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Rockpile links, 3/20: Rockies getting closer to opening day

A Rockies victory and some personal look-ins lead the Rockies press today. Also, Fangraphs does not like our catcher and first base options while a Reds pitcher has a Nicasio like scare after being hit by pitch.

Morales overcomes tight groin in solid start - MLB.com

A hodgepodge of information from Thomas Harding to include talk about Drew Stubbs fight to win a job, Blackmon's nomer, Franklin Morales's strong start last night, and Chacin's schedule of rehabilitation.

Tyler Chatwood strongest right hander in rotation with Jhoulys Chacin out - Denver Post

Apparently, I have reached my limit of free articles from the Denver Post online this month. I didn't realize this was a new thing with them. So, you will have to read the article for yourself because I can't say for sure what it is about.

Fangraphs positional power ratings

Jeff Sullivan at Fangraphs has started his season preview of teams by position. The above link gives the introduction and so far he has not been kind to the Rockies in his discussion of catchers and first basemen. What did Wilin ever do to him, I wonder?

Aroldis Chapman has facial fractures - ESPN.com

Chapman, a Red's pitcher, was hit by a line drive and carted off the field yesterday. He is considerably more lucky than Juan Nicasio as he did not seem to have neck damage. I hope all the best for him as he starts to recover from his injuries.