Rockies offer arbitration to Fuentes
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:50:00 EDT)
The Rockies on Monday offered arbitration to free-agent left-handed reliever Brian Fuentes, ensuring themselves of two Draft picks should he sign with another club or a chance to retain him if he doesn't receive an offer he likes on the open market.

Rockies, Rusch play waiting game
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:44:00 EDT)
The Rockies liked having left-handed pitcher Glendon Rusch, and Rusch enjoyed being with them. But as is the case with just about every lefty on the market, Rusch and the Rockies are waiting.

On-field success helped Rockies give
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EDT)
The good feeling that the Rockies' franchise garnered by going to the 2007 World Series benefited the local community in 2008. The Rockies made charitable grants totaling about $1 million and were highly successful in their community efforts.

Barmes attacking offseason with vigor
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:40:00 EDT)
Rockies second baseman Clint Barmes' trick this offseason is to treat it the same as last offseason.

Baylor returns as Rockies hitting coach
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:45:00 EDT)
Don Baylor, the first manager in club history, is returning to assume the role of hitting coach on Clint Hurdle's staff, which was announced on Monday.

Rockies set 40-man roster
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:52:00 EDT)
The Rockies adjusted their 40-man roster on Thursday, adding six players, including infielder Eric Young Jr., and removing one. By being added to the 40-man roster, the six are not exposed to the Rule 5 Draft.

Rockies ponder Spring Training future
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:39:00 EDT)
The departure of the White Sox from their Spring Training home in Tucson, Ariz., has the Rockies kicking into high gear efforts to figure out their Spring Training future.

Young captures AFL batting title
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:16:00 EDT)
Rockies outfield prospect Eric Young Jr. capped a brilliant Arizona Fall League campaign by capturing the exclusive circuit's batting title in Thursday afternoon's regular-season finale.

Holliday takes 18th in NL MVP vote
(Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:45:00 EDT)
The 2008 season was not what the Rockies or former Rockies left fielder Matt Holliday hoped, but Holliday's work was recognized to the tune of an 18th-place tie in voting for the 2008 National League Most Valuable Player Award on Monday.

Mailbag: Post-Holliday era begins
(Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:30:00 EDT)
Rockies fans want to know where the club stands following Matt Holliday's trade to the A's. Thomas Harding lends some insight in this week's mailbag.

Rockies extend partnership with FSN
(Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:45:00 EDT)
The Rockies and FSN on Monday extended their partnership through 2020 on Monday.

Rockies will look for pitchers on market
(Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EDT)
The Rockies have been trade-oriented this offseason, but late-game, left-handed pitching could be the team's main open-market focus now that teams are allowed to negotiate with other teams' free agents.

Helton working hard on back rehab
(Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:14:00 EDT)
Veteran first baseman Todd Helton is following the Rockies' busy offseason just like anyone else. Being the team's longest-tenured and highest-paid player doesn't mean he has, or is offering, a voice in the process. He's just trying to be a part of the Rockies, however they're constructed.

Morales making strides in Venezuela
(Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:52:00 EDT)
The Rockies have made no secret about seeking a young, front-of-the-rotation pitching talent -- someone like left-hander Franklin Morales, whom they happen to have. More important, Morales is performing like the pitcher they need, at least in Venezuela.

Rox hope to retain free agent Fuentes
(Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:56:00 EDT)
Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd's attempt to move forward with his roster might mean looking to the immediate past -- to left-handed closer Brian Fuentes.

Rockies consider Baylor for coaching job
(Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:29:00 EDT)
The Rockies interviewed former manager Don Baylor on Thursday and is considering him for the open positions of bench coach or hitting instructor on Clint Hurdle's staff.

Smith can help fill Rockies' rotation
(Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:39:00 EDT)
Greg Smith, who went 7-16 with a 4.16 ERA during a respectable and educational rookie year with the Athletics, was surprised -- and delighted -- at how much the Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd knew exactly what he was getting in the left-hander from the A's.