Majors: Organization Reports: Colorado Rockies: 2008
Prospect By Any Name
May. 11, 2008
No pun intended, but low Class A Asheville righthander Jhoulys Chacin is making a name for himself. Not because of the blizzard of consonants in his first name, which is pronounced Ju-lees, but because of his ability on the mound. Chacin, 20, began the season 2-1, 1.40 in four starts and caused Tourists pitching coach Doug Linton to say, "I like to compare him to a righthanded Santana, because his changeup is off the board." [...] Continue Reading »
Maximum Utility
May. 1, 2008
The Rockies didn't have the foresight to turn Chone Figgins into a super-utility player before a regrettable trade sent him to the Angels. Mindful of Figgins' success in that role, the Rockies have earmarked Corey Wimberly for it at Double-A Tulsa. [...] Continue Reading »
Placed In The Pen
Apr. 10, 2008
The beginning of spring training brought a big change to Ryan Mattheus. After spending his first four seasons as a starter, Mattheus learned he was moving to the bullpen. Mattheus is a sinker slider righthander coming off a 9-11, 5.56 season at Double-A Tulsa where he averaged 5.8 strikeouts, 3.1 walks and 10.3 hits per nine innings. Those numbers were the norm for Mattheus, who has moved up one level at a time in the Rockies system but in just over 470 professional innings has averaged 6.7 strikeouts, 3.6 walks and 10.5 hits per nine innings. [...] Continue Reading »
Change Is Good For Rogers
Apr. 1, 2008
Righthander Esmil Rogers, who has yet to throw a pitch at the high Class A level, will leave his first big league camp with a comforting realization. "It's probably good for him to see (his) stuff works here," Rockies' special assistant Marcel Lachemann said. [...] Continue Reading »
Back In Action
Mar. 19, 2008
Greg Reynolds faced hitters for the first time in eight months. [...] Continue Reading »
Rockies Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
The Rockies are convinced reliever Casey Weathers is on a fast track to the big leagues. It's a heady thought but not one Weathers was dwelling on while preparing for big league camp in what will be his first spring training. [...] Continue Reading »
Rockies Organization Report
Feb. 19, 2008
The Rockies, flush with shortstop prospects, will keep them at that position for now even though Troy Tulowitzki is signed for the next six years with a club option for a seventh. [...] Continue Reading »
Rockies Organization Report
Jan. 25, 2008
Giving six-figure signing bonuses last year to a handful of players in Latin America shows the Rockies program there is evolving. [...] Continue Reading »
Rockies Organization Report
Jan. 11, 2008
Rene Lachemann will be the hitting coach for Triple-A Colorado Springs. [...] Continue Reading »
Rockies Organization Report
Jan. 4, 2008
After converting to the mound from shortstop, Pedro Strop has shown flashes of his potential. [...] Continue Reading »
Prospect By Any Name
May. 11, 2008
No pun intended, but low Class A Asheville righthander Jhoulys Chacin is making a name for himself. Not because of the blizzard of consonants in his first name, which is pronounced Ju-lees, but because of his ability on the mound. Chacin, 20, began the season 2-1, 1.40 in four starts and caused Tourists pitching coach Doug Linton to say, "I like to compare him to a righthanded Santana, because his changeup is off the board." [...] Continue Reading »
Maximum Utility
May. 1, 2008
The Rockies didn't have the foresight to turn Chone Figgins into a super-utility player before a regrettable trade sent him to the Angels. Mindful of Figgins' success in that role, the Rockies have earmarked Corey Wimberly for it at Double-A Tulsa. [...] Continue Reading »
Placed In The Pen
Apr. 10, 2008
The beginning of spring training brought a big change to Ryan Mattheus. After spending his first four seasons as a starter, Mattheus learned he was moving to the bullpen. Mattheus is a sinker slider righthander coming off a 9-11, 5.56 season at Double-A Tulsa where he averaged 5.8 strikeouts, 3.1 walks and 10.3 hits per nine innings. Those numbers were the norm for Mattheus, who has moved up one level at a time in the Rockies system but in just over 470 professional innings has averaged 6.7 strikeouts, 3.6 walks and 10.5 hits per nine innings. [...] Continue Reading »
Change Is Good For Rogers
Apr. 1, 2008
Righthander Esmil Rogers, who has yet to throw a pitch at the high Class A level, will leave his first big league camp with a comforting realization. "It's probably good for him to see (his) stuff works here," Rockies' special assistant Marcel Lachemann said. [...] Continue Reading »
Back In Action
Mar. 19, 2008
Greg Reynolds faced hitters for the first time in eight months. [...] Continue Reading »
Rockies Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
The Rockies are convinced reliever Casey Weathers is on a fast track to the big leagues. It's a heady thought but not one Weathers was dwelling on while preparing for big league camp in what will be his first spring training. [...] Continue Reading »
Rockies Organization Report
Feb. 19, 2008
The Rockies, flush with shortstop prospects, will keep them at that position for now even though Troy Tulowitzki is signed for the next six years with a club option for a seventh. [...] Continue Reading »
Rockies Organization Report
Jan. 25, 2008
Giving six-figure signing bonuses last year to a handful of players in Latin America shows the Rockies program there is evolving. [...] Continue Reading »
Rockies Organization Report
Jan. 11, 2008
Rene Lachemann will be the hitting coach for Triple-A Colorado Springs. [...] Continue Reading »
Rockies Organization Report
Jan. 4, 2008
After converting to the mound from shortstop, Pedro Strop has shown flashes of his potential. [...] Continue Reading »
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