Majors: Organization Reports: Colorado Rockies: 2011

Rockies' Scahill Uses AFL To Sharpen Command
Dec. 19, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »

Rockies Prepare Dominican Lefty For U.S. Debut
Nov. 21, 2011
Just as they did a year ago, the Rockies brought the best prospect from their Rookie-level Dominican Summer League team to instructional league. [...] Continue Reading »

Tough Break Keeps Swanner From Rockies Instructs
Nov. 14, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »

Rockies' Simon Goes On Power Kick At Instructs
Oct. 27, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »

Rockies Give Field Major Surprise
Oct. 20, 2011
Tommy Field didn't expect to be playing in Colorado this year. [...] Continue Reading »

Rockies Final Report
Sep. 19, 2011
Picking the best player, pitcher in the Rockies' farm system. [...] Continue Reading »

Hip Tweak Rotates Tim Wheeler's Career
Jul. 27, 2011
A few tweaks at the plate have helped Tim Wheeler take off for the Rockies with Double-A Tulsa. [...] Continue Reading »

White Sox Midseason Report
Jul. 12, 2011
Dayan Viciedo has been a standout hitter for the White Sox's Triple-A club. [...] Continue Reading »

Rockies Midseason Report
Jul. 12, 2011
Juan Nicasio emerged not just as a prospect but as a vital part of Colorado's big league rotation this year. [...] Continue Reading »

Blackmon Gets Unexpected Call To Colorado
Jun. 27, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »

Rockies Stay True To Tradition, Take Lefty With Top Pick
Jun. 7, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »

Lindor's Promise Too Much For Indians To Pass Up
Jun. 6, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »

Arenado's Transformation Excites Rockies
May. 31, 2011
Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado is getting attention for his glove instead of his bat. [...] Continue Reading »

Cabrera Becomes Late Bloomer For Rockies
May. 9, 2011
Rockies lefthander Edwar Cabrera has dominated for low Class A Asheville. [...] Continue Reading »

Holcomb Fights Back For Rockies
Apr. 26, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »

Friedrich Leaves Major Impression On Rockies
Apr. 19, 2011
Rockies lefthander Christian Friedrich ended spring training with a memorable outing. [...] Continue Reading »

Rockies Give Paulsen Extended Look
Mar. 31, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »

Rockies Want Matzek In Command
Mar. 21, 2011
The Rockies want lefthander Tyler Matzek throwing more strikes in 2011. [...] Continue Reading »

Rockies Just Want Healthy Year From Gomez
Mar. 7, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »

Rockies Expect Nicasio To Provide Depth
Feb. 22, 2011
The Rockies expect Juan Nicasio to be able to provide depth for the major league club in 2011. [...] Continue Reading »

Rosario Catching Up For Rockies
Feb. 2, 2011
If the Rockies decide catcher Wilin Rosario should spend a few weeks in extended spring training, it will be a baseball decision based on caution rather than a medical one dictated by the need to strengthen his right knee.
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Rockies' Garner Experiences Medical Mystery In Winter Ball
Jan. 21, 2011
The Rockies invited outfielder Cole Garner to their one-week medical mini-camp in January at Coors Field, more just to see him after his misadventures in winter ball. [...] Continue Reading »

Friedrich Hoping For Healthy New Year
Jan. 11, 2011
After injuries cut Christian Friedrich's season short in 2010, the Rockies lefthander will try to stay on the mound and refine his fastball command in 2011. [...] Continue Reading »