http://www.rockieslocker.com Daily Blog for Colorado Rockies Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:37:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Rockies have designated 2B Jayson Nix for assignment for the 2nd time this season. Nix wants to play in the Olympics this year and the Rockies will let him if no team claims him on waivers. Nix played in 22 games for the Rockies this season and ... http://www.rockieslocker.com/2008/07/20/the-colorado-rockies-designate-2b-jayson-nix-for-assignment/ The Rockies have designated lefty starting pitcher Mark Redman for assignment. Redman has been let go after he was upset after learning he was being moved to the bullpen. Redman pitched in 10 games (9 starts) for the Rockies this season and he was 2-5 with a 7.54 ... http://www.rockieslocker.com/2008/07/19/the-colorado-rockies-designate-mark-redman-for-assignment/ The Rockies are really loaded with outfielders and 22-year old switch hitter is one of the best ones in the minor leagues. Fowler was the #3 prospect in the Colorado Rockies' minor league system according to Baseball America coming into this season and he has not disappointed. Fowler ... http://www.rockieslocker.com/2008/07/14/dexter-fowler-is-a-player-on-the-rise-for-the-colorado-rockies/ The Rockies have placed outfielder Ryan Spilboroghs on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain. Spilboroghs has played in 72 games this season for the Rockies and he is 58 for 185 (.314 avg, .917 OPS) with 32 runs scored, 6 homers, 33 RBIs and 7 stolen ... http://www.rockieslocker.com/2008/07/10/the-colorado-rockies-place-ryan-spilboroghs-on-the-dl/ 26-year old righty swinging outfielder Tony Blanco is ripping the cover off of the baseball for the Rockies this season. He has played in 64 games in A+AA ball this season and he is 87 for 247 (.352 avg, 1.096 OPS) with 40 runs scored, 19 homers, 56 RBIs ... http://www.rockieslocker.com/2008/07/09/tony-blanco-is-ripping-the-baseball-in-the-minors-for-the-colorado-rockies/ The Rockies have designated lefty reliever Josh Newman for assignment due to pathetic pitching. Newman has pitched in 8 games for the Rockies this season and he is 0-0 with a 9.35 ERA and a 2.42 WHIP. He allowed 15 hits including 3 of which left the ballpark ... http://www.rockieslocker.com/2008/07/08/the-colorado-rockies-designate-josh-newman-for-assignment/ Aaron Cook found out Sunday that he has made the All-Star Team for the National League. He has been by far the best starting pitcher on the Rockies this season. He has started 18 games for the Rockies this season and he is 11-5 with a 3.38 ERA ... http://www.rockieslocker.com/2008/07/07/aaron-cook-is-pitching-really-well-for-the-colorado-rockies/ The Rockies have placed starting shortstop Troy Tulowitzki on the 15-day disabled list with a right hand laceration. He injured his hand by slamming his bat on the ground in anger after a poor at bat. Tulowitzki's 2008 season has been a nightmare as he has played in ... http://www.rockieslocker.com/2008/07/05/the-colorado-rockies-place-shortstop-troy-tulowitzki-on-the-dl/ The Rockies have placed starting 1B Todd Helton on the 15-day disabled list with a sore back. Helton has played in 81 games for the Rockies this season and he is 79 for 297 (.266 avg, .784 OPS) with 39 runs scored, 7 homers and 29 RBIs. Helton ... http://www.rockieslocker.com/2008/07/04/the-colorado-rockies-place-todd-helton-on-the-dl/ Ryan Spilboroghs is good enough to start for a lot of teams in the majors but he's a 4th outfielder in Colorado. He did a great job subbing for Matt Holliday and Brad Hawpe when they were injured. He is back to his bench job but the Rockies ... http://www.rockieslocker.com/2008/07/03/ryan-spilboroghs-has-done-a-great-job-this-season-for-the-colorado-rockies/