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Trades, Free Agents, and Rule 5 Selections in Franchise History
Alex Anthopolous recently re-stated that, while he is exploring all possible free agents, he would "exhaust [all possible trades] first before delving into free agency." It appears that Anthopolous' mantra is to focus on trades rather than free agency to improve the Blue Jays. As a prelude to the...
Saturday Rockpile: Rockies Sign Two Free Agents, Lansford Putting Iannetta and Stewart to Work Today, More
Rockies sign pair to Minor League deals | MLB.com: NewsThe Rox signed Eric Duncan (a utility player who hasn't made it above Triple-A and last appeared for the Braves' AA club) and Geno Espineli (former Giants' farmhand who pitched for Triple-A Fresno last season) to minor league deals. They'll...
Saturday Rockpile: Rockies interested in an impact bat?
Rockies' Tulowitzki covers the bases about season, future - The Denver Post I'm quite certain that nobody can accuse Troy Tulowitzki of not being passionate about winning, nor the game as a whole. While that's probably not the case with anybody else on the Rockies, either (although some will debate...
Saturday Rockpile: Rockies retain Phillips, protect five prospects by adding to 40-man roster
Phillips is in the fold - The Denver PostThe Rox signed Paul Phillips to a hefty $13,000/month contract yesterday, which gives the Rockies a contingency plan in the event that Yorvit Torrealba is lost to free agency and Michael McKenry doesn't become superman in Spring Training (which I have a good...
Friday Rockpile: Shorthanded Rox enter (another) big series with the Giants
Loss doesn't deck Rockies - The Denver PostThe Rox are still upbeat despite losing 2 out of 3 to the first place Dodgers. They'll need to stay that way to be able to make it through the weekend with a victory or two, as they face three pitchers that they haven't had much success against all year....
Saturday Rockpile: Joe Beimel set to join the Rockies, who are tied for the NL Wildcard lead
Beimel excited to join contender - The Denver PostNewly-acquired Joe Beimel is set to join the Rockies in Cincinnati tonight. Beimel seems extremely excited to latch on to a contending team and start participating in meaningful games again. The article mentions that a corresponding roster move will...
Ryan Speier recalled; Joel Peralta optioned to Colorado Springs
Ryan Speier will finally get his chance to prove his worth to the big league club, as the Rockies recalled the soon-to-be 30 year old righty from Colorado Springs. Speier posted a 4.80 ERA and a 1.73 WHIP in 17 appearances with the Sky Sox. He struck out 11 and walked 8 in 15 innings pitched. To...
Transactions: Tony Sipp Called Up; Zach Jackson Optioned to Columbus
A mere three years after establishing himself as the relief jewel of the Indians' farm system, Tony Sipp is getting called up to Cleveland for the first time. In 2005 and 2006 the lefty Sipp struck out 210 batters in 177 innings between A, A+, and AA before succumbing to elbow injuries and going...
Brignac Era Starts Early as Bartlett Hits DL
The Mitch Talbot era in St. Petersburg turned out to be a short one, as he was demoted back to Triple A Durham before even throwing a pitch as the Rays made a flurry of off-day roster moves. SS Jason Bartlett has been placed on the 15 Day DL due to a right knee sprain that he suffered in...
Welcome to Twinkie Town, Craig Breslow
From the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Joe Christensen: KANSAS CITY, MO. — The Twins have claimed lefthanded pitcher Craig Breslow off waivers from the Cleveland Indians, and he will join his new team in time for Friday’s game against the Yankees, the Twins announced today. ...To make...
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