funny.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 12:39 PM MST up reply actions
I like mine boiled hard.
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Feb 8, 2011 12:41 PM MST up reply actions
hey, that guys got my cap!
"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
Ahahah
Source: With Vlad off board, #Rangers increasing asking price for Young. Tougher to replace Young’s offense now. #MLB
Of course, it’s Ken Rosenthal reporting the Rangers are actually increasing their asking price. Hahahaha.
DOD just shoved a trade right up good ol JD’s backside.
Is it ApRil yet?
Any number above zero is way too many days before Pitchers and Catchers Reports
At what point does Jon Daniels realize
that no one needs this trade as much as they do? The longer they drag this out the worse it gets for them not better.
by Chacinisthefuture on Feb 8, 2011 12:12 PM MST up reply actions
I just got done reading The Machine by Joe Posnanski
It was amazing.
Score a goal. Unit. Basket. Go squadron! Do good! Defeat the opponents soundly in this...skirmish.
He's like baseball's John Steinbeck
Which is pretty much the highest praise I could give. And learning the history of the big red machine is what made me realize I was in love with the game of baseball.
Score a goal. Unit. Basket. Go squadron! Do good! Defeat the opponents soundly in this...skirmish.
My head hurts after reading through all these sarcastic jabs
Wasn’t Michael Young an early 80’s english pop star?
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George Michael?
Young MC?
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Heh yes
And I’m not entirely surprised you’re probably the only one who got my reference/attempt at a feeble joke…:)
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Finally we can stop asking...
is Michael Young on it btw?
by Chacinisthefuture on Feb 8, 2011 12:22 PM MST up reply actions
it's Non-Roster Invitees
not Non-Rockies Invitees.
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Feb 8, 2011 12:24 PM MST up reply actions
I don't understand the list. How can all the players be non-roster invitees?
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you have to be put through waivers to go to spring training.
all players are, it’s just kind of a gentleman’s agreement that claims aren’t made for superstars and prospects.
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by frightened inmate #2 on Feb 8, 2011 12:31 PM MST up reply actions
Ohh....I did not know that... Thanks!
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it was in one of WlofMarauder's offseason primers
Let me guess, you don’t read those?
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You're right. Ban me now, I guess.
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I can't read them either.
My eyes glaze over. It’s info overkill to me. The Encyclopedia Britannica is easier reading for me.
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Word...
And I didn’t mean it as a criticism either. It’s just something about his writing style that doesn’t agree with the way I process information. Needs more swear words or something.
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To be fair, I skim some of the stat-heavy articles, as well.
I just focus in on the main conclusions or look for bullet points or simple charts.
Every article needs more animated gifs.
by Charlie77 on Feb 8, 2011 1:01 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
This.
Enough of this offseason rubbish already! Let's play some ball!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some more groundballs. Its more democratic. - Crash Davis
Who is this WolfMaruder guy?
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
Bazinga!!
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by Junction Rox on Feb 8, 2011 12:47 PM MST up reply actions
The guy who Greg Stanwood took over.
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And I believe in hope and anticipation: the idea that we’ll meet again, and counting down the days until we do.
by prettyinpurple on Feb 8, 2011 12:57 PM MST up reply actions
So Greg Stanwood is a Trill?
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by Greg Stanwood on Feb 8, 2011 2:23 PM MST up reply actions
G-Wood
better recognize….
Wolfmaurauder got mad research skills yo. He’s like PR’s Hemingway, three idea’s per sentence but they all come together at the end if you can hang with his higher level thinking…
It helps to kinda be little hi when u read him tho.
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Did I write that?
I don’t recall this, because I was never under the impression all players had to clear waivers to be NRIs. Maybe one of Jeff’s articles?
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by Greg Stanwood on Feb 8, 2011 2:24 PM MST up reply actions
That especially doesn't make sense since minor leaguers since non-roster plays can't be claimed off waivers.
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by Greg Stanwood on Feb 8, 2011 2:24 PM MST up reply actions
I guess I was fooled.
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Heh
Yeah…we have to pass Tulo through waivers. Better hope one of the other 29 GMs are jerks and no one claims him.
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 8, 2011 2:50 PM MST up reply actions
Either that's sarcasm or completely made up, or the danger of internet searching.
by Chacinisthefuture on Feb 8, 2011 12:35 PM MST up reply actions
numero uno
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I think we should screw the agreement and claim that awesome 3B that the Rangersh ave
he could fill a hole at second I reckon
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I don't see Beltre moving to 2B...
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by Junction Rox on Feb 8, 2011 12:38 PM MST up reply actions
What if we start Michael Young at 3b, Stewart at 2b..
And Johnny Herrera at 1b because I once saw him hit a dinger!? Imagine the ribbies!!
by Charlie77 on Feb 8, 2011 1:04 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
OR AT LEAST HIS CAP
- Troy #2 Tulo
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From ESPN
Washington said Young’s leadership is crucial for the Rangers.
“He means everything inside the clubhouse,” Washington said. “He’s our leader. It’s a guy that shows up every day and plays through injuries. He leaves his heart out on the field every day. We’re playing to put the best club out there and as far as I’m concerned, he’s a part of that.”
by Chacinisthefuture on Feb 8, 2011 1:37 PM MST reply actions
Here's the link since it didn't work
by Chacinisthefuture on Feb 8, 2011 1:38 PM MST up reply actions
links only work in the body of a post, for future reference
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Ron Washington's a good company man
2nd chances in life, yo.
This does not raise MY’s trade value.
Is it ApRil yet?
Any number above zero is way too many days before Pitchers and Catchers Reports
I'll agree that it doesn't raise his value,
however I think it does alleviate the character concerns some people have been voicing if we do get him. I don’t think he would have been to upset being moved from 3rd back to 2nd probably would have like it. It was more upset being moved to DH and then them trading for another DH type at some point you start to wonder if the organization wants you around anymore.
by Chacinisthefuture on Feb 8, 2011 2:11 PM MST up reply actions
Also the fact he is just now demanding a trade is different then if he had started this whole mess.
Think how tired some of us are over this saga. Imagine now if it’s you in those headlines and not just your favorite baseball team. I think you’d doubly want this over, MY could just be putting the pressure on them to get it over with since they’ve decided to move on without him so he can prepare for the season knowing where he’s at.
by Chacinisthefuture on Feb 8, 2011 2:17 PM MST up reply actions
It also seems that those sources reporting Franklin Morales taking over Jeff Francis' number were the first to confused Jose Morales with Franklin.
It will be Jose wearing number 26.
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Feb 8, 2011 6:14 PM MST up reply actions
Okay this is pretty funny
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 8, 2011 3:25 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
"what do you want to be, the white Melvin Mora?"
I LOL’d.
If he is, then he won’t be a Rockie until 2015.
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Oh that's hysterical
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Another Top 100 Prospect List
at Project Prospect. It is quite different from other lists.
- overall – Wilin Rosario
- - Tyler Matzek
- - Hector Gomez
- - Charlie Blackmon
Christian Friedrich and Nolan Arenado did not make the top 100
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 8, 2011 3:49 PM MST reply actions
Thanks
I knew when I hit post that the # symbol makes issues but my fried brain didn’t care.
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 8, 2011 3:58 PM MST up reply actions
I don't really like that site
A couple months ago they had a top prospect list by position and Rosario wasn’t even listed under Catchers. Now they have him as the #10 prospect in baseball.
Now they don’t list Arenado or Friedrich?
Here is their catcher rankings that I was referring to from 10/31/2010
And its by the same Author that wrote the overall rankings. I don’t understand how you leave off your #10 overall prospect from your positional rankings.
Takes away that site’s credibility in my eyes.
Yeah
There were comments giving him credit in that, saying it was surely a mistaken omission. But his retort was “Well, I guess you’ve never seen Rosario play.”
I wish I could have been at his apparent legendary performances on that ACL since October.
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 8, 2011 4:21 PM MST up reply actions
One of Friedrichs injuries was getting hit by a comebacker
another was what? a pulled lat muscle?
It seems like his stock has fallen a little too much for one true bout of elbow soreness…
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no rhyme or reason to it
if you are going by pure ceiling and raw ability (one reason for Gomez being so high), you HAVE to have Arenado on there. If you are going for proximity to majors (Blackmon), you HAVE to have Friedrich on there.
Awful list.
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I know everyone is done talking about this
but just so you know the Hot Stove guys believe that MY would be a great fit
no, but I think this is the problem. I think dod thinks texas is stuck and is trying to get a great deal
I also think that the Rockies aren’t overly interested in Young. They want him, but only at exactly the right price. The right price I think is the Rangers taking on at least 20M if not 25 and giving up no top pitching prospects except Rogers. If thats true it’s easy to see why Texas is looking everywhere else to make a deal.
I told you I would write a fantasy fan post. know I’m working on it sort of
yes exactly
and I think the Rockies are not just the most likely option for Young I really think we are the only option. And Texas all but has to trade him. We’re in a great position of negotiations.
Yeah a fan post would be great! I’m ready to take my fantasy team to the next level. I know which players to look for I think I just need some ideas on drafting them in the right order.
"They want him, but only at exactly the right price. "
I don’t see a problem there at all. Do you want him at the wrong price?
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I want him at a very wrong price
Like $3mil/year
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 8, 2011 4:42 PM MST up reply actions
God I would love MY at $3m/year
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you may never read this
but thats not exactly what I meant. Exactly the right price simply means only if the deal meets their terms. They are interested in Young, but they aren’t willing to budge or only willing to budge a little in negotiations. Now if your asking if this would be my tactic then the answer is no. I am not convinced that Lopez or whatever combination at 2b you can dream up really gives us a chance to be competitive against the Philies of the mlb world. I want Young more than the Rockies FO does and I would be willing to pay more, trade more than the Rockies seem to be willing to. I recognize I’m mostly wrong in this. I want Young because I believe he gives us the best chance to win a world series in 11. Yet I must admit luck will play a much bigger role in the Rockies winning a world series than getting players like Young. nonetheless I want the best players on the field and Young is currently the best player the Rockies have a chance of getting this offseason
At any rate not sure it matters anymore
MLB sources including Reneck are tweeting that the Rockies are out of Young talks. The Rockies were only in this if the Rangers were desperate
Well, if the Rangers don't move him this week, they could end up desperate soon
I’m the first one to say a trade’s not a trade until it’s done…but I’ll also be the first to say that a team’s potential interest in a trade isn’t done just because someone says they’re done.
What it means is, they’re done for now, until the Rangers come to their senses and realize how badly they screwed the pooch. Unless a bigger fool (Dodgers?) steps up first.
Is it ApRil yet?
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Even i am getting a little sick of this
I’m ready to either start drinking the Lopez/Nelson/Herrera kool aid or celebrate the Young deal.
Well, I just read it, and I can respect that train of thought
I do happen to disagree, but I see what you’re getting at, thanks for explaining.
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Any number above zero is way too many days before Pitchers and Catchers Reports
I honestly think this is very true
well I think we will be talking about it for a very long time.
Chris Iannetta's hair looks turrible.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 4:45 PM MST up reply actions
Chris Nelson is effing hysterical.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 4:47 PM MST up reply actions
I really wish they were showing his face the whole time he was talking instead of the clip.
His facial expressions are great, too.
Yeah his expressions are awesome.
Man, I like him more every day.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 4:59 PM MST up reply actions
Whoa CDI, a big step forward from Ubaldo?
After his 2010? High words.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 4:48 PM MST up reply actions
He reminds me of Joaquin Phoenix for some reason
Idk what it is. But he should really shave that hair. I didn’t realize his hair was black. Lol.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 4:52 PM MST up reply actions
You can tell CDI really wants it though
Can’t wait to see how he improves.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 4:54 PM MST up reply actions
I seriously did a double take when he showed up on the video.
For a split second I wasn’t sure who he was.
LOL seriously!
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 4:58 PM MST up reply actions
well, being an MLB catcher is certainly not least stressful job in professional ball.
People ask me what I do during the winter when there is no baseball. I tell you what I do, I stare out the window and wait for spring.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Feb 8, 2011 5:24 PM MST up reply actions
love listening to Tulo speak
he just sounds like he wants to win more than when I listen to other people…just something in his voice he really really really hates losing
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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 8, 2011 5:37 PM MST up reply actions
Giambi ftw
"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
Tulo
said he hasn’t gotten the gold glove yet, and he’s getting it on Opening Day. This I can’t wait to see.
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Rockies players & coaches answer questions at fanfest:
Here plus there’s a couple others after that one.
Whoa, CDI with hair. I think I’d go back, if I were him.
I beat ya ;)
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 4:48 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah I refreshed and mine's there first
Lol.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 4:50 PM MST up reply actions
Yes, probably.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 4:52 PM MST up reply actions
whoa. Chris has some thinning hair.
People ask me what I do during the winter when there is no baseball. I tell you what I do, I stare out the window and wait for spring.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Feb 8, 2011 5:18 PM MST up reply actions
It was more about the darkness of his hair to me.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 5:23 PM MST up reply actions
geez yeah CDI hair wow
Nelson looks like a goof ball haha
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by TuLoRocks2008 on Feb 8, 2011 5:35 PM MST up reply actions
Haha yeah he definitely is
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 5:36 PM MST up reply actions
This is why I love the team.
Character comes first.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 5:02 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
no kidding.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 5:21 PM MST up reply actions
Hair chat itt.
People ask me what I do during the winter when there is no baseball. I tell you what I do, I stare out the window and wait for spring.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Feb 8, 2011 5:27 PM MST up reply actions
I love Matt's & Jason's descriptions of Apodaca and how passionate and knowledgable he is about pitching and about his pitchers.
So glad that guy is still around.
Hey Holly do you have the link for the interviews with Cook, Tracy.. etc?
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 5:36 PM MST up reply actions
I only see the three main videos there.
I’m still on the 2nd one (the long one with Helton, GIambe, et al.) Does the third one not have Cook & Tracy?
Check the link.
But thanks.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 5:41 PM MST up reply actions
Excellent, thanks!
I’m going to have to finish these up tomorrow, probably. They’re long! Which is awesome!
Yeah they are very long.
I have some time to kill. So I’ll be watching them.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 5:49 PM MST up reply actions
Chris Nelson is crestfallen
Is it ApRil yet?
Any number above zero is way too many days before Pitchers and Catchers Reports
Really felt like Tracy was implying that Herrera will make it as utility.
With Lopez (I presume) as starter. That’s what I got from that discussion.
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oh hell yes.
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People ask me what I do during the winter when there is no baseball. I tell you what I do, I stare out the window and wait for spring.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Feb 8, 2011 6:09 PM MST up reply actions
Up to the players.
We’ll definitely see them in 2011.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 6:10 PM MST up reply actions
Ubaldo will get a new deal next winter.
If, of course, he stays healthy next year.
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Who?
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.
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Okay, you watch them and we'll talk about them tomorrow. :)
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 6:18 PM MST up reply actions
Heh.
I wasn’t really complaining. Just giving me something to look forward to. I just have the O’Dowd/Tracy and Cook one left. Those will have to wait for tomorrow.
Those are the longest ones.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 7:45 PM MST up reply actions
Did anyone notice the Rockies video page on has spelled Tulowitzki
as Tulowitski? Who hired Grant at the Rockies?
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Yep, pretty pathetic.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 8:11 PM MST up reply actions
you know if we just had pulled the trigger on the Uggla trade
we could totally trade him and Alan Johnson for MY.
The Big Purple Machine will make a believer outta you!
I <3 Matt Daley!
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Watching the interviews really makes me respect the players even more and get to see them as people, not just as baseball players.
I thought the interviews went very well.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 9:24 PM MST up reply actions
Watching the interviews now.
I love this team.
Snow or no snow, there are five days until spring.
"If you can't do something smart, do something right."
Ahem.
Spring Training is in Scottsdale, Arizona. Yeah, it doesn’t snow there. Lol.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 9:23 PM MST up reply actions
It's snowing here.
And even if there’s still snow on Monday, spring will still be here, because they’re there.
"If you can't do something smart, do something right."
Haha okay I getcha
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 10:39 PM MST up reply actions
The end? Maybe. But probably not.
From Renck:
Hearing this: A Major league source says Rockies are out on Young. Not sure if can be revived. But Rockies appear out on Young
This deal was complicated by $$ and the fact that Rangers’ demands changed once they Vlad signed. More reluctant to move Young
Hearing that they rockies can’t make it work
I said from the very beginning it wasn't going to work.
Knew he wasn’t coming here.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 10:00 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
yeah this is hardly the last chapter
We just know the Rockies won’t give in to Texas’ financial demands now, which we knew all along. Texas will absorb more money if they really do need to trade him, and colorado would get involved again. How many separate times has Renck said the deal is dead now? Seven?
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 8, 2011 10:21 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
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That's true.
Very true.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 10:40 PM MST up reply actions
And btw, I'm not sure if Renck has ever said the trade was "dead" per se
More along the lines of “unlikely to happen”.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 10:43 PM MST up reply actions
Who the hell knows.
I do however expect at least one or two more times where we are connected to the situation. As crazy as it seems, I feel we are still favorites to land him, simply because all other options seem less likely.
So I guess
The Michael Young will be a Rockie by the end of the week, given Renck’s track record this off season.
Clint Barmes is not a good hitter.
Free Chris Nelson.... again.
come on March/April get here already
ahhh not only does baseball get underway…March Madness and playoff time in NHL/NBA are coming as well…come on Springg time…Goooooooooooooooo Rockiesss
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."
MLBTR
and Reneck plus others tweeting Rockies are out of Young talks
They're getting it from Renck, I'm sure.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 10:40 PM MST up reply actions
sorry should have read deeper, but yes your right
everything seems to be based on Renck sorry
don't apologize.
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by CentralCaliRox on Feb 8, 2011 10:43 PM MST up reply actions
Young for Cook and Street
What about a swap of Cook, Street and $15M for Young?
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by Jamie Hollowell on Feb 9, 2011 12:03 AM MST reply actions
Think of it this way
If Texas made that offer would you accept it?
Also, I’m in the camp where you should not overpay for closers. I love street and think he is awesome, but I think the Rockies would be able to find a solid replacement at a reduced price.
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by Jamie Hollowell on Feb 9, 2011 1:00 AM MST up reply actions
It's finding the solid replacement for Cook that's the issue
Our replacement signed with KC.
Cook and Street for Young and $40m? Sure, then we can go get a starter. Completely unreasonable, of course.
Is it ApRil yet?
Any number above zero is way too many days before Pitchers and Catchers Reports
I disliked the Street signing at the time
and don’t like to pay good money for closers, but truthfully, that deal has worked out.
At the time of the Street extension, the depth that the Rockies had that I felt made Street expendable have either become expendable themselves (Corpas, Buchholz), or have yet to prove their ability (Weathers).
Due to this high attrition rate, I’d much rather keep Street and live with him being paid more than I’d like to see a reliever (especially injury prone ones) paid…
Also, while I think individual relievers get overvalued, I sometimes feel the bullpen itself gets undervalued and I think ours will be a massive strength this year – particularly if Belisle’s gains last season are retained…
"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
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