My interview with Tulsa's Tim Wheeler

by kgh23 on May 23, 2011 7:46 AM MDT

One of the names almost certain to be a big part of the Colorado Rockies' future is outfielder Tim Wheeler, who currently patrols center field for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers.

Through the season's first 42 games, Wheeler is hitting .305 with 12 homers (matching what he hit all of last season at Class A Modesto) and 38 RBIs. He has also stolen six bases.

I recently sat down with Wheeler to talk about his season. You can read my interview by clicking here.

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Good interview..

Thanks for the link!

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by Charlie77 on May 23, 2011 4:10 PM MDT reply actions

Thanks for posting this here Kevin

Everyone, Kevin lives in Tulsa and has access to interviews with the team, so if you have questions for him, fire away.

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

by Andrew T. Fisher on May 23, 2011 7:27 PM MDT reply actions

Thanks for the link

"Don't give up, don't ever give up" - Jim Valvano

by nodakroxfan on May 24, 2011 12:45 AM MDT reply actions

Yes, thank you for providing this.

- Attending Rockies game on 28 May vs St. Louis Cardinals

by EssentialCo on May 24, 2011 1:32 PM MDT up reply actions

Future interviews

Thanks everyone. As Andrew said, I have access to the Drillers and will be doing more interviews and articles as the season goes along. I have requested interviews with Juan Nicasio, Wilin Rosario, and Hector Gomez for the next homestand. Will keep you updated, but please let me know if there are things you want to know and I’ll do my best to help out.

by kgh23 on May 24, 2011 7:02 AM MDT reply actions

Completely personal and not all that insightful question

But I witnessed Bob Apodaca trying to teach a cutter to Juan Nicasio in Spring Training in 2009 or 2010. He had trouble with it and said he didn’t want to throw it. I’ve wondered if that was the end of his dabble with the pitch, or if he tried again. And also, if he’s made any adjustments prior to this season that he might credit with increased success, new pitch grips or otherwise.

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

by Andrew T. Fisher on May 24, 2011 7:32 AM MDT up reply actions

you keep bringing this up

and it’s funny every time

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by jrockies on May 24, 2011 12:02 PM MDT up reply actions