denverpost.com - 6/30/2009
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LOS ANGELES Those close to Garrett Atkins know him for two things: his ability to hit and his dry wit. Both were on display in batting practice Monday as Atkins prepared for his first start in two weeks at third base. "I am back from the dead," he joked. Atkins is one of the few Rockies in ...
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denverpost.com - 6/25/2009
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denverpost.com —
Your Rockies are swirling in the rumor whirlpool
as much as any team out there. There is,...
however, no truth to the rumor that the Rockies are plotting to trade Ryan Spilborghs to the Braves in exchange for Jon & Kate Plus 8. But Spilly's name is still ...
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Saunders: Rockies' Marquis, Spilborghs are keepers - The ...
hardballtimes.com - 6/26/2009
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hardballtimes.com —
Jim Tracy is off to an incredible start
as manager of the Rockies. As of this writing...
the Rockies are 19-7 since Tracy took the helm, including a streak of winning 18 games out of 19. Quite a contrast from Clint Hurdle's 18-28 start to the season. Now, being a lifelong Rockies fan (despite ...
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The manager bump
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Tuesday Rockpile: Bent on the bruised bullpen
Purple Row —
... , and Troy Renck confirms. Since the rotation is the team's strength overall, there's no reason to disrupt it for Morales, who still hasn't done anything to prove he can outperform Jorge de la Rosa. ...
Billingsley, Marquis Battle For Elusive 10th Win
True Blue LA —
... the second time this season). They have used 8 pitchers eight times, and 9 pitchers five times.
Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci named his all-star team, and four Dodgers made the cut: Orlando Hudson, Matt Kemp, Billingsley, and Jonathan Broxton.
The Dodgers, 14-11 in June heading into the final game of the month, have a winning record in June for the first time since 2003.
Catcher Yorvit Torrealba is expected to be activated for tonight's game, so says Troy Renck of the Denver ...
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Reds talk to Rockies about Atkins - The Denver Post
denverpost.com 7/9/2009 — The Reds have talked to the Rockies about acquiring Garrett Atkins while the Red Sox's interest is waning, multiple sources said today. The Reds have liked Atkins since last winter when they considered a swap for Atkins and Yorvit Torrealba. The ...
Garrett Atkins is a professional
mlbnotebook.com 8/5/2009 — Garrett Atkins went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a two-run double in Colorado's 8-3 victory over Philadelphia on Tuesday. Atkins' 4 RBI led the way for Colorado's victory. Atkins hitting and playing third base would be routine for the Rockies. Atkins, however, has been benched in favor ...
Look for an Atkins type move...
metsfever.blogspot.com 6/26/2009 — Omar doesn't want to part with many of his prospects, so I'm starting to get the feeling, guys like DeRosa, Dunn and Huff will be moved but to other teams. Instead we maybe looking at a deal which brings in a change of scenery guy, who doesn't cost much and the organization hopes thrives ...
Garrett Atkins To The Minors?
duelingcouches.blogspot.com 6/4/2009 — The Denver Post reported that Atkins, who was counted on to replace Matt Holliday as the Rockies' cleanup hitter, could be facing a demotion to Triple-A Colorado Springs. That possibility loomed after the Rockies suffered their fourth straight defeat Wednesday night, a 6-4 loss to the Astros. ...
Garrett Atkins to play more down the stretch
novafantasysports.com 8/16/2009 —
Update: The Denver Post is reporting that Rockies' third baseman Garrett Atkins will play more down the stretch. Manager Jim Tracy likes Atkins' bat in the lineup, and he like Atkins' experience over that of Ian Stweart.
Fantasy Impact: Atkins should see the bulk of the ...
June Boom: NL West Flexing It's Muscles —
Bleacher Report - MLB
Prior to June, the NL West was considered to be one of the weaker divisions in baseball.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have clearly been the class of the division, but after losing four out of five games this past week they have allowed the San Francisco ...
Dodgers 4, Rockies 2 —
NYT > Baseball
Andre Ethier hit a two-run homer in the 13th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Monday night in the opener of a suddenly significant series between NL West teams.
