Saturday Rockpile: Rosario and Pacheco in it for the Long Haul, Plus Odds and Ends
by Bryan Kilpatrick on Sep 10, 2011 9:51 AM MDT
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Rockies will give Rosario, Pacheco long looks in September - The Denver Post
In sitting Chris Iannetta, Kevin Kouzmanoff, and Ty Wigginton down and letting them know that the bulk of their playing time is going to be taken away down the stretch, it's pretty much official that Jim Tracy is going to let Wilin Rosario and Jordan Pacheco showcase their skills at the major league level throughout the rest of the month/season. Pacheco needs more work at third base, and nothing will help more than getting live-game reps. As for Rosario. he'll be a work-in-progress behind the plate as well, but it's still more exciting than watching Eliezer Alfonzo.
And, just because I don't really have anything better to write about, here's the SSS-laden update on Pacheco/Rosario Watch:
Pacheco - .222/.222/.222
Rosario - .182/.250/.455
Rosario's line looks exactly like his AA line, but adjusted for the major leagues...
Dust Devils feature deep, dominant pitching staff - Sports: Dust Devils | Tri-City Herald : Mid-Columbia news
Pretty good piece here by Jack Millikin of the Tri-City Herald, as he details the Dust Devils' record-breaking pitching staff (which finished with the best ERA in Tri-City's history as a Rockies affiliate). We've talked about these guys in our Pebble Reports lately - mostly, regarding the fact that there aren't a whole lot of legitimate prospects on this team and definitely no high-end ones. In fact, and not that this should matter a whole hell of a lot, not a single Tri-City player made my fall 2011 PuRP list. However, the consensus among a few of us is that a one or more of these guys will surprise some people and contribute at the big league level someday. It'll definitely be fun to see if some of the older players can continue dominating at upper levels over the next year-plus.
Tulowitzki gets a night off because of ailing hip - The Denver Post
Everybody's (Muzia's) favorite Rockie played things smart last night by deciding against playing with a sore hip. The good thing about that was that Chris Nelson became the first Colorado shortstop not named Tulo to hit a homer this season when his blast into the Reds' bullpen in the third inning gave the Rox a 1-0 lead.
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Why isn't Wheeler in Denver again?
Is there part of his game that isn’t good enough?
Prediction---->Well, Tulo got his 30 homers. Cargo? The countdown is beginning to number 30. 25 down. 5 to go.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES.
But Pomeranz is in Denver and doing the AFL.
What gives?
Prediction---->Well, Tulo got his 30 homers. Cargo? The countdown is beginning to number 30. 25 down. 5 to go.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES.
by Roxman4ever on Sep 10, 2011 10:25 AM MDT up reply actions
With Pom
I don’t expect Pomeranz to pitch in the AFL if he finishes the season with the Rox. I read somewhere, maybe here, the Rox have chosen Wheeler as the one player that will play everyday in the AFL. The level of competition in the AFL should be a good test for Wheeler and don’t mind the non-move to the 40 man roster.
He needs work against lefties.
An improvement in his platoon splits in a repeat year at Tulsa will, and should, be his ticket to the big leagues.
Just an average guy with exceptional hair. Nothing more, nothing less.
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by Bryan Kilpatrick on Sep 10, 2011 12:59 PM MDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Blue Jays are going to be good soon.
And that Brett Lawrie looks like a future All-Star. One of my favorites, reminds me of Hamilton a bit.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 10, 2011 10:29 AM MDT reply actions
The kid is a stud
that bat will play anywhere. Very impressed so far.
Lineup:
Rockies Colorado Rockies
#Rockies vs. #Reds, 9/10 2:10p: Fowler8, Ellis4, Gonzalez9, Tulowitzki6, Giambi3, Smith7, Pacheco5, Iannetta2, White1.
FFFFFFFFFFF.
/it is a new beginning, right?
by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 10, 2011 10:37 AM MDT reply actions
no Helton, and look! Its CDI!
Prediction---->Well, Tulo got his 30 homers. Cargo? The countdown is beginning to number 30. 25 down. 5 to go.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES.
by Roxman4ever on Sep 10, 2011 10:42 AM MDT up reply actions
Either Todd's back is really bothering him or Tracy is starting to shut him down for the season
Prediction---->Well, Tulo got his 30 homers. Cargo? The countdown is beginning to number 30. 25 down. 5 to go.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES.
by Roxman4ever on Sep 10, 2011 10:45 AM MDT up reply actions
Would not be opposed to the latter...
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by Bryan Kilpatrick on Sep 10, 2011 1:00 PM MDT via iPhone app up reply actions
So, Oakland A's 2B Jemile Weeks apparently did a thing:
FFFFFFFFFFF.
/it is a new beginning, right?
by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 10, 2011 10:45 AM MDT reply actions
bahahahahaa
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did it stay in the hat?
if he picks it up out of the hat is it catching it on a fly?
"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
Not imprressed with Mr. Wilin
No one has yet been able to explain to me why Rosario is regarded so highly. They say he calls a game wewll. That’s good. So do a lot other catchers. But he is soft when he comes to the plate and has a bad knee. It’s true he got a HR the other night, but Nelson got one the following night.
So far the only thing Rosario offers over Iannetta is that he is cheaper. But he does not hit any better than CDI, and he has a lot less experience. And he does not hit nearly as well as Alonzo.
Send him back to AAA.
this is a troll, right?
FFFFFFFFFFF.
/it is a new beginning, right?
by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 10, 2011 10:51 AM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
my thoughts exactly.
Prediction---->Well, Tulo got his 30 homers. Cargo? The countdown is beginning to number 30. 25 down. 5 to go.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES.
by Roxman4ever on Sep 10, 2011 10:52 AM MDT up reply actions
let it go
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by Andrew Martin on Sep 10, 2011 11:25 AM MDT up reply actions
Super SSS.
He’s played in what 3 games and you are going to get on him that hard?
Prediction---->Well, Tulo got his 30 homers. Cargo? The countdown is beginning to number 30. 25 down. 5 to go.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES.
by Roxman4ever on Sep 10, 2011 10:52 AM MDT up reply actions
he hit over 40 home runs in AA the last two years, has a gun, and is only 22 years old
this September isn’t enough to judge the kid, let alone three freaking games. even all stars who debut in Sept rarely rake in their first three games.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Sep 10, 2011 10:56 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
I already like him better than Alfonzo. I don't know alot about stats, but that guy better check himself.
Prediction---->Well, Tulo got his 30 homers. Cargo? The countdown is beginning to number 30. 25 down. 5 to go.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES.
by Roxman4ever on Sep 10, 2011 10:58 AM MDT up reply actions
Jamey Carrol Hit a HR once in his career too
that means we shouldn’t be impressed by any homeruns that Tulo has hit.
It's Jim Tracy's Fault.
don't get me STARTED on Neifi Perez
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by Andrew Martin on Sep 10, 2011 11:25 AM MDT up reply actions
Gold Glove...
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JFK
Way too early to judge him.
He’s obviously got a ton of power and is great behind the plate. Those two things alone, along with his minor league track record and consistent high prospect ranking, has earned him a nice long look at the catcher position.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 10, 2011 1:39 PM MDT up reply actions
Get to see Pomeranz debut tomorrow.
Does anyone know how high is his ceiling when he is able to have good control over
his stuff?
a high #2
possibly #1 if he refines his changeup
"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
How high his ceiling is?
Definite #1.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 10, 2011 1:34 PM MDT up reply actions
o/t:
Well, it looks like I know what I am going to have to spend a freaking paycheck on.
FFFFFFFFFFF.
/it is a new beginning, right?
by The Lodo Magic Man on Sep 10, 2011 11:00 AM MDT reply actions
an entire warehouse. That is dumb. But, they will probably sell them all.
Prediction---->Well, Tulo got his 30 homers. Cargo? The countdown is beginning to number 30. 25 down. 5 to go.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES.
by Roxman4ever on Sep 10, 2011 11:02 AM MDT up reply actions
The only problem I see
is that the kids who thought those were really cool when they saw the movie are all 40 years old now….
The kids who would be likely to wear something like that now have probably never seen the movie…
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
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by Junction Rox on Sep 10, 2011 11:19 AM MDT up reply actions
Its Saturday, non holiday weekend. Pokes head into the room, looks around, hears crickets.
There is hardly anyone here. Even though the season is over, that doesn’t mean that everyone disappears. Does it?
Prediction---->Well, Tulo got his 30 homers. Cargo? The countdown is beginning to number 30. 25 down. 5 to go.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES.
Nobody ever really posts on Saturdays.
Just an average guy with exceptional hair. Nothing more, nothing less.
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by Bryan Kilpatrick on Sep 10, 2011 1:02 PM MDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Its not even 9/11. Why are the doing it today?
Granted, it was a terrible thing to happen. But, the more and more we look back and dread on it. We either get pissed off even more and it just makes things worse. Did I watch it all unfold? Yes I did, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I hope we burn every one of those bastards into the ground. I’m not going to say anything more on this so I don’t get banned.
Prediction---->Well, Tulo got his 30 homers. Cargo? The countdown is beginning to number 30. 25 down. 5 to go.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES.
by Roxman4ever on Sep 10, 2011 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Next thing you know. It will be an all week affair
Prediction---->Well, Tulo got his 30 homers. Cargo? The countdown is beginning to number 30. 25 down. 5 to go.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES.
by Roxman4ever on Sep 10, 2011 12:24 PM MDT up reply actions
Hammel time?
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
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by Junction Rox on Sep 10, 2011 12:32 PM MDT up reply actions
I will stop.
Prediction---->Well, Tulo got his 30 homers. Cargo? The countdown is beginning to number 30. 25 down. 5 to go.
Self taught and falling in love with this game is very easy to do, you can never hate it, and that is something that not one person can take away from anybody. The love of baseball and OUR COLORADO ROCKIES.
by Roxman4ever on Sep 10, 2011 12:56 PM MDT up reply actions
what's up bots.
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OT: JunctionRox you around?
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say: It''s playoffs or bust"- Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger
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