"X-Factor in this trade: my new strikeout celebration is suddenly more appropriate!"

For Matt Lindstrom and Jason Hammel

Belisle is signed through 2013 with a mutual option for 2014. Reportedly worth $4.3M for those two years

Rockies extended Betancourt. I dig it as we were poised to experience some significant bullpen attrition in the near future.

Discussion of Seth Smith trade.
Ringolsby.
Tyler Chatwood.

You can find the 1/9 show here as well.

Click the link to check out my mock draft complete with in-depth assessments of each pick and each player drafted. I have the Rockies drafting high school pitcher Walker Weickel. Feedback is much appreciated!

Leaked on Majestic's website.

System In 20 Words Or Less: There’s a good combination of near big league-ready talent and youngsters to dream on.

Merry Christmas & happy holidays to all Rockies fans!