Jeff Francis

A war of words, well, if we really want to call it that, has taken place between Colorado Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd and pitcher Jhoulys Chacin, the team's No. 1 starter. O'Dowd has questioned Chacin's work ethic and conditioning, even ...  

The Colorado Rockies had a disappointing 2011. After finishing above .500 in both 2009 and 2010, the Rockies fell to 73-89 this past year, fourth in the NL West behind the D'Backs, Giants, and Dodgers. They finished in the top 10 in baseball in runs scored, but their pitching lacked heavily, as they finished 27th in runs allowed. However, the great thing about baseball is that teams can improve drastically from year to year. Last season was a...  

Post your comments on the Denver Post article, [url=http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci_19924396?source=bb:1z5wyur2]Rafael Betancourt going into spring training as Colorado Rockies' closer (click that link to go back and read the article).  

The Colorado Rockies acquired right-hander Jeremy Guthrie from the Baltimore Orioles. In exchange, the Rockies sent reliever Matt Lindstrom and right-hander Jason Hammel to the Orioles. Hammel, 29, was a standout at South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard.  

Getty Images/US PresswireAbove chemistry, Colorado needs big years from guys like Marco Scutaro, left, and Michael Cuddyer. Colorado Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd has spent the offseason remaking the Rockies' lineup and rotation. Wait, I ...