Rox Blox

Dedicated to Rockies baseball (and other sports)

A tale of two teams

If one has been paying attention to the Rockies this year, it’s been very tumultuous. It’s as if the Rockies have a Jekyll and Hyde complex. On the [..]
Rockies, one month later

If one considers the first month of the Rockies to the expectations of the whole year, every critic (myself included) would have been bombed out of the water. [..]
Opening day 2013

It’s been hard for me to keep track of the Rockies during Spring Training. It also didn’t help that I was in the middle of moving. But It [..]
Welcome to 2013

The leaves start to roll out its green leaves, the hot dog vendors start to grill their hot dogs and bratwursts, the crack of the bats make their [..]
Tracy leaves

Jim Tracy unexpectedly announces his departure from the Rockies today. But is this a good thing? Read more »
The deathmatch of MLB

The one game “deathmatch” is proving to be a success to the game, showing the pros and cons all in one. Read more »
Imperial march

The Denver Post may be alluding to something even fans believe will happen to the Rockies. But is it the right choice? Read more »
What’s wild this playoffs?

How the postseason has developed in the MLB, and what’s wrong with the extra wildcard Read more »
The weakest link has been severed

Life really has not been the same since the president (of the Rockies) passed away. Read more »
Rockies organization needs to grow a ...

What one PR disaster does to a team that is constantly making excuses Read more »

Tag Archives: Carlos Gonzalez

In the land of Three Rivers

Posted on 2012-04-26 by Frank da Druid | Permalink Comments Off

A summary of what went right and what went wrong while the Rockies were in Pittsburgh Read more »

Baseball, Rockies Carlos Gonzalez, church of baseball, Clint Barmes, Clint Hurdle, Colorado Rockies, doubleheader, Jhoulys Chacin, Jim Tracy, Matt Belisle, Pittsburgh Pirates, rain, Rex Brothers

Un-freaking-believable

Posted on 2012-04-16 by Frank da Druid | Permalink Comments Off

An apology letter from the Rockies with promise to perform better? Check it out Read more »

Baseball, National League, Rockies Arizona Diamondbacks, Carlos Gonzalez, Charlie Blackmon, Colorado Rockies, Coors Field, Drew Pomeranz, Jordan Pacheco, Marco Scutaro, Michael Cuddyer, Ramon Hernandez, tacos, Todd Helton, Troy Tulowitzki

The proper start

Posted on 2012-04-12 by Frank da Druid | Permalink Comments Off

This is the real Rockies game… the way it is supposed to be played. My recap of Wednesday night’s game Read more »

Baseball, National League, Rockies Angel Pagan, Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies, Coors Field, Jeremy Guthrie, Melky Cabrera, Michael Cuddyer, Ramon Hernandez, Ryan Theriot, San Francisco Giants, tacos, Tim Lincecum, Tyler Chatwood

The Spring the music died

Posted on 2012-04-02 by Frank da Druid | Permalink Comments Off

How a spring training game should not be… yes, this involves Ubaldo Jimenez Read more »

American League, Baseball, National League, Rockies Blake Street Bombers, Bud Selig, Carlos Gonzalez, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, douchebag, Jamie Moyer, Jason Giambi, Todd Helton, Troy Tulowitzki, Ubaldo Jimenez

Benedict Arnold

Posted on 2012-03-08 by Frank da Druid | Permalink Comments Off

What happens when the real story comes out, why Ubaldo was really ousted from the Rox. Read more »

American League, Baseball, National League, Rockies Alex White, Carlos Gonzalez, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Drew Pomeranz, Rockies, spring training, Tracy Ringolsby, Troy Tulowitzki, Ubaldo Jimenez

Play ball… again!

Posted on 2012-03-05 by Frank da Druid | Permalink 1

From a baseball addict, his review of the first Spring Training ballgame of 2012. Read more »

Baseball, National League, Rockies Alex White, Arizona Diamondbacks, Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies, Ian Stewart, Nolan Arenado, Troy Tulowitzki

Point of Coors Field today

Posted on 2011-09-18 by Frank da Druid | Permalink Comments Off

I have to admit, I know that each game at Coors Field does not have a lot of meaning from here until the end of the season. I’ve [..]

Baseball, National League, Rockies Aaron Cook, Alex White, Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies, Coors Field, Drew Pomeranz, Esmil Rogers, Huston Street, Matt Belisle, Rockies, San Francisco Giants, Sky Sox, Todd Helton, Troy Tulowitzki

Carlin and umpires

Posted on 2011-09-09 by Frank da Druid | Permalink Comments Off

Did anyone ever tell you, you look like a penis with that little hat on? — Jimmy Dugan (Tom Hanks) in A League of Their Own Disclaimer: This [..]

Baseball, National League, Rockies Carlos Gonzalez, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, George Carlin, Jim Tracy, umpires

I think a change, will do you good

Posted on 2011-06-07 by Frank da Druid | Permalink Comments Off

Something isn’t right, can you really change the Rockies so they can win more instead of lose more? Read more »

Baseball, National League, Rockies Carlos Gonzalez, Chris Iannetta, Chris Nelson, Colorado Rockies, Dexter Fowler, Rockies, San Diego Padres, Seth Smith, Todd Helton, Troy Renck, win

Common baseball excuses

Posted on 2011-04-03 by Frank da Druid | Permalink Comments Off

Here is a common list of excuses why your team sucks, is not doing well, or why you lost: It’s only spring training: The games don’t count. * [..]

Baseball, National League, Rockies Arizona Diamondbacks, Carlos Gonzalez, Chris Iannetta, Colorado Rockies, Coors Field, Huston Street, Jhoulys Chacin, Jim Tracy, Jorge De La Rosa, Keith Dugger, Seth Smith, Troy Tulowitzki, Ubaldo Jimenez