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Rockies’ trailing for Beimel; Cockrell favorite for M’s job
While the Rockies' continue to talk with the agent for Joe Beimel, the discussions aren't progressing toward a deal. In fact, other teams are starting to pull away in the pursuit of the left-hander entering this week's winter meetings in Las Vegas. "(With the Rockies) there's nothing serious ...
Fuentes plans to visit Mets
Fuentes plans to visit Mets
denverpost.com — Rockies closer Brian Fuentes has scheduled a visit to the New York Mets as part of his free-agent decision-making process, his agent told The Denver Post. (more) Fuentes plans to visit Mets
Rockies doing their homework on Delmon Young
blogs2.startribune.com — I’m hearing the Rockies have been doing their homework on Twins outfielder Delmon Young, with GM Dan O’Dowd checking with people who have known him over the years, including Rockies outfielder Ryan Spilborghs, who works out at the same ... (more) Rockies doing their homework on Delmon Young
Consistency meter: Brad Hawpe
Consistency meter: Brad Hawpe
hardballtimes.com — Tuesday, December 02, 2008 Consistency meter: Brad Hawpe Posted by Paul Singman at 1:01am In the past two Consistency Meters , the players we have looked at have been relatively good. Today, the player we are going to examine is a little different: He has had playing time issues over ... (more) Consistency meter: Brad Hawpe
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Sunday Rockpile: Arbitration Deadline #2; More Winter Meeting Previews
Purple Row — ...  places Joe Beimel at the center of the Rockies attention, but in a separate blog post he points out that Beimel has other suitors and the Rockies aren't a favorite to land him. ...

Odds and Ends: Beimel, Willis, Uggla
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... Other teams are pulling ahead of the Rockies in the pursuit for free agent lefty Joe Beimel.  Nothing against Beimel, but it seems that every year one free agent lefty reliever is elevated beyond his true value.  It might be Beimel this year. ...

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