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Rockies express interest in free-agent Schneider

Bracing for the potential loss of starter Yorvit Torrealba, the Rockies have expressed preliminary interest in free agent catcher Brian Schneider. Schneider suffered through a disappointing 2009 with the Mets, hitting .218 with three home runs and 24 ...

From TROY E. RENCK, Denver Post,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Yorvit Torrealba,  Brian Schneider,  New York Mets,  Fernando Tatis

Rockies' Tracy front-runner to win NL Manager of the Year

From avid viewer to the National League's top manager — it has been quite a year for Rockies manager Jim Tracy. Following his firing in Pittsburgh, Tracy sat out last season, watching baseball from his home, gears grinding in his head. He returned ...

From TROY E. RENCK THE DENVER POST, Vail Daily,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: National League,  Jim Tracy,  Clint Hurdle,  Dan O'Dowd

Renck: Rockies' strategy with Betancourt risky, yet clever

When the Rockies declined reliever Rafael Betancourt's $5 million option last week, making him a free agent, I cringed. Betancourt was a stabilizing force in the bullpen, pulseless under pressure, the man responsible for the biggest outs of the season ...

From TROY E. RENCK, Denver Post,  16 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Rafael Betancourt,  Dan O'Dowd,  Major League Baseball,  Matt Holliday,  Carlos Gonzalez

Rockies tell Fogg they are moving on

The Rockies' bullpen remains a fluid situation as the team negotiates with top setupman Rafael Betancourt. While it's unclear whether Betancourt will be back and at what price -- the team has approached him about a multi-year deal -- Josh Fogg won't be. ...

From TROY E. RENCK, Denver Post,  7 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Rafael Betancourt,  Josh Fogg,  Matt Belisle,  Randy Flores

Torrealba files for free agency, but open to returning

After failing to come to an agreement on a two-year contract, the Rockies declined catcher Yorvit Torrealba's 2010 option Friday, making him a free agent. The reasons were financial, not personal, so there remains a decent shot that Torrealba will ...

From TROY E. RENCK, Denver Post,  6 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Yorvit Torrealba,  Carlos Gonzalez

Renck: Don't put Pedro in blame game

NEW YORK — With diapers and a dour face. That's how Pedro Martinez was portrayed in Wednesday's New York Post pullout poster. After the game, Martinez didn't need a pacifier. He needed a hug. He got hit hard by Hideki Matsui, ruining possibly his last ...

From TROY E. RENCK, Denver Post,  5 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Pedro Martinez,  Clint Hurdle,  New York Yankees,  New York Post,  Hideki Matsui

Renck: A mound of drama over a Game 7

NEW YORK — Philadelphia's Cole Hamels made a case that he hasn't quit. New York's CC Sabathia made a case that he's fine starting again on short rest. If the World Series goes to a seventh game, there will be drama in NYC, with both managers ripe for ...

From TROY E. RENCK, Denver Post,  4 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Cole Hamels,  C.C. Sabathia,  Brett Myers,  Charlie Manuel

World Series: Welcome back, Pedro

Jerry Hairston Jr. said. Manuel didn't hesitate to make the right-hander a centerpiece of the rotation. Manuel mapped his schedule to have him start Games 2 and 6 at Yankee Stadium instead of Cole Hamels. Yankees fans ...

From TROY E. RENCK, Denver Post,  4 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Pedro Martinez,  Philadelphia Phillies,  Boston Red Sox,  Cole Hamels

Renck: Speed up player conferences in games

option. Manager Jim Tracy warmed to Torrealba over the season's final two months, praising the catcher's passion and clutch hitting. But the team wants to give Chris Iannetta another shot to regain his starting job, so paying ...

From TROY E. RENCK, Denver Post,  3 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Jim Tracy,  Chris Iannetta,  Chase Utley,  Reggie Jackson,  Matt Slocum

Phillies stay alive in World Series

on short rest. Sabathia would be making his third start this month on three days' rest after showing signs of wear Sunday based on his heavy reliance on breaking pitches. The Phillies' Chase Utley is congratulated in the dugout ...

From TROY E. RENCK, Denver Post,  2 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Philadelphia Phillies,  Chase Utley,  Jayson Werth,  Andy Pettitte

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