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Friday Rockpile: Free Agency period starts today
More photos » by Ben Margot - AP Did Garrett Atkins hit the ball in this situation? Well, soon the Rockies and their fans won't need to worry about that; some other team will deal with that problem.  ...
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The State of the Rockies: A Sane Free Agency Preview
Ladies and Gentlemen, the siren of the MLB free agency period once again beckons, luring unsuspecting baseball fans into wrecking their ships against the sharp jagged rocks--in this case dreams of big-ticket free agents for even the smallest markets, ill-conceived trade ...
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Atkins won’t be released Friday when 40-man roster set
Atkins won’t be released Friday when 40-man roster set From Renck at the Denver Post... I don't know, but this just seems a little ridiculous to me. Is there anyone who will really give up a player for Atkins given that he will cost at minimum $5.6 million next year should he be ...
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Gold Glove Fielding: Yet another reason why Ubaldo Jimenez is awesome
More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP "Oh, I can get you out this way as well? Man, I should do this more often!" And he did. More than anyone else in the NL. Browse more photos » ...
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Thursday Rockpile: More Jim Tracy reaction; Rockies to battle for hearts and minds of Albuquerque next Spring
More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP He who laughs last... Browse more photos » Troy Renck  has compiled the overwhelmingly positive reactions from Rockies players ...
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Jim Tracy wins Manager of the Year Award; Given three year extension
More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP HEY! I WON THE AWARD! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! Browse more photos » Mirroring The Sporting News' awards earlier this month, Jim Tracy and ...
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Wednesday Rockpile: Jim Tracy's NL Manager of Year fate to be resolved today, no word on when his contract status with Rockies will be
More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP 6 months ago: Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle, right, talks with bench coach Jim Tracy while facing the Florida Marlins in the seventh inning of the ...
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Tuesday Rockpile: CHONE is back in town (not Figgins)
More photos » by Ben Margot - AP CHONE doesn't buy CarGo's strong 2nd half. Browse more photos » The  2010 CHONE Projections  have been posted.  I recommend ...
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NL West in Review: Shortstops
by David Zalubowski - AP If UZR wasn't so strangely hard on Tulo, the Rockies' shortstop would be even higher above his competition. View full size photo » This is about as suspenseful as a ...
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Monday Rockpile: BBWAA Awards given out this week
More photos » by Ed Andrieski - AP No matter where he winds up in the NL Rookie of the Year voting, Dex will still be all smiles. Browse more photos » Renck: Rockies' ...
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Sunday Rockpile: What the Mets can learn from the late Larry Walker-era Rockies
Sunday Rockpile: What the Mets can learn from the late Larry Walker-era Rockies
purplerow.com — More photos » by Rob Carr - ASSOCIATED PRESS He doesn't wear #33, but something about Carlos Beltran's situation should be familiar to Rockies fans.  ... (more) Sunday Rockpile: What the Mets can learn from the late ...
Saturday Rockpile: Rockies players young (refining their tools) and old (negotiating their pay) hard at work during the offseason
More photos » by David Zalubowski - ASSOCIATED PRESS The Rox are still hoping to bring back Betancourt on a more club-friendly deal. Due to MLB's draft pick compensation system, they have the leverage to ...
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Rockies decline option on Betancourt
Rockies decline option on Betancourt According to Ed Price of AOL FanHouse (thru Twitter/MLB Trade Rumors), the Rox have declined Rafael Betancourt's $5.4 million option. The club is apparently still trying to work out a deal. We'll be keeping an eye on this up until December, when ...
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Friday Rockpile: If Danny Ardoin is the answer, Chris Iannetta doesn't have much of a problem
More photos » by Paul Abell - AP None shall pass. Browse more photos » It's a light news day for the Rockies as there's nothing much out there, but here are a few links:  ...
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The State of the Rockies: Post GM Meetings Update
In what will be a semi-weekly occurrence from now until January on Purple Row Academy, I'm going to update my post on the State of the Rockies . In other words, I will update my loyal readers (all three of you)--as well as anyone stupid intrepid enough to follow me after the jump as to the ...
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2009 SBN Baseball Awards: Most Valuable Players
by Tom Gannam - AP This is Albert Pujols hitting a grand slam. This is Albert Pujols being an MVP. This is Albert Pujols. View full size photo » Today we unveil our final category: Most ...
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Thursday Rockpile: No gold in them thar gloves, Torrealba hints he might want to come back
More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP One gold glove winner, the Dodgers Orlando Hudson, breaks up the aspirations of a would be winner, the Rockies Troy Tulowitzki, on May 26. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)  ...
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Wednesday Rockpile: More notes from Chicago
Purple Row gives a big shout out to anybody who served in the United States military on Veteran's Day. Your service to the country is vastly appreciated. The  notes from Patrick Saunders  at the Denver Post this morning indicates that the delays to the expected announcement of ...
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GM Meetings Day 3: Today is a National Holliday
More photos » by Charlie Riedel - AP 'Joo all es doang somthin' great for all of 'jus Browse more photos » To kick things off, in all seriousness, thank you to all of our ...
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2009 SBN Baseball Awards: Cy Young Awards
More photos » by Charlie Riedel - AP Zack Greinke is good, and he deserves to be in the feature photo over Tim Lincecum. Browse more photos » AL results: Rk Player  ...
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