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What the Hell Were You Thinking? Todd Helton Edition
What the Hell Were You Thinking? Todd Helton Edition
*Over the next couple of weeks, Jorge Says No! will take an in depth look at some of the worst contracts in baseball. We'll evaluate why the player was signed, what went wrong, and future implications of the contract. Behind every bone head decision, there has to be a reason for ...
Where They Stand: Colorado Rockies
Where They Stand: Colorado Rockies
sharapovasthigh.blogspot.com — A look at where the Rockies stand. Also... their 2008 outcome, what they've done, what they've lost, needs, the talk, a free agent signing/trade prediction, a young player to make an impact in 2009, 2009 outlook as of now, and the hottest women that's associated with the team. (more) Where They Stand: Colorado Rockies
Sullivan signs with Mets : All Things Rockies Colorado
blogs.denverpost.com — Cory Sullivan, arguably one of the best defensive center fielders in Rockies’ history, has caught on with the Mets, signing a one-year, $600,000 major league deal with $300,000 in incentives. Sullivan was a career .279 hitter with the Rockies in four ... (more) Sullivan signs with Mets : All Things Rockies Colorado
The great Matt Holliday experiment
baybridgebaseball.com — I had this theory about Coors Field. Everyone knows the players who play there don't do as well on the road as at home, but it's not just because of what happens in Colorado after you hit the ball. It's also because of what happens after the pitcher ... (more) The great Matt Holliday experiment
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