Rumors of a deal between Luis Garcia and Colorado finally bore fruit today as the two sides faced a packed press corps. Rockies officials looked very pleased as they outlined the terms of the new deal. Garcia will earn $23,000,000 per year for 1 year. He is expected to be a solid addition to his new club. Lifetime Garcia has 163 victories and 119…
Enrique Marquez might be in the twilight of his career, but he is not going to leave the stage before the final act. Today the 34-year-old scribbled his signature on a $8,000,000-a-year deal with the Rockies. Some fans openly questioned the signing, saying they would prefer the club use its resources on younger talent. To date Marquez has posted…
In his first season, Mike Carolan not only won the hearts and cheers of the local Colorado fans, he also nabbed the National League Rookie of the Year Award. This gifted right fielder compiled a .290 batting average while collecting 48 home runs and 122 RBIs with a .351 on-base percentage and scoring 99 runs. He received 29 first…
The winners of the National League Silver Slugger Award all had a “remarkably productive,” year at the plate, according to the Major League Baseball commissioner. For excelling offensively, the 2068 winners are: Catcher Conrad Ferrier (Colorado Rockies) .324/.365/.589, 414 AB, 20 HR, 138 wRC+, 4.5 WAR First Baseman Kurt Adams (Cincinnati Reds) .264/.378/.580, 545 AB, 46 HR,…
The Rockies and Rays confirmed this afternoon that a trade had been agreed upon. In the deal, Colorado will get $1 in cash, while Tampa Bay will receive 20-year old minor league RHP Todd Aschenbrenner. Note: This trade also included Tampa Bay returning Rule 5 draftee Andy Pool.