Story's about the players:
7/4/10
Signed: LHP Jose Tovar
Tovar is from Venezuela but has spent time pitching in the Dominican Republic, where he has caught the attention of teams with quality stuff and an advanced idea of how to pitch for his age. Tovar, 16, throws strikes with a clean delivery and a loose arm. His fastball sits in the mid- to high 80s and can touch 90 mph, and he's shown feel for a curve and a changeup. BA
5/27/10
Released: C Dayton Buller
4/16/10
Traded: C Robby Hammock to Yankees for future considerations
4/10/10
Jeff Francis continues to do strengthening exercises and will probably play catch Tuesday, trainer Keith Dugger said. That will be his first time throwing since Wednesday April 7 in Milwaukee when Francis played catch with greater intensity and felt discomfort in the area below his left armpit and in front of his shoulder. That first developed April 2, one day after Francis threw five scoreless innings in his best Cactus League outing of the spring.
Taylor Buchholz threw a 25-pitch bullpen Friday. Dugger said he's likely to throw one more bullpen session early next week and then would pitch in a simulated game or an extended spring training game for one inning. Buchholz is throwing all his pitches as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery on June 17.
Greg Reynolds threw a 45-pitch bullpen session Thursday. Dugger said he'll probably throw another bullpen Monday with an eye toward pitching batting practice some time next week. Reynolds essentially had to start spring training over after getting hit just above his right elbow with a line drive and not being able to throw for three weeks. insidetherockies.com
2/12/10
Signed: LHP Adam Bright (re-signed), LHP Jimmy Gobble
2/6/10
Signed: OF Alex Escobar, OF Bronson Sardinha
---Neither Escobar nor Sardinha played affiliated or independent ball last year, though Escobar did put in time for Magallanes of the Venezuelan League this winter. The 31-year-old batted .273/.359/.394 with four doubles in 17 games. Seeing as the Rockies are swimming in lefty outfield bats, Escobar may provide insurance in case Ryan Spilborghs doesn't bounce back. BA
1/28/10
Signed: RHP Johendi Jiminian
The Rockies have signed Dominican righthander Johendi Jiminian, one of the more advanced pitchers available on the international market.
Jiminian, 17, has an 88-90 mph fastball that has touched 92, along with an advanced feel for a curveball and a promising changeup for his age. The 6-foot-3 Jiminian has a projectable frame and generates good angle toward the plate with his delivery.
"What we liked about him was the arm action, the looseness of the arm," said Rockies international scouting director Rolando Fernandez, who noted that the Rockies have followed Jiminian since he was 15. "We liked the delivery for a kid his age and also his pitchability in games. He's a guy who has feel for everything he did."
The Rockies will bring Jiminian to spring training next month, though he will begin his career in the Dominican Summer League, a path the Rockies have typically taken with their top young Latin American arms, including Ubaldo Jiminez and Jhoulys Chacin, among others. BA
1/20/10
Released: 2B Andy Goff
Voluntarily retired: RHP Randall Taylor
6/16/09
Draft picks the Rockies have signed [but haven't assigned to a team yet] include outfielder Avery Barnes, 11th round, Florida; third baseman Dominic Altobelli, 16th round, Illinois; outfielder Chandler Laurent, 21st round, Delgado (La.) College; second baeman Jose Rivera, 23rd round, Universidad Interamericana; right-handed pitcher Trevor Gibson, 25th round, San Jose State; catcher Bryce Massanari, 30th round, Georiga; right-handed pitcher Clint Tilford, 31st round, Kentucky; left-handed pithcer Steven Junker, 32nd round, Bellevue Univeristy; right-handed pitcher Coty Woods, 33rd round, Middle Tennessee State; catcher Brandon Whitby, 34th round, Prairie View A&M; right-handed pitcher Clinton McKinney, 48th round, Clemson, outfielder Robert Hines, 50th round, Middle Tennessee State and shortstop Jeremiah Sammy, a non-drafted free agent out of Lamar University (Texas). insidetherockies.com
6/13/09
Partial Tri-City roster has been announced here.
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ESPN is reporting:
Some think left-handed pitcher Victor Payano, who is represented by Dominican trainer Edgar Mercedes, may sign with the Colorado Rockies for a bonus in the $600,000 range. Colorado is also the likely landing spot for shortstop Rosel Herrera, who is also represented by Mercedes. insidetherockies.com
5/28/09
Assigned to Low-A: Juan Nicasio
5/17/09
Reassigned to extended spring: 3B Leuris Gomez
5/14/09
Assigned to High-A: LHP Greg Smith
Assigned to AAA: 3B Leuris Gomez
5/11/09
Released: RHP Andy Groves
5/3/09
Starter Greg Smith is inching back after throwing five innings in extended spring training Monday. The left-hander, whose spring training was ruined by illness and shoulder fatigue, maintained velocity at 87 miles per hour. In his last spring outing, he was barely touching 80 mph before he was shut down. Post
Assigned to AAA: 2B Mark Bellhorn
Assigned to AA: C Jose Gonzalez
4/27/09
Voluntarily retired: 3B Nick Haley
4/25/09
Assigned to Low-A: RHP Mike Marbry, 1B Kiel Roling, OF Delta Cleary
4/20/09
Assigned to Low-A: IF Erik Wetzel
Casey Weathers bloging about Extended Spring Training:
"Extended Spring Training is now in full swing. When spring training ends most of the players report to a full season team. There is also a number of guys who stay in Tucson to participate in Extended. There are about 50 guys here now and most guys will end up being placed on the short season teams after the draft in June. There are also players who are coming off of injuries such as myself. Injuries are inevitable on full season teams so the players need to always be prepared to take a roster spot on a full season team. I am having a good time in extended. My arm is continuing to get better and it is usually a nice day. The guys down here are pretty cool too. The atmosphere in extended is a lot more relaxed so I am just trying to get my work in, enjoy my time and get tan."
4/15/09
Released: OF Lino Garcia
4/13/09
Assigned to High-A: IF Andrew Goff
4/5/09
Released: IF Tomas Perez, RHP Jeff Fischer, LHP Brandon Miller, C Brian Aguailar, OF Bret Berglund, OF Scott Podsednik
Reassigned to minor league camp: RHP Kyle Hancock, IF Scott Beerer.
4/1/09
Released: SS Derek Kinzler, OF Chad Lembeck, RHP Andres Marrero.
FYI: There are many more unassigned players in the system but I haven't been able to find all the names as of yet. Also, the players listed in here are not from the DSL league nor are they from any of the camps in Latin America.
7/4/10
Signed: LHP Jose Tovar
Tovar is from Venezuela but has spent time pitching in the Dominican Republic, where he has caught the attention of teams with quality stuff and an advanced idea of how to pitch for his age. Tovar, 16, throws strikes with a clean delivery and a loose arm. His fastball sits in the mid- to high 80s and can touch 90 mph, and he's shown feel for a curve and a changeup. BA
5/27/10
Released: C Dayton Buller
4/16/10
Traded: C Robby Hammock to Yankees for future considerations
4/10/10
Jeff Francis continues to do strengthening exercises and will probably play catch Tuesday, trainer Keith Dugger said. That will be his first time throwing since Wednesday April 7 in Milwaukee when Francis played catch with greater intensity and felt discomfort in the area below his left armpit and in front of his shoulder. That first developed April 2, one day after Francis threw five scoreless innings in his best Cactus League outing of the spring.
Taylor Buchholz threw a 25-pitch bullpen Friday. Dugger said he's likely to throw one more bullpen session early next week and then would pitch in a simulated game or an extended spring training game for one inning. Buchholz is throwing all his pitches as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery on June 17.
Greg Reynolds threw a 45-pitch bullpen session Thursday. Dugger said he'll probably throw another bullpen Monday with an eye toward pitching batting practice some time next week. Reynolds essentially had to start spring training over after getting hit just above his right elbow with a line drive and not being able to throw for three weeks. insidetherockies.com
2/12/10
Signed: LHP Adam Bright (re-signed), LHP Jimmy Gobble
2/6/10
Signed: OF Alex Escobar, OF Bronson Sardinha
---Neither Escobar nor Sardinha played affiliated or independent ball last year, though Escobar did put in time for Magallanes of the Venezuelan League this winter. The 31-year-old batted .273/.359/.394 with four doubles in 17 games. Seeing as the Rockies are swimming in lefty outfield bats, Escobar may provide insurance in case Ryan Spilborghs doesn't bounce back. BA
1/28/10
Signed: RHP Johendi Jiminian
The Rockies have signed Dominican righthander Johendi Jiminian, one of the more advanced pitchers available on the international market.
Jiminian, 17, has an 88-90 mph fastball that has touched 92, along with an advanced feel for a curveball and a promising changeup for his age. The 6-foot-3 Jiminian has a projectable frame and generates good angle toward the plate with his delivery.
"What we liked about him was the arm action, the looseness of the arm," said Rockies international scouting director Rolando Fernandez, who noted that the Rockies have followed Jiminian since he was 15. "We liked the delivery for a kid his age and also his pitchability in games. He's a guy who has feel for everything he did."
The Rockies will bring Jiminian to spring training next month, though he will begin his career in the Dominican Summer League, a path the Rockies have typically taken with their top young Latin American arms, including Ubaldo Jiminez and Jhoulys Chacin, among others. BA
1/20/10
Released: 2B Andy Goff
Voluntarily retired: RHP Randall Taylor
6/16/09
Draft picks the Rockies have signed [but haven't assigned to a team yet] include outfielder Avery Barnes, 11th round, Florida; third baseman Dominic Altobelli, 16th round, Illinois; outfielder Chandler Laurent, 21st round, Delgado (La.) College; second baeman Jose Rivera, 23rd round, Universidad Interamericana; right-handed pitcher Trevor Gibson, 25th round, San Jose State; catcher Bryce Massanari, 30th round, Georiga; right-handed pitcher Clint Tilford, 31st round, Kentucky; left-handed pithcer Steven Junker, 32nd round, Bellevue Univeristy; right-handed pitcher Coty Woods, 33rd round, Middle Tennessee State; catcher Brandon Whitby, 34th round, Prairie View A&M; right-handed pitcher Clinton McKinney, 48th round, Clemson, outfielder Robert Hines, 50th round, Middle Tennessee State and shortstop Jeremiah Sammy, a non-drafted free agent out of Lamar University (Texas). insidetherockies.com
6/13/09
Partial Tri-City roster has been announced here.
----
ESPN is reporting:
Some think left-handed pitcher Victor Payano, who is represented by Dominican trainer Edgar Mercedes, may sign with the Colorado Rockies for a bonus in the $600,000 range. Colorado is also the likely landing spot for shortstop Rosel Herrera, who is also represented by Mercedes. insidetherockies.com
5/28/09
Assigned to Low-A: Juan Nicasio
5/17/09
Reassigned to extended spring: 3B Leuris Gomez
5/14/09
Assigned to High-A: LHP Greg Smith
Assigned to AAA: 3B Leuris Gomez
5/11/09
Released: RHP Andy Groves
5/3/09
Starter Greg Smith is inching back after throwing five innings in extended spring training Monday. The left-hander, whose spring training was ruined by illness and shoulder fatigue, maintained velocity at 87 miles per hour. In his last spring outing, he was barely touching 80 mph before he was shut down. Post
Assigned to AAA: 2B Mark Bellhorn
Assigned to AA: C Jose Gonzalez
4/27/09
Voluntarily retired: 3B Nick Haley
4/25/09
Assigned to Low-A: RHP Mike Marbry, 1B Kiel Roling, OF Delta Cleary
4/20/09
Assigned to Low-A: IF Erik Wetzel
Casey Weathers bloging about Extended Spring Training:
"Extended Spring Training is now in full swing. When spring training ends most of the players report to a full season team. There is also a number of guys who stay in Tucson to participate in Extended. There are about 50 guys here now and most guys will end up being placed on the short season teams after the draft in June. There are also players who are coming off of injuries such as myself. Injuries are inevitable on full season teams so the players need to always be prepared to take a roster spot on a full season team. I am having a good time in extended. My arm is continuing to get better and it is usually a nice day. The guys down here are pretty cool too. The atmosphere in extended is a lot more relaxed so I am just trying to get my work in, enjoy my time and get tan."
4/15/09
Released: OF Lino Garcia
4/13/09
Assigned to High-A: IF Andrew Goff
4/5/09
Released: IF Tomas Perez, RHP Jeff Fischer, LHP Brandon Miller, C Brian Aguailar, OF Bret Berglund, OF Scott Podsednik
Reassigned to minor league camp: RHP Kyle Hancock, IF Scott Beerer.
4/1/09
Released: SS Derek Kinzler, OF Chad Lembeck, RHP Andres Marrero.
FYI: There are many more unassigned players in the system but I haven't been able to find all the names as of yet. Also, the players listed in here are not from the DSL league nor are they from any of the camps in Latin America.
Unassigned players--Extended spring
Infield:
Alexander Feinberg
Alexander Feinberg
Outfield:
Bench:
Catcher:
Anthony Aguilera
Johnny Bowden
Catcher:
Anthony Aguilera
Johnny Bowden
Starters
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
BullPen:
Matt Baugh
Aaron Weatherford (26) DL
Sean Jarrett
Craig Bennigson
Matt Baugh
Aaron Weatherford (26) DL
Sean Jarrett
Craig Bennigson
Unassigned players--Dominican Academy
Miguel Perez
Starters
1. Jose Tovar
2.
3.
4.
5.
1. Jose Tovar
2.
3.
4.
5.
Closer
Bench:
Catcher:
Kelvin De Jesus
Deyvi Mejia
Catcher:
Kelvin De Jesus
Deyvi Mejia
Infield:
Jose Soto
Fausto Valdez
Raul Navarro
Yafistel Roja
Outfield:
Moises Charles
John Rogers
Engels Castillo
BullPen:
Juan Castillo
Lowin Sacramento
Danny Sanchez
Yarody Santos
Joan Garcia
Scarly Morillo
Argenis Santana
Carlos Medrano
Juan Castillo
Lowin Sacramento
Danny Sanchez
Yarody Santos
Joan Garcia
Scarly Morillo
Argenis Santana
Carlos Medrano
Joel De Los Santos
Luis Mendez
Tyler Trice
Carlos Garcia
Waler Sanchez
Ramon Hurtado
Instructional League
Starters
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Closer
Darin Holcomb (17) DL
William Harris DL
Joey Williamson (28) DL
Brad Corley DL
Michael Ramirez
Daniel Mayora (24) DL