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Reid Brignac acquired By Yankees from Colorado Rockies
The New York Yankees acquired utility infielder Reid Brignac from the Colorado Rockies for cash. originally drafted by Tampa Bay in the second round of the 2004 draft. Brignac was traded to Colorado in February. Brignac hit .250 with one home run and six RBI with the Rockies.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman feels the team is upgrading with Brignac. Brignac, “is a...
MLB rumors: Pirates, Twins interested in Reid Brignac?
The Colorado Rockies recently designated infielder Reid
Brignac for assignment to make room on the roster for DJ LeMahieu. Following
the move, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports notes that the Pittsburgh Pirates and
Minnesota Twins could be a few of the teams interested in Brignac.
#pirates and #twins are among teams that could have interest in @reidbrignac
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS...
Rockies announcer jokingly calls Carlos Gonzalez home run
Friday night the Root Sports Rockies broadcast answered a fan question about home runs being hit into the fountains at Coors Field during the 6th Inning. Rockies play by play man Drew Goodman jokingly says, "Yea, Cargo's about to." On the next pitch, Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez hits a home run to straightaway center that falls just short and wide of the mark...
Colorado Rockies Place Jeff Francis On Disabled List, Other Notes
The Colorado Rockies were very busy Thursday. They had to place left-handed starting pitcher Jeff Francis on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained left groin. To fill the void on the active roster, the Rockies recalled reliever Rob Scahill and second baseman DJ LeMahieu from their Triple-A minor league affiliate. To also make room on the active roster, Colorado decided to designate...
Giants rally for 8-6 win over Rockies
The Colorado Rockies got to Matt Cain early.
It wasn't enough.
Angel Pagan hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the sixth inning, Cain settled down after a shaky start and the Giants rallied from a six-run deficit to beat the Rockies for the 10th straight time, 8-6 on Thursday night.
Wilin Rosario, Todd Helton and Nolan Arenado went deep to put Colorado ahead 6-0 in the third...
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Will Troy Tulowitzki Stay Healthy in 2013?
The ability of Colorado Rockies’ shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has never been questioned, but his durability has. Following the 2010 season, Colorado decided that instead of letting Tulowitzki eventually enter free agency, they locked him up for the rest of the decade.
Once his seven-year/$45 million deal ends at the conclusion of the 2014 season, a six-year/$118 million pact will...
Colorado Rockies lose lackluster finale in Chicago, need swagger back
The Rockies have a pivotal homestand starting on Thursday.One step forward, two steps back.That may be the best way to describe the Colorado Rockies month of May so far. With a chance to win a three-game set in Chicago and salvage a road trip that started off on such a bad note, the Rockies barely showed up on Wednesday night, losing 6-3 to a Cubs team that could lose 100 games for...
Jeff Francis makes his case and Carlos Gonzalez has a career night as Colorado Rockies roll
Carlos Gonzalez had a career night on Tuesday in Chicago.Listen to the national media and it is clear to them. Carlos Gonzalez is a Coors Field creation.Ask the Chicago Cubs the same question, and they would quickly disagree. CarGo had a career night on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, helping the Colorado Rockies route the Cubs 9-4, giving the Rockies a chance to win the series on...
If Colorado Rockies want to salvage the season, changes need to start now
Juan Nicasio needs some Triple-A seasoning.It's time.The Colorado Rockies must start making moves to salvage a season that started with so much promise. It may seem early to declare a team in need of wholesale changes when they were expected to finish in the basement of the National League West. The problem is, they have the talent to compete, and they must not swing and miss...
Colorado Rockies Recall Charlie Blackmon, Disable Michael Cuddyer
Outfielder Michael Cuddyer was placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Colorado Rockies due to an inflamed cervical disk. Filling the active roster spot vacated by Cuddyer is outfielder Charlie Blackmon whom they have recalled from their Triple-A Colorado Springs minor league affiliate. He will fill in occasionally in the outfield during his time up with the parent club.
The...
Rockies place Michael Cuddyer on DL with neck injury
The Colorado Rockies have placed outfielder Michael Cuddyer
on the 15-day disabled list due to a neck injury, according to The Associated Press.
Cuddyer had missed the Rockies’ past three games due to the
neck injury. It’s initially been termed an inflamed cervical disk, but the
veteran will undergo an MRI early this week to help determine the extent of the
ailment...
Todd Helton pleads guilty to drunk driving charge, sentence
Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton put in a plea of “guilty” on Tuesday regarding his arrest on Feb 6, 2013. Helton was initially charged with driving under the influence and careless driving but those charges were dismissed as a part of a plea deal Tuesday. Helton was remorseful and apologized in court [...]
Report: Rockies' Helton pleads guilty
Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton has been sentenced to a year of probation and 24 hours of community service after pleading guilty to driving while ability-impaired.
The Denver Post reported Helton entered his plea Tuesday in an Adams County courtroom in the northeast Denver suburb of Brighton.
Helton was arrested Feb. 6 in Thornton, another suburb. Police said he told...
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Todd Helton pleads guilty to DUI, so here’s his mug shot one last time (photo)
According to a report from The Denver Post, Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton pleaded guilty to DUI charges stemming from a February incident where he was pulled over by police while allegedly driving to a store to buy lottery tickets while intoxicated. Helton reportedly told the police that he had drank “two igloo cups of red wine,” and along with statement came the...
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Rockies fan pays tribute to team with mohawk
A Colorado Rockies fan is paying tribute to his favorite team with an amazing mohawk, complete with the team and MLB logos, Troy Tulowitzki's name and number, and a Rockies baseball. The mohawk even has the team colors. Photo credit: Brittany Gutierrez, MLB.com Real-Time Correspondent. H/T Cut4. Visit us at holdoutsports.com and follow us on Twitter @HoldoutSports.
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