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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: Matt Belisle

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

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

Stop the blame game

Posted on 2010-06-10 by Frank da Druid | Permalink Comments Off

The Rockies are slumping… and what is the real reason why? Read more »

American League, Baseball Aaron Cook, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chris Iannetta, Colorado Rockies, Dexter Fowler, Don Baylor, FSNRM, Houston Astros, Jason Giambi, Jason Hammel, Jeff Francis, Jhoulys Chacin, Jim Tracy, Jorge De La Rosa, Manuel Corpas, Matt Belisle, Ubaldo Jiminez

Play Rockies Baseball

Posted on 2010-05-26 by Frank da Druid | Permalink Comments Off

The Rockies are back! The Rockies are back! I give credit here where credit is due… especially in KC and at home vs. Arizona Read more »

Uncategorized Aaron Cook, Arizona Diamondbacks, Brad Hawpe, Chris Iannetta, Clint Barmes, Colorado Rockies, designated hitter, Hus, Jason Giambi, Jhoulys Chacin, Jim Tracy, Joe Beimel, Jorge De La Rosa, Kansas City Royals, Manuel Corpas, Mark Kiszla, Matt Belisle, Paul Phillips, Todd Helton, Troy Tulowitzki, Ubaldo Jiminez, Zach Greinke

Weathering the storm

Posted on 2010-05-21 by Frank da Druid | Permalink Comments Off

What an eventful week. Last week, there were 3 rainouts, which has messed up with the Rockies roster even more than it is already needs to. We have [..]

Baseball, National League, Rockies Aaron Cook, Chicago Cubs, Clint Barmes, Colorado Rockies, Greg Smith, Houston Astros, Ian Stewart, Jason Hammel, Jeff Francis, Jhoulys Chacin, Livan Hernandez, Matt Belisle, Philadelphia Phillies, Roy Halladay, Troy Tulowitzki, Ubaldo Jiminez, Washington Nationals