Archive for February, 2008
Ubaldo Jimenez pitches 2 strong innings in Rockies’ 15-2 rout of Mexico (AP)
Ubaldo Jimenez pitched two scoreless innings, Ryan Spilborghs went 2-for-2 and the Colorado Rockies beat the Mexican National All-Stars 15-2 on Friday. Jimenez allowed a hit and a walk while striking out two in his first spring game of the year. Jimenez, who went 4-4 with a 4.28 ERA in 15 starts last season, is [...]
Posted: February 29th, 2008.
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Boston Massacre: Beckett, Red Sox blitz BC in spring training opener (AP)
Josh Beckett and the World Series champions against a college team that’s been practicing indoors all winter to escape the snow. Cold start to spring break. With a merciless Beckett throwing hard from the mound, the Red Sox were in October form during their exhibition opener Thursday as they routed Boston College 24-0 in [...]
Posted: February 28th, 2008.
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Owings works on changeup, Rockies and Diamondbacks finish in 5-5 tie (AP)
Micah Owings is working on his changeup this spring, so the results in his first outing weren’t that important. The Arizona right-hander gave up two runs and two hits in two innings, and the Diamondbacks tied a Colorado Rockies split squad 5-5 Thursday in a rematch of last year’s NL championship series.
Posted: February 28th, 2008.
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Contreras and Ramirez lead White Sox to 12-3 win over Rockies’ split squad (AP)
Jose Contreras was thrilled for his own fast start Thursday, and also that of fellow Cuban defector Alexei Ramirez. Contreras threw three solid innings and Ramirez, a shortstop with a shot at earning the starting second base job, had four hits as the Chicago White Sox beat the Colorado Rockies split squad 12-3 on Thursday.
Posted: February 28th, 2008.
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Young closer Manny Corpas and Rockies agree to $8,025,000, 4-year contract (AP)
After only a half season as their closer, Manny Corpas agreed Thursday to an $8,025,000, four-year contract with the Colorado Rockies that could be worth up to $22,775,000 including escalators and team options for 2012 and 2013. The 25-year-old Panamanian right-hander replaced three-time All-Star Brian Fuentes as Colorado’s closer last season.
Posted: February 28th, 2008.
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Young closer Manny Corpas and Rockies agree to $8 million, 4-year contract (AP)
After only a half season as their closer, Manny Corpas agreed Thursday to an $8 million, four-year contract with the Colorado Rockies that could be worth up to $22 million if the team exercises options for 2012 and 2013. The 25-year-old Panamanian right-hander replaced three-time All-Star Brian Fuentes as Colorado’s closer last season.
Posted: February 28th, 2008.
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Rockies sign young closer Manny Corpas to 4-year contract (AP)
After only a half season as their closer, Manny Corpas agreed to a four-year contract with the Colorado Rockies worth $22 million if the team exercises options for 2012 and 2013. The 25-year-old Panamanian right-hander replaced three-time All-Star Brian Fuentes as Colorado’s closer last season. He played an integral role in the club’s first World [...]
Posted: February 28th, 2008.
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Rockies P Corpas gets four-year deal (PA SportsTicker)
Manny Corpas evidently has earned the trust of the Colorado Rockies.
Posted: February 28th, 2008.
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Lohse, Patterson, Bonds part of home team (Yahoo! Sports)
A lot of big names – and players who mistakenly believed they were big names – are still sitting on their couches.
Posted: February 27th, 2008.
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Tulowitzki, Holliday get NL champion Rockies off to strong spring start (AP)
On the first day of spring training games between major league teams, the Colorado Rockies reminded everyone how they surged to last year’s World Series. Troy Tulowitzki homered on his first swing and Matt Holliday hit a long double and made a nice defensive play as the NL champions beat the Chicago White Sox [...]
Posted: February 27th, 2008.
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