Jeff Francis

The human ice cube began to melt with anger. Last February Drew Pomeranz, known for his cool demeanor on the mound, was told on the first day that he wouldn't have a chance to make Cleveland's big league team, an announcement that seemed obvious ...  

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...  

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 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.  

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).  

"I didn't see it coming. I knew there would be changes, but I didn't know that there would be that many," first baseman Todd Helton said. "It's not like I thought about it or was going through every roster move. The sheer fact is that there were ...  

Harding reported that the Rockies don't expect De La Rosa to throw a pitch for the major league team ... wins above replacement over the last four seasons, will play second base for the Rockies. He hit .299/.358/.423 in 113 games for the Red ...  

Renck, though brief, I'm glad to see your mention of how the front office is basically blaming last year's failure on the players. As if the product on the field doesn't start with the front office. Their blame shifting ways places them more in the category of a weasel than that of a man. O'Dowd blaming the players is like Gisele blaming Brady's receivers for their loss last night. Oh, wait...  

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 ...  

I wrote a lot of words about the Rockies yesterday because they traded for Jeremy Guthrie. That's the kind of thing that makes you realize it's February. I don't even remember doing it. That's the big fear of the offseason. One minute you're ...  

Humidor or not, everyone knows that the best strategy in Colorado is to keep the ball on the ground as much as possible. That's why the Rockies have gotten quite a few questions after an offseason adding Guillermo Moscoso and Jeremy Guthrie. Quite an ...  

DENVER - Reliever Matt Belisle and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a two-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2014 and adds an additional US$4.35 million. The right-hander had agreed last February to a deal that pays him $3.775 million this ...  

Looks like O'Dowd is quietly making some moves that might actually pan out. With Scutaro at 2nd, Blake at third and Hernandez behind the plate we have some seasoned veterans while the "kids" prepare themselves for the big time. I was a little sorry to see Ellis leave but Scutaro is an excellent replacement. I'd also like to see Moyer make the club as he could be the teacher and the inspiration our young pitchers need.  

Hernandez is 35 years old and a 13-year veteran, and the Rockies have one of the game's best catching prospects in 22-year-old Wilin Rosario. At this point in his career, Hernandez is no longer an everyday player. He and Rosario will likely split time.  

Wilin Rosario, the No. five catching prospect in all of baseball, is preparing for a chance to prove his skills with the Colorado Rockies. Recovering from a knee injury, he made it back to play in the Futures game and was called up for his debut in the ...