Playing in the most unusual atmosphere in baseball, literally speaking, the Colorado Rockies are a unique team. With the light air making the ball travel farther and breaking pitches lose their magic in many cases, the mile high atmosphere has proven hazardous to the career of many a pitcher. Since pitching is the cornerstone of many winning teams, this has caused a conundrum in Colorado. Still, the Rockies are one of the most exciting teams in the majors year in and year out do to the offensive show the stadium allows them to put on.
DENVER (AP) -- Free-agent closer Brian Fuentes was offered salary arbitration Monday by the Colorado Rockies, ensuring they will receive two compensatory picks in next year's amateur draft if the left-hander signs with another team.
Publ.Date : Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:14:10 GMTBy hiring Don Baylor as hitting coach, the Rockies hope to improve their future by reaching into their past. Baylor, 59, was the Rockies' first manager, holding that job from 1993 through 1998.
Publ.Date : Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:47 GMTRockies offer arbitration to Fuentes: Free-agent closer Brian Fuentes was offered salary arbitration by the Colorado Rockies, ensuring they will receive two compensatory picks in next year's amateur draft if the left-hander signs with another team.
Publ.Date : Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:13:52 GMTThe Colorado Rockies offered left-handed relief pitcher Brian Fuentes salary arbitration on Monday.
Publ.Date : Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:49:48 GMTDENVER - The Colorado Rockies have added five coaches to their staff, including former manager Don Baylor as hitting coach.
Publ.Date : Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:04:00 GMT
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