Rox Blox

Dedicated to Rockies baseball (and other sports)

Preparing for baseball season

I purposely skipped writing on Thursday. Too much Super Bowl talk made it possible. So, I’m writing with a preparation for baseball, and some late breaking news that [..]
Changing your favorite sport?

A light week, not a lot to report, so I’m going to suggest something I heard last week from one of my podcasts… let me get to it! [..]
Who’s designated to hit?

One of the most controversial features, the DH, and debunking the myths about it. Read more »
Playing the Cards

I’m pulling a card out of my sleeve when I try to sort through the dealings of the Rockies’ starting day lineup Read more »
Age matters

Too old? or too young? Only in the eyes of the beholder Read more »
Ladders and chutes

If sports leagues were structured around team performance instead of player performance… Read more »
An unnecessary change

Losing a coach is not an easy choice, but when is it a ridiculous choice to part ways? Read more »
Rockies, Giambi, and the Hall of Fame...

A crazy suggestion on who should go in the Hall of Fame for the Rockies. It’s more like wishful thinking Read more »
Survivor- Rockies style

If the 2011 Rockies offseason was like Survivor, how did it go? And who won? Read about my story… Read more »
With a change of sports venue

Welcome to my first new Rox Blox posts of the 2012 year. Trying to come up with a good post, since the year is relatively new, and then [..]

Monthly Archives: April 2010

Rockies: Good, bad and Ugly

Posted on 2010-04-27 by Frank da Druid | Permalink 0

In today’s game, there has been a new revelation with the 2010 Rockies. Let me break it down this way: The Good: The Rockies are good at doing [..]

Baseball, National League, Rockies Brad Hawpe, Carlos Gonzalez, Chris Iannetta, Colorado Rockies, Dante Bichette, Dexter Fowler, Eric Young, Huston Street, injuries, Jason Giambi, Jason Hammel, Jeff Francis, Jorge De La Rosa, Larry Walker, Melvin Mora, Rockies, Todd Helton, Troy Tulowitzki, Ubaldo Jiminez

Double header

Posted on 2010-04-25 by Frank da Druid | Permalink 0

First doubleheader of the 2010 season, how did the Rockies do? Read more »

Baseball, National League, Rockies Aaron Cook, Colorado Rockies, Florida Marlins, Greg Smith, rox, Todd Helton, Troy Tulowitzki, Ubaldo Jiminez

Sports apps for the smart(phones)

Posted on 2010-04-23 by Frank da Druid | Permalink 1

Review on 2 sports apps that your phone must have if you are any sports fan. Read more »

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey Apple, ESPN, mlb, phone, sports, tech

A Rock-solid tribute

Posted on 2010-04-21 by Frank da Druid | Permalink 0

A tribute to Keli McGregor, may he rest in peace. (1962-2010) Read more »

Baseball, National League, Rockies Colorado Rockies, Keli McGregor, Rockies, Washington Nationals

From one no-no to several no-nos

Posted on 2010-04-19 by Frank da Druid | Permalink 0

After yesterday’s no-hitter accomplished by Ubaldo Jiminez, we have the situation on Sunday where there were no-no’s committed all over, and in this case, we’re taking this literally. [..]

Baseball, National League, Rockies Atlanta Braves, Bobby Cox, Brian McCann, Carlos Gonzales, Chipper Jones, Colorado Rockies, Franklin Morales, Greg Smith, Ian Stewart, Jason Heyward, Joe Beimel, Martin Prado, rox, Todd Helton

He did a no-no… from a fan’s view

Posted on 2010-04-18 by Frank da Druid | Permalink 0

Ubaldo Jiminez is about to write the history books, as he is pitching strike after strike. This is a tribute to him from a fan’s view as he counts and listens to the final outs of the game. Read more »

Baseball, National League, Rockies Atlanta Braves, Colorado Rockies, Dexter Fowler, ESPN, Jack Corrigan, Jim Tracy, no-hitter, Rockies, rox, Ubaldo Jiminez

Jackie Robinson day

Posted on 2010-04-15 by Frank da Druid | Permalink 0

Today is the day Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1942. This is the first time a man of another race, color, or appearance, in a game [..]

Baseball, National League, Rockies Branch Rickey, Colorado Rockies, Jackie Robinson, Jorge De La Rosa, mlb, New York Mets, Rockies, Ryan Spilborghs, Troy Tulowitzki

First live game from Twitter’s POV

Posted on 2010-04-14 by Frank da Druid | Permalink 0

Tweeting during a Rockies game adds to the fun for one particular Rockies fan. Read more »

Baseball, National League, Rockies Brad Hawpe, Colorado Rockies, Coors Field, David Wright, Greg Smith, New York Mets, rox, Ryan Spilborghs, Seth Smith, Todd Helton

First Rockies contest of the year

Posted on 2010-04-10 by Frank da Druid | Permalink 0

I have tickets for the April 26th game… and I’m going to have a contest on Twitter to give away a ticket for this game. This is the [..]

Baseball, National League, Rockies

Rockies and sportsmanship

Posted on 2010-04-07 by Frank da Druid | Permalink 0

Rockies have what it takes, as they have the core team from the inside out. Read more »

Baseball, National League, Rockies opening day, Rockies, spring training