Report: Catcher Schneider signs with Phillies
DENVER — The Rockies have been busy with their catching position this offseason, discussing different contract offers with free agent Yorvit Torrealba and first-time arbitration eligible Chris Iannetta...
View ArticleBobby Crosby on Rockies' wish list
Depth and contract offers were the reverberating themes Tuesday for the Rockies. They have expressed interest in free agent utilityman Bobby Crosby and pitcher Noah Lowry, while extending salary...
View ArticleHawpe option at first base, Carroll on radar
DENVER — The Rockies’ bench could incredibly stronger without even adding a player. Talked to general manager Dan O’Dowd today and he said that outfielder Brad Hawpe is a viable option to spell Todd...
View ArticleBetancourt will go to deadline; Barajas, Green on radar
INDIANAPOLIS — Rafael Betancourt is no stranger to late-night pressure, so perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise that he’s taking his arbitration decision down to the wire. Agent Alan Nero told The...
View ArticleBrewers made run at Betancourt, but he's likely to accept Rox deal
INDIANAPOLIS — While the Red Sox and Phillies were interested in Rafael Betancourt, the Brewers made the strongest run at the reliever, according to a major league source. Betancourt is considered one...
View ArticleRockies pushing hard to bring back Torrealba
INDIANAPOLIS –The Rockies are aggressively trying to retain catcher Yorvit Torrealba, with talks progressing this afternoon. Torrealba has made it known that he wants to return to the Rockies. And the...
View ArticleTorrealba update: Team pushing hard, Olivo, Bard on radar
INDIANAPOLIS — The Rockies are trying to bridge the gap on a two-year deal to retain catcher Yorvit Torrealba, with Miguel Olivo emerging as a fallback plan. Torrealba wants to return, but is trying to...
View ArticleRockies remain favorite to sign Torrealba
INDIANAPOLIS — The Rockies are considered the front-runner to sign Yorvit Torrealba to a two-year deal. The sides are considered close, but have not talked today. If Torrealba signs it will likely be...
View ArticleMets move toward Molina should help Rockies with Torrealba
INDIANAPOLIS — The Mets are acting like a team that will have Bengie Molina as its catcher next season. They haven’t ruled out Yorvit Torrealba, but it’s clear their focus is on Molina. This should...
View ArticleTorrealba, Rockies stalled at the moment
INDIANAPOLIS — Yorvit Torrealba’s agents are waiting to hear from Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd. He’s waiting to hear from them. Which one will blink first? Torrealba wants a two-year deal for at...
View ArticleRockies will attempt to reach resolution with Torrealba today; Updates on...
INDIANAPOLIS — The Rockies will meet with Yorvit Torrealba’s agent today in hopes of reaching a resolution on a two-year contract. The team also remains interested in bringing back Jose Contreras and...
View ArticleRockies closing in on three-year deal for Iannetta
INDIANAPOLIS — The Rockies are close to signing Chris Iannetta to a three-year contract for in excess of $8 million that would carry him though his arbitration years, capping what would be a successful...
View ArticleTorrealba, Rockies now $400,000 apart in talks
DENVER — Pudge Rodriguez has never played an inning for the Rockies. Neither has Ramon Hernandez. But in many ways, they hold the key to Yorvit Torrealba’s return to the Rockies. According to...
View ArticleSchemmel a candidate for Rockies' broadcast booth; Spilborghs update
DENVER — I feel like Dante from “Clerks.” I am on vacation so I am not even supposed to be writing here today. Just wanted to update a few things while I prepare for a ski trip. For those rooting for...
View ArticleOlivo deal nears as Torrealba talks end over allocation of money
Allocation of money, not the amount of a contract will likely end Yorvit Torrealba’s tenure with the Rockies. The team is ironing out a deal with sign free agent Miguel Olivo according to multiple...
View ArticleRockies finalize one-year deal with Olivo
DENVER — Yorvit Torrealba’s time with the Rockies is over. After unable to reach terms on a two-year contract, the club moved on Monday, signing free agent Miguel Olivo to a one-year deal with a club...
View ArticleTorrealba update, Olivo contract final details
DENVER — The domino that needs to fall for Yorvit Torrealba’s next move is teetering. Bengie Molina is moving closer to signing with the Mets, which should clear the way for Torrealba. The Giants,...
View ArticleTejada was on Rockies' wish list
In the now it can be told file, the Rockies’ top utility targets were Melvin Mora and Miguel Tejada. The Rockies were willing to spend to land Tejada. The problem was that he didn’t seem crazy about...
View ArticleTorrealba on Padres' short list; expectations peak for Rockies
Thanks to all who have emailed or blogged their prediction. Let’s just say at 89, I came in low. Not one of the dozens of people who have responded have come in lower than 90. That’s passion. And maybe...
View ArticleLineups and a jolt or two of caffeine
First things first. If there are any typos in this blog, blame the dang caffeine. My typical two cups of Joe just passed three and made the turn toward four. Stuff happens when you’re covering a day...
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