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Free agent Contreras meets with Japan's Hawks (AP)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:05:29 PST

Free agent pitcher Jose Contreras has met with officials of the Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League. Contreras threw 50 pitches in the bullpen while being observed by Softbank scouts, the Nikkan Sports newspaper reported Friday. The 37-year-old Cuban right-hander became a free agent earlier this month.

Rockies Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:49:19 PST

Third baseman Garrett Atkins is on the verge of free agency, a member of the Rockies' 40-man roster in name only and due to be non-tendered on Dec. 12. Atkins became a $7.05 million bench player in 2009, losing his starting job to Ian Stewart and finishing with a .226 average, nine home runs and 48 RBIs.

Atkins, who turns 30 on Dec. 12, is not that far removed from a 2006 season in which he hit .329 with 29 homers and 120 RBIs.

Asked what happened to Atkins, Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd said, "I don't know what happened to him, I really don't. The guy was in the prime of his career, and somehow he just lost his swing path."

Atkins had an on-base-plus-slugging percentage of .965 in 2006, .853 in 2007, .780 in 2008 and .650 this year.

Toronto Blue Jays ditching Lyle Overbay, interested in Yorvit Torrealba? (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:46:57 PST

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Lyle Overbay is soon to be goner, according to the Toronto Globe and Mail.

Torrealba moving to N.L. West division rival? (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:36:55 PST

Catcher Yorvit Torrealba reportedly turned down a two-year, $4.5 million deal from his former club, the Colorado...

Rockies add 5 to 40-man roster (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:38:51 PST

The Colorado Rockies have added four right-handed pitchers and a catcher to the 40-man roster. The Rockies now have 38 players on the roster with the additions Friday of pitchers Alberto Alburquerque, Edgmer Escalona, Juan Nicasio and Chaz Roe, along with catcher Michael McKenry. All were in the minor leagues last season.

Tracy wins NL manager award, gets 3-year contract (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:34:58 PST

The Colorado Rockies have rewarded manager Jim Tracy with a three-year contract.

Tracy, Scioscia win 2009 MLB manager awards (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:52:32 PST

Jim Tracy of the Colorado Rockies won the National League Manager of the Year award and Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels was selected for the American League honor on Wednesday. Tracy became the second manager to win the award after taking over during the season, joining Jack McKeon for Florida in 2003.

Rockies decline $5 million option on Betancourt (AP)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:47:45 PST

The Rockies declined a $5 million option on right-hander Rafael Betancourt, a key setup man as Colorado won the NL wild-card race. Betancourt filed for free agency later Friday. Colorado general manager Dan O'Dowd said the team will continue to negotiate with the reliever. Betancourt went 4-3 with a 2.73 ERA in 61 games while splitting time with Cleveland and Colorado last season.

At the Letters: Replaying the postseason (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:51:00 PST

Readers have their say on replay, deep pockets, Manny's shower and the best pitching year of all time.

Rockies reportedly ready to take offers for RF Hawpe (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:16:35 PST

The Colorado Rockies appear to be reversing themselves on right fielder Brad Hawpe. The New York Post reports the...

Rockies have internal options to replace Marquis (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:16:44 PST

The Denver Post reports that right-hander Jason Marquis likely will leave the Colorado Rockies as a free agent,...

Cuban pitcher hurt stopping fight (AP)

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:11:47 PST

The pitcher who helped Cuba defeat the Baltimore Orioles in the United States a decade ago tried to stop a fight and was smashed in the face with a blunt object. His injuries are not life-threatening but he will need reconstructive surgery. Norge Luis Vera is in "delicate, stable condition and fully conscious," the government-controlled Radio Rebelde said Monday.

Belisle, Flores agree to 1-year deals with Rockies (AP)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:52:00 PST

The Colorado Rockies agreed Thursday to an $850,000, one-year contract with right-hander Matt Belisle and a $650,000, one-year deal with left-hander Randy Flores. Belisle was 3-1 with a 5.52 ERA in 24 appearances with the Rockies last season. He can earn an additional $225,000 based on games pitched: $25,000 each for 55, 60 and 65, and $75,000 each for 70 and 75.

Former Rockies manager taking over as hitting coach in Texas? (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:45:21 PST

Clint Hurdle got canned early in the season as the Colorado Rockies ' manager. That didn't stop the team...