Japanese team may play spring games
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:48:00 EDT)
Bringing in a team from the Land of the Rising Sun is the latest idea to keep the sun from setting on Spring Training in Tucson, Ariz.

Marquis brings winning aura to Rockies
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:41:00 EDT)
Jason Marquis has been around a lot of winning, so if there is any magic dust that comes from being a part of all that success, Marquis would be covered in it. In Marquis, the Rockies have a player who speaks their language and knows how to put it into action.

Rockies complete deal for Marquis
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:54:00 EDT)
The Rockies' acquisition of right-hander Jason Marquis from the Cubs, which became official Tuesday, put their starting rotation ahead of where it was this time last year, when they were coming off a World Series appearance.

Rockies prepared to let roster compete
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:01:00 EDT)
Rather than adding established free agents, Colorado has decided to use internal competition to make the cream of a bevy of prospects rise to the top.

Rockies invite 21 to development camp
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:15:00 EDT)
The Rockies will open their Winter Development program Tuesday. The club has invited 21 prospects.

Marquis deal would add depth to Rox
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:00:00 EDT)
According to multiple reports, the Rockies have agreed to trade right-handed reliever Luis Vizcaino to the Cubs for veteran righty Jason Marquis. The teams have not made any official comment, and no announcement is expected until next week.

Rockies bring back infielder Gonzalez
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:45:00 EDT)
The busy Rockies have re-signed a familiar face to help bolster their bench. The team came to terms this week on a Minor League contract with utility man Luis A. Gonzalez, a Rockie from 2004-2006 who has not appeared in the Majors since then.

Rockies suffer setback in 2008
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
The Rockies have to wish the calendar never flipped. The National League championship and World Series appearance of 2007 became a distant memory, as things went south quickly in '08.

Holidays mean family time for Barmes
(Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Before trying to help light up the Rockies' lineup next season, infielder Clint Barmes is turning on the Christmas tree and preparing to relax a little. He kicked back to answer some questions.

Mailbag: Is Morales ready for Majors?
(Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:10:00 EDT)
Will Franklin Morales return to the Rockies' big league roster in 2009? Beat reporter Thomas Harding tackles this question and more in the mailbag.

Agent: Rockies interested in Redding
(Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:48:00 EDT)
The Rockies enter Christmas week still hoping to unwrap at least one more free-agent pitcher. Tim Redding, recently non-tendered by the Nationals, remains a hurler of interest.

Rockies to bring prospects to Coors
(Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:50:00 EDT)
The Rockies will bring their top prospects to Coors Field for workouts and off-the-field training in their winter development program Jan. 6-23.

Gonzalez red-hot in Venezuelan league
(Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:18:00 EDT)
Carlos Gonzalez, a Rockies outfield prospect who could turn out the be the key to the trade that sent Matt Holliday to the Athletics, knocked two home runs and drove in five runs for Zulia in a 9-2 victory over Caracas in Venezuelan Winter League play.

Rox sign Rusch to Minor League deal
(Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:25:00 EDT)
Glendon Rusch has agreed to a one-year Minor League deal, a baseball source confirmed on Thursday. He will be paid $750,000 if he makes the club out of Spring Training.

Mailbag: Is Iannetta a No. 1?
(Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:04:00 EDT)
Is Rockies catcher Chris Iannetta ready to make the leap and become en elite Major League catcher? That question and more are answered in this edition of the Rockies mailbag.

Embree signs one-year deal with Rox
(Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:36:00 EDT)
On a day the Rockies completed their deal with Alan Embree, signing the reliever to a one-year contract, they re-signed infielder Jonathan Herrera.

Rox to wrap up spring slate in Vegas
(Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:21:00 EDT)
The Rockies will complete their exhibition schedule with games in Las Vegas on April 3 and 4 as part of Big League Weekend at Cashman Field.

Rockies non-tender outfielder Taveras
(Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:15:00 EDT)
The Rockies non-tendered center fielder Willy Taveras after realizing they would not be able to trade him before Friday's 10 p.m. MT deadline for offering contracts to arbitration-eligible players.

Redding interested in signing with Rox
(Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:10:00 EDT)
The Nationals non-tendered pitcher Tim Redding on Friday, meaning the Rockies are free to negotiate with the free-agent right-hander.

Rockies accomplish lefty goal in Vegas
(Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:07:00 EDT)
The Rockies' main attainable goal for the Winter Meetings was obtaining a left-handed late-innings relief pitcher. That'll be realized once they complete the signing of Alan Embree to a one-year package with a mutual option for 2010 that'll pay him $2.25 million.