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Rockies’ Scahill Uses AFL To Sharpen Command
Righthander Rob Scahill took advantage of an unexpected opportunity when the Rockies sent him to the Arizona Fall League, and he used that time to improve his fastball command.
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Rockies Prepare Dominican Lefty For U.S. Debut
Just as they did a year ago, the Rockies brought the best prospect from their Rookie-level Dominican Summer League team to instructional league.
Tough Break Keeps Swanner From Rockies Instructs
Rookie-level Casper catcher Will Swanner was anticipating a second trip to the instructional league, and ample one-on-one instruction with catching instructors Marv Foley and Jerry Weinstein. A thumb injury kept that from happening.
Rockies’ Simon Goes On Power Kick At Instructs
The Rockies don't name a most valuable player during their instructional league program. But if they did, the honor likely would have gone to outfielder Jared Simon.
Rockies Give Field Major Surprise
Tommy Field didn't expect to be playing in Colorado this year.
Hip Tweak Rotates Tim Wheeler’s Career
A few tweaks at the plate have helped Tim Wheeler take off for the Rockies with Double-A Tulsa.
White Sox Midseason Report
Dayan Viciedo has been a standout hitter for the White Sox's Triple-A club.
Rockies Midseason Report
Juan Nicasio emerged not just as a prospect but as a vital part of Colorado's big league rotation this year.
Blackmon Gets Unexpected Call To Colorado
Charlie Blackmon was hoping to be called up in September. Instead, the Rockies brought him to the big leagues for the first time in early June—and not to play part-time.
Rockies Stay True To Tradition, Take Lefty With Top Pick
The Rockies went down a familiar path when they took Oregon lefthander Tyler Anderson with the 20th overall pick in the draft. It was the third time in the past four drafts that Colorado had selected a lefty in the first round.
Lindor’s Promise Too Much For Indians To Pass Up
Instead of going with the safe college pitcher pick—a trend many baseball folks and draft experts expected the Indians to continue after going that route the last two years—pure talent won out.
Arenado’s Transformation Excites Rockies
Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado is getting attention for his glove instead of his bat.
Cabrera Becomes Late Bloomer For Rockies
Rockies lefthander Edwar Cabrera has dominated for low Class A Asheville.
Holcomb Fights Back For Rockies
A back condition known as spondylolisthesis kept Rockies third baseman Darin Holcomb on the shelf for the entire 2010 season. He's back this year with Double-A Tulsa.
Friedrich Leaves Major Impression On Rockies
Rockies lefthander Christian Friedrich ended spring training with a memorable outing.
Rockies Give Paulsen Extended Look
First baseman Ben Paulsen, surprised he lasted as long as he did in his first major league camp, finally was reassigned less than two weeks before Opening Day.
Rockies Want Matzek In Command
The Rockies want lefthander Tyler Matzek throwing more strikes in 2011.
Rockies Just Want Healthy Year From Gomez
During spring training last year, Rockies coach Rich Dauer, who instructs the infielders, made an assessment about shortstop Hector Gomez that was both glowing and, in retrospect, haunting.
Rockies Expect Nicasio To Provide Depth
The Rockies expect Juan Nicasio to be able to provide depth for the major league club in 2011.
