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Re-Signing Yorvit Torrealba Needs to Be Priority for Rockies

As temperatures in Denver struggle to reach 20 degrees, the depression sets in for the typical baseball fan. Days are spent following rumors as to where journeyman-catcher and career-.251 hitter Brian Schneider will sign as a backup catcher...

Written by David Martin about about 11 hours ago 19 reads 0 comments
Colorado Rockies' Jim Tracy as Manager of the Year Was a No-Brainer

With all due respect to the Cardinals' Tony La Russa, the National League Manager of the Year award was the easiest in the bunch. On Wednesday, Colorado Rockies Manager Jim Tracy was announced as the winner of the prestigious honor...

Written by David Martin about 15 days ago 53 reads 1 comments
Jim Tracy Wins Manager of the Year Award in No-Brainer Decision

With all due respect to the Cardinals' Tony La Russa, the National League Manager of the Year award was the easiest to choose in the bunch. On Wednesday, Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy was announced as the winner of the prestigious honor...

Written by David Martin about 15 days ago 10 reads 0 comments
Gold Glove Awards Are a Joke that Put a Serious Hurt on Baseball

Name the best shortstop to ever wear a Rockies uniform. The names are deep, but the talent is shallow. Anyone who watches baseball and has paid any attention to the Colorado Rockies knows that ...

Written by David Martin about 21 days ago 167 reads 0 comments
Tim Lincecum Busted For Marijuana, Reminds Rockies Fans What They Have

It is well known around the league and amongst baseball fans that the Colorado Rockies look at more than just talent when they draft, sign, or trade for a player. They are very intent on bringing in players who have a high level of character...

Written by David Martin about 27 days ago 156 reads 2 comments
TBS Takes Away Postseason Luster For Baseball Fans

A Major League Baseball season lasts a long time. Very few fans are able to watch all 162 games that their favorite team plays...

Written by David Martin about about 1 month ago 121 reads 3 comments
Rockies-Phillies: Huston Street's Dead End Sends Colorado Season Wrong Way

"Rocktober" wasn’t supposed to be over before the middle of the month. The team that seemed to be carried by destiny for four months was suddenly staring at four months of offseason...

Written by David Martin about about 1 month ago 175 reads 4 comments
Rockies Lose Pivotal Game Three In NLDS

When fans thaw out on Monday morning reality may set in. The Colorado Rockies had several chances to take a commanding 2-1 lead in the best of five division series, but ended up on the wrong end of a 6-5 loss to the Phillies...

Written by David Martin about about 1 month ago 126 reads 0 comments
NLDS Game Three Postponed Due to Snow

Major League Baseball announced early this morning that Saturday night’s game will be postponed. Game three will be played during the scheduled time for game four, Sunday night at 8:07 Mountain Time...

Written by David Martin about about 1 month ago 103 reads 0 comments
Rockies Must Score Early to Have Success in Game 3

After much anticipation, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel named future Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez the game three starter for Saturday night’s match up at Coors Field...

Written by David Martin about about 1 month ago 38 reads 0 comments
Rockies Even NLDS Series Behind Aaron Cook and Yorvit Torrealba

This was nothing new for the 2009 Colorado Rockies. This Rockies team has had more drama than a junior high sleepover. While the drama was another test on Rockies' fans' nerves, the results were worth it...

Written by David Martin about about 1 month ago 27 reads 0 comments
Colorado Rockies Drop Game One To Phillies 5-1

The Colorado Rockies opened their postseason in Philadelphia, the same place that they did in 2007. Both teams are essentially full of the same players. Except for one. At the trade deadline the Phillies acquired Cliff Lee from the Cleveland Indians...

Written by David Martin about about 1 month ago 44 reads 1 comments
Rockies vs. Phillies NLDS Preview

The Colorado Rockies enter the postseason against the same team that they started out with in 2007, the Philadelphia Phillies. The Rockies would love a repeat of the ‘07 meeting, when the streaking Rox swept the Phillies in three games...

Written by David Martin about about 1 month ago 305 reads 2 comments
Rockies-Dodgers: Jason Marquis Raises Postseason Questions in Loss to LA

The Colorado Rockies are used to games at the end of the season that don't matter. This is the 15th time in 17 seasons that the Rockies' season finale has been a moot point. This time, however, they are not headed out for vacation...

Written by David Martin about about 1 month ago 48 reads 0 comments
Dodgers-Rockies: Los Angeles Wraps Up NL West; Jorge De La Rosa Hurt

The Colorado Rockies lost the division on Saturday night, losing 5-0 to the Dodgers, but that may not have been the worst thing about the game. Two pitches into the fourth inning, Jorge De La Rosa was perfect with his arm, but his groin was not...

Written by David Martin about 2 months ago 134 reads 0 comments
Colorado Rockies Not Content With Wild Card, Aim For Division

Forgive Rockies fans if they are not sure how to act this weekend. The Colorado Rockies advanced into unfamiliar territory on Friday night and won 4-3...

Written by David Martin about 2 months ago 209 reads 2 comments
Colorado Rockies Clinch Playoff Berth, Set Sights On NL West Title

Rockies+champagne.jpg"> Who would have guessed this? Who would have believed that the Rockies, 12 games under .500 and better than only the Washington Nationals on June 3rd, would be heading to the playoffs...

Written by David Martin about 2 months ago 30 reads 0 comments
Colorado Rockies Inch Closer to Playoff Berth

At Coors Field on Wednesday night fall was in the air. The wind blew trash around the ballpark all night long and the temperatures dipped. It was a feeling that the Rockies are looking forward to getting used to...

Written by David Martin about 2 months ago 36 reads 1 comments
Rockies Win Another Thriller On Iannetta's Walk Off Homer

Good teams find ways to win close games. The Colorado Rockies found a way to win a game in a huge situation on Tuesday night at Coors Field...

Written by David Martin about 2 months ago 53 reads 0 comments
Clint Barmes Provides Heroics With His Glove

Clint Barmes is a hard worker. He does not possess the natural talents to be in a big league uniform. In order for him to keep his job he must constantly work on his game, finding ways to get better...

Written by David Martin about 2 months ago 148 reads 0 comments
Time For Colorado Rockies Fans To Step It Up

The Rockies entered Saturday night’s game with the Cardinals with a three game lead over the Braves in the National League Wild Card race...

Written by David Martin about 2 months ago 163 reads 1 comments
Jim Tracy Redeems Himself as Colorado Rockies Win Thriller

Talk to anyone about baseball in Colorado and inevitably what will come up is how different the game is at altitude and how many runs are scored at Coors Field. In fact, most believe that it is nearly impossible to pitch at 20th and Blake...

Written by David Martin about 2 months ago 96 reads 0 comments
Jim Tracy Blows It for the Colorado Rockies

Ouch. This one hurts. The Colorado Rockies blew a 3-0 lead over the Padres, losing 5-4. It was just the sixth time in 2009 that the Rockies lost a game at Coors Field in which they scored first...

Written by David Martin about 2 months ago 146 reads 0 comments
Off the Marquis: Colorado Rockies Ace Jason Marquis Looks Terrible vs. San Diego

When the Colorado Rockies stumbled out of the gate, winning less baseball games than any team in the league besides the Washington Nationals, Jason Marquis was the silver lining...

Written by David Martin about 2 months ago 43 reads 0 comments
Rockies Win Another Drama-Filled Game, Extend Wild Card Lead

A win is a win. Every win counts the same, but some are larger than others. This one was as big as it gets. The Colorado Rockies picked up their 86th win of the season, defeating the Padres 11-10 at Coors Field...

Written by David Martin about 2 months ago 30 reads 0 comments

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David Martin Article Archive

Re-Signing Yorvit Torrealba Needs to Be Priority for Rockies

Colorado Rockies' Jim Tracy as Manager of the Year Was a No-Brainer

Jim Tracy Wins Manager of the Year Award in No-Brainer Decision

Gold Glove Awards Are a Joke that Put a Serious Hurt on Baseball

Tim Lincecum Busted For Marijuana, Reminds Rockies Fans What They Have

TBS Takes Away Postseason Luster For Baseball Fans

Rockies-Phillies: Huston Street's Dead End Sends Colorado Season Wrong Way

Rockies Lose Pivotal Game Three In NLDS

NLDS Game Three Postponed Due to Snow

Rockies Must Score Early to Have Success in Game 3

Rockies Even NLDS Series Behind Aaron Cook and Yorvit Torrealba

Colorado Rockies Drop Game One To Phillies 5-1

Rockies vs. Phillies NLDS Preview

Rockies-Dodgers: Jason Marquis Raises Postseason Questions in Loss to LA

Dodgers-Rockies: Los Angeles Wraps Up NL West; Jorge De La Rosa Hurt

Colorado Rockies Not Content With Wild Card, Aim For Division

Colorado Rockies Clinch Playoff Berth, Set Sights On NL West Title

Colorado Rockies Inch Closer to Playoff Berth

Rockies Win Another Thriller On Iannetta's Walk Off Homer

Clint Barmes Provides Heroics With His Glove

Time For Colorado Rockies Fans To Step It Up

Jim Tracy Redeems Himself as Colorado Rockies Win Thriller

Jim Tracy Blows It for the Colorado Rockies

Off the Marquis: Colorado Rockies Ace Jason Marquis Looks Terrible vs. San Diego

Rockies Win Another Drama-Filled Game, Extend Wild Card Lead

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