Purple Row: FanShots

Indians DFA Matt Herges

2009-07-04T04:54:56Z

Indians DFA Matt Herges

Former Rockies reliever let go by Tribe.

Jorge Arangure Tweets: Rosmel Herrera to Rockies for $550,000

2009-07-03T21:50:59Z

Jorge Arangure Tweets: Rosmel Herrera to Rockies for $550,000

Herrera's pretty much been tied to the Rockies all along. Most scouting reports indicate he'll move to the outfield eventually, but he's got a bat that can play there.

Rosenthal: Like it or not, it's time to welcome Manny back

2009-07-03T17:07:19Z

Rosenthal: Like it or not, it's time to welcome Manny back

quote:
"Let's not hear any hand-wringing or circumspect analysis about what the fans' embracing of Ramirez says about our society, the deeper meaning of it all.

I'll tell you what it means:

Fans are sick of steroid talk.

Fans just want to be entertained.

Play ball."

Rosenthal is right when he says fans are sick of Steroid talk, but his reasoning is flat out wrong. It's not because it's the "elephant in the room," but rather that we're sick and tired of those who tarnish the game.

They were sick of Manny in Boston, and were happy to see him go (despite his bat), myself included. He's bad for the game, regardless of his PED usage.

BtB - Jason Hammel finds control with Rockies

2009-07-02T22:28:20Z

BtB - Jason Hammel finds control with Rockies

Tommy Rancel writes that Jason Hammel's success with the Rockies looks legit right now.

Jason Grilli's Hammer

2009-07-02T16:05:07Z

Jason Grilli's Hammer

A little fun from an Rockies player: Jason Grilli found a magic hammer for the Texas bullpen. It even has its own Facebook page.

Rockies trade Jeff Baker to Cubs

2009-07-02T13:49:03Z

Rockies trade Jeff Baker to Cubs

The Cubs acquired Jeff Baker from the Rockies, according to Yahoo Sports.

Rodrigo Lopez is back

2009-07-02T04:15:08Z

Rodrigo Lopez is back

Former Rockie Rodrigo Lopez will start for the Phillies on Friday when they play the Mets. Lopez pitched for the Rockies in 2007 and was solid until he blew out his elbow on July 26.

While I have no affinity for the Phillies, I'm glad to see Rodrigo back in the majors and I hope he does great on Friday.

Retrospeculation: if Rodrigo and Jason Hirsh hadn't gotten hurt in 2007, where would Ubaldo Jimenez be now?

Pirates Open To More Deals? [Grabow and Capps]

2009-07-01T23:50:36Z

Pirates Open To More Deals? [Grabow and Capps]

Middle Relievers anybody?

Torrealba reinstated; Phillips DFA'd

2009-07-01T23:42:48Z

Torrealba reinstated; Phillips DFA'd

Renck brings this to light after the game in a post on the All Things Rockies blog on Denver Post.com. Find it interesting that Yorvit was pretty sure he was going to get traded. Renck has also made it a story here: http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_12732983.

A Perfect Prospect: Brandon Hynick

2009-07-01T23:41:22Z

A Perfect Prospect: Brandon Hynick

As brought to you by FanGraphs' Marc Hulet. And yet:

"Hynick is probably not suited to pitching at the Major League level in Colorado...Colorado may be able to get more value out of Hynick in a trade to help the club take a run at the National League wild card...he should fit in nicely on a National League club’s MLB roster as a No. 4 starter."

Tom Verducci says Hawpe should be an-All Star

2009-07-01T17:58:45Z

Tom Verducci says Hawpe should be an-All Star

And a starting one at that. Marquis the Magnificent doesn't make the list though, but there is one Rockie in the "Notable Omissions" link at the end.

Jeff Francis, Physicist

2009-07-01T15:32:52Z

Jeff Francis, Physicist

An interesting NYT article (I don't think you need to eb a subscriber) on what's going through Jeff Francis's mind as he recuperates. I like his attitude.

Atkins in Boston?

2009-07-01T15:06:01Z

Atkins in Boston?

MLB Trade Rumors reports that with Mike Lowell on the DL, Nick Johnson and Atkins are potential fits to replace him. Not sure this will happen, but Boston does have a lot of pitching depth that we might be able to tap into, though I doubt they're willing to part with any right now.

Get Your Relievers While They're Hot! Nats Send Hanrahan to Bucs

2009-06-30T19:41:08Z

Get Your Relievers While They're Hot! Nats Send Hanrahan to Bucs

WaPo is reporting that the Bucs are sending OF Nyjer Morgan and reliever Sean Burnett to the Nats in return for reliever Joel Hanrahan and OF Lastings Milledge.

Too bad - I liked Hanrahan as a target for the Rockies (could still happen, I suppose). Hanrahan is having a rough year, but he's striking out over 9 per 9 and was decent last year. He also has one pre-arb year remaining after this season.

Chris Perez has moved for a 3B+ type, Hanrahan has moved in a deal including an OF and reliever, and the Yankees traded for a 3B/1B/OF. What's cooking, Dealin' Dan?

Pirates Send Hinske, Cash to Yankees

2009-06-30T17:13:56Z

Pirates Send Hinske, Cash to Yankees

Yup, the Pirates are sending the Yankees cash. I didn't realize the Yankees were looking for a 1B/3B type.

Pittsburgh will receive minor leaguers Casey Erickson (RHP) and Erick Fryer (OF).

Cardinals Trade for Mark DeRosa

2009-06-28T05:32:48Z

Cardinals Trade for Mark DeRosa

Indians receive young reliever Chris Perez and a PTBNL.

So, scratch one potential Atkins suitor off the list.

MLBTR: Cardinals pursuing Holliday

2009-06-27T05:15:47Z

MLBTR: Cardinals pursuing Holliday

St. Louis is "redoubling their efforts." The St. Louis Post-Dispatch link isn't working, so I linked directly to MLBTradeRumors.

If Holliday bats cleanup behind Alberto Pujols, that would be absolutely SCARY!!

Christian Friedrich update

2009-06-26T20:19:38Z

Christian Friedrich update

My question answered...Not serious thankfully.

Interview with Joey Wong

2009-06-26T17:41:49Z

Interview with Joey Wong

Jake from BuildingTheDam here, the SB Nation Oregon State blog. Had a chance to catch up with Joey Wong, one of your recent draft picks, yesterday over the phone, and the interview is available over at Building the Dam if you're interested.

Revisiting Tulo from 2007

2009-06-26T14:46:30Z

Revisiting Tulo from 2007

A good piece on what the folks in Cali thought of the Rox and Tulo in 2007.