Story's about the players:
9/27/12
Released: LHP Matt Crocker
Reinstated from DL: LHP Matt Crocker
8/30/12
Signed: LHP Dan Merklinger (released by Brewers)
8/16/12
Signed: RHP Jeff Marquez (released by Mariners)
8/9/12
Signed: RHP Brett Jacobson (released by Twins), RHP Eric Junge (released by Braves)
8/3/12
Placed on 60-day DL: C Jose Briceno
7/26/12
Signed: OF Jeremy McLeod (NDFA-Guilford Tech (N.C.) CC)
7/19/12
Signed: RHP Ricky Brooks (Camden (Atlantic)), RHP Michael Solbach (Somerset (Atlantic))
7/12/12
Signed: 3B Ashley Graeter (NDFA-Southern Mississippi)
6/23/12
Signed: RHP Jason Bergmann (Camden (Atlantic))
Released: RHP Edgar Gonzalez
6/14/12
Signed: C Omir Santos (elected free agency from Tigers), SS Zach Osborne (NDFA-Tennessee)
5/2/12
Signed: RHP Kennil Gomez (released by Rangers), SS Casey Frawley (released by Indians)
4/8/12
Released: RHP Albert Campos
4/8/12
Released: RHP Connor Graham, RHP Kyle Hancock, LHP Justin Edwards, LHP Keith Weiser, C Mitch Canham, C Josh Ford, C Steve Holm, C Chris McMurray, C Chase Weems, OF David Christensen, OF Leonard Davis
3/1/12
Released: RHP Aaron Weatherford
Signed: LHP Royce Ring, C Drew Beuerlein
12/18/11
Released: OF Luis Terrero
12/16/11
Signed: RHP Mike Ekstrom, RHP Zach Simons.
12/8/11
Rule 5 selection: RHP Marco Duarte (AAA, Astros), C Beau Seabury (AAA, Nationals)
11/30/11
Note on Tyler Anderson from BA.com - Has five pitches, throws strikes, future #3 starter ceiling. Threw one BP session in instructs, shut down from pelvic soreness.
11/4/11
Prospects who will become MiFA unless resigned by the Rockies:
RHP: Billy Buckner (AAA), Matt Daley (AAA), Alan Johnson (AAA), Blake Johnson (AAA), Andrew Johnston (AAA), John Maine (AAA), Sean White (AAA)
LHP: Eric Stults (AAA), Joe Torres (AAA)
C: Jose Gonzalez (Hi A), Jose Morales (AAA)
1B: Jorge Cantu (AAA), Mike Paulk (AAA)
2B: Hernan Iribarren (AAA), Max Leon (SS)
3B: Matt Macri (AAA)
SS: Jesus Merchan (AAA)
OF: Scott Beerer (AAA), Joe Mather (AAA), Leonardo Reyes (SS), Orlando Sandoval (Hi A), Bronson Sardinha (AA), Willy Taveras (AAA)
10/19/11
Signed: OF Luis Terrero (Mexico City (Mexican))
Terrero ranked as the Diamondbacks' No. 2 prospect in '02, but he hit just .239/.317/.355 (72 OPS+) in three trials with Arizona. Now 31 years old, he's spent two of the last three years in the Mexican League, and the Rockies are his fifth major league organization in the last seven years. Terrero batted .390/.485/.770 in 382 at-bats for Mexico City this year, leading the ML in slugging, RBIs (110), extra-base hits (67) and runs (109). He finished second in the batting race and with 38 homers. BA.com
9/15/11
Released: SS Radames Nazario
7/30/11
Traded: RHP UBall to Cleveland for LHP Drew Pomeranz, RHP Alex White, RHP Joe Gardner, 1B Matt McBride
6/16/11
Released: 2B Maikol Gonzalez
6/10/11
Released: RHP Charlie Ruiz
5/20/11
Released: RHP Jesus Colome, 2B Jason Van Kooten
5/2/11
Loaned to Mexican League: 1B Max Leon (Minatitlan)
4/28/11
Released: LHP Geno Espineli, LHP Kaimi Mead
4/22/11
Traded: RHP Chris Malone to Toronto for INF Brad Emaus.
4/14/11
Signed: 1B Max Leon
Loaned to Mexican League: RHP Marco Duarte (Mexico City)
Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Eric Federico, RHP Kyle Hancock, RHP Aaron Weatherford, 2B Hernan Iribarren
4/4/11
Released: RHP Craig Baker, RHP Chris Sampson, LHP Greg Smith, C Johnny Bowden, C Ben Petralli, C Josh Powers, C Brandon Yarbrough, 1B Jason Botts, 1B Logan Parker, 2B Eric Duncan, 2B Tug Hulett, 3B Ryan Peisel, OF Nathan Hines, OF Gabe Suarez
3/29/11
Traded: C Mike McKenry to Boston for RHP Daniel Turpen.
3/28/11
Traded for: INF Josh Fields (Pirates) for PTBNL.
3/16/11
Released: C Chad Moeller
3/8/11
Signed: LHP Stephen Head (Southern Illinois (Frontier))
A two-way player at Ole Miss prior to his second-round selection in '05 (by the Indians), Stephen Head slugged 60 homers in five seasons in the affiliated minors-plus 13 more in the Frontier League last year. But as the above indicates, the Rockies signed him as a pitcher. He made two relief appearances for Southern Illinois in '10. BA.com
3/1/11
Signed: LHP Joe Torres
2/17/11
Joe Crede is not reporting to camp.
2/16/11
Signed: RHP John Maine
2/14/11
Signed: RHP Jesus Colome (minor league contract)
2/8/11
Signed: INF Gabe Suarez, OF Jason Botts, OF Mike Daniel, RHP Ching-Lung Lo, RHP Chris Malone, RHP Chris Sampson (minor league contracts)
2/2/11
Signed: C Eliezer Alfonzo, C Ben Petralli (Normal (Frontier))
1/26/11
Signed: INF Alfredo Amezaga (minor league contract)
1/24/11
Signed: OF Willy Taveras, LHP Kaimi Mead (Maui (Golden)), C Chad Moeller, 1B Kala Ka'aihue (Newark (Atlantic))
1/17/11
Signed: 1B Jason Giambi, 3B Joe Crede, RHP Dustin Molleken, C Brandon Yarbrough (minor league contracts)
1/15/11
Signed: RHP Jim Miller, LHP Josh Muecke (minor league contracts)
1/10/11
Signed: RHP Sean White, RHP Claudio Vargas
12/23/10
Signed: OF Jeff Salazar, INF Matt Macri and INF Tug Hulett
12/20/10
Signed: RHP Billy Buckner
12/10/10
Signed: INF Eric Duncan, LHP Geno Espineli
12/2/10
Signed: RHP Eric Stults
8/27/10
Signed: RHP Pablo Menchaca (Monterrey (Mexican))
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.
9/27/12
Released: LHP Matt Crocker
Reinstated from DL: LHP Matt Crocker
8/30/12
Signed: LHP Dan Merklinger (released by Brewers)
8/16/12
Signed: RHP Jeff Marquez (released by Mariners)
8/9/12
Signed: RHP Brett Jacobson (released by Twins), RHP Eric Junge (released by Braves)
8/3/12
Placed on 60-day DL: C Jose Briceno
7/26/12
Signed: OF Jeremy McLeod (NDFA-Guilford Tech (N.C.) CC)
7/19/12
Signed: RHP Ricky Brooks (Camden (Atlantic)), RHP Michael Solbach (Somerset (Atlantic))
7/12/12
Signed: 3B Ashley Graeter (NDFA-Southern Mississippi)
6/23/12
Signed: RHP Jason Bergmann (Camden (Atlantic))
Released: RHP Edgar Gonzalez
6/14/12
Signed: C Omir Santos (elected free agency from Tigers), SS Zach Osborne (NDFA-Tennessee)
5/2/12
Signed: RHP Kennil Gomez (released by Rangers), SS Casey Frawley (released by Indians)
4/8/12
Released: RHP Albert Campos
4/8/12
Released: RHP Connor Graham, RHP Kyle Hancock, LHP Justin Edwards, LHP Keith Weiser, C Mitch Canham, C Josh Ford, C Steve Holm, C Chris McMurray, C Chase Weems, OF David Christensen, OF Leonard Davis
3/1/12
Released: RHP Aaron Weatherford
Signed: LHP Royce Ring, C Drew Beuerlein
12/18/11
Released: OF Luis Terrero
12/16/11
Signed: RHP Mike Ekstrom, RHP Zach Simons.
12/8/11
Rule 5 selection: RHP Marco Duarte (AAA, Astros), C Beau Seabury (AAA, Nationals)
11/30/11
Note on Tyler Anderson from BA.com - Has five pitches, throws strikes, future #3 starter ceiling. Threw one BP session in instructs, shut down from pelvic soreness.
11/4/11
Prospects who will become MiFA unless resigned by the Rockies:
RHP: Billy Buckner (AAA), Matt Daley (AAA), Alan Johnson (AAA), Blake Johnson (AAA), Andrew Johnston (AAA), John Maine (AAA), Sean White (AAA)
LHP: Eric Stults (AAA), Joe Torres (AAA)
C: Jose Gonzalez (Hi A), Jose Morales (AAA)
1B: Jorge Cantu (AAA), Mike Paulk (AAA)
2B: Hernan Iribarren (AAA), Max Leon (SS)
3B: Matt Macri (AAA)
SS: Jesus Merchan (AAA)
OF: Scott Beerer (AAA), Joe Mather (AAA), Leonardo Reyes (SS), Orlando Sandoval (Hi A), Bronson Sardinha (AA), Willy Taveras (AAA)
10/19/11
Signed: OF Luis Terrero (Mexico City (Mexican))
Terrero ranked as the Diamondbacks' No. 2 prospect in '02, but he hit just .239/.317/.355 (72 OPS+) in three trials with Arizona. Now 31 years old, he's spent two of the last three years in the Mexican League, and the Rockies are his fifth major league organization in the last seven years. Terrero batted .390/.485/.770 in 382 at-bats for Mexico City this year, leading the ML in slugging, RBIs (110), extra-base hits (67) and runs (109). He finished second in the batting race and with 38 homers. BA.com
9/15/11
Released: SS Radames Nazario
7/30/11
Traded: RHP UBall to Cleveland for LHP Drew Pomeranz, RHP Alex White, RHP Joe Gardner, 1B Matt McBride
6/16/11
Released: 2B Maikol Gonzalez
6/10/11
Released: RHP Charlie Ruiz
5/20/11
Released: RHP Jesus Colome, 2B Jason Van Kooten
5/2/11
Loaned to Mexican League: 1B Max Leon (Minatitlan)
4/28/11
Released: LHP Geno Espineli, LHP Kaimi Mead
4/22/11
Traded: RHP Chris Malone to Toronto for INF Brad Emaus.
4/14/11
Signed: 1B Max Leon
Loaned to Mexican League: RHP Marco Duarte (Mexico City)
Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Eric Federico, RHP Kyle Hancock, RHP Aaron Weatherford, 2B Hernan Iribarren
4/4/11
Released: RHP Craig Baker, RHP Chris Sampson, LHP Greg Smith, C Johnny Bowden, C Ben Petralli, C Josh Powers, C Brandon Yarbrough, 1B Jason Botts, 1B Logan Parker, 2B Eric Duncan, 2B Tug Hulett, 3B Ryan Peisel, OF Nathan Hines, OF Gabe Suarez
3/29/11
Traded: C Mike McKenry to Boston for RHP Daniel Turpen.
3/28/11
Traded for: INF Josh Fields (Pirates) for PTBNL.
3/16/11
Released: C Chad Moeller
3/8/11
Signed: LHP Stephen Head (Southern Illinois (Frontier))
A two-way player at Ole Miss prior to his second-round selection in '05 (by the Indians), Stephen Head slugged 60 homers in five seasons in the affiliated minors-plus 13 more in the Frontier League last year. But as the above indicates, the Rockies signed him as a pitcher. He made two relief appearances for Southern Illinois in '10. BA.com
3/1/11
Signed: LHP Joe Torres
2/17/11
Joe Crede is not reporting to camp.
2/16/11
Signed: RHP John Maine
2/14/11
Signed: RHP Jesus Colome (minor league contract)
2/8/11
Signed: INF Gabe Suarez, OF Jason Botts, OF Mike Daniel, RHP Ching-Lung Lo, RHP Chris Malone, RHP Chris Sampson (minor league contracts)
2/2/11
Signed: C Eliezer Alfonzo, C Ben Petralli (Normal (Frontier))
1/26/11
Signed: INF Alfredo Amezaga (minor league contract)
1/24/11
Signed: OF Willy Taveras, LHP Kaimi Mead (Maui (Golden)), C Chad Moeller, 1B Kala Ka'aihue (Newark (Atlantic))
1/17/11
Signed: 1B Jason Giambi, 3B Joe Crede, RHP Dustin Molleken, C Brandon Yarbrough (minor league contracts)
1/15/11
Signed: RHP Jim Miller, LHP Josh Muecke (minor league contracts)
1/10/11
Signed: RHP Sean White, RHP Claudio Vargas
12/23/10
Signed: OF Jeff Salazar, INF Matt Macri and INF Tug Hulett
12/20/10
Signed: RHP Billy Buckner
12/10/10
Signed: INF Eric Duncan, LHP Geno Espineli
12/2/10
Signed: RHP Eric Stults
8/27/10
Signed: RHP Pablo Menchaca (Monterrey (Mexican))
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:
Ashley Graeter
Michael Paulk (36)
Jose Rivera
Jeffrey Squier
Erik Wetzel
Ashley Graeter
Michael Paulk (36)
Jose Rivera
Jeffrey Squier
Erik Wetzel
Outfield:
Jarod Berggren
Brad Corley
Jeremy McLeod
Jarod Berggren
Brad Corley
Jeremy McLeod
Bench:
Catcher:
Jose Briceno DL
Catcher:
Jose Briceno DL
Starters
1.
2.
3. Chad Bettis (10) DL
4. Edgar Gonzalez (released)
5. Ricardo Ferrer
1.
2.
3. Chad Bettis (10) DL
4. Edgar Gonzalez (released)
5. Ricardo Ferrer
BullPen:
Matthew Crocker (released)
Matt Baugh
Alejandro Barraza
Ricky Brooks
Chris Jensen
Eric Junge
Logan Mahon
Matthew Crocker (released)
Matt Baugh
Alejandro Barraza
Ricky Brooks
Chris Jensen
Eric Junge
Logan Mahon
Unassigned players--Dominican Academy
Starters
1. Jose Tovar
2. Pablo Menchaca
3. Luis Guzman
4.
5.
1. Jose Tovar
2. Pablo Menchaca
3. Luis Guzman
4.
5.
Closer
Raul Pena
Raul Pena
Bench:
Catcher:
Kelvin De Jesus
Deyvi Mejia
Gabriel Reyes
Catcher:
Kelvin De Jesus
Deyvi Mejia
Gabriel Reyes
Infield:
Jose Soto
Fausto Valdez
Raul Navarro
Outfield:
Moises Charles
John Rogers
Engels Castillo
Daniel Bustamante
Jesus Bacilio
Juan Morales
BullPen:
Joan Garcia
Scarly Morillo
Argenis Santana
Carlos Medrano
Jose Lugo
Anthony Pacheco
Israel Toribio
Joan Garcia
Scarly Morillo
Argenis Santana
Carlos Medrano
Jose Lugo
Anthony Pacheco
Israel Toribio
Tyler Trice
Carlos Garcia
Waler Sanchez
Ramon Hurtado
Amin Acosta
Luiding Bernal
Jose Franco
Elvin Ortiz
Miguel Sanchez
Instructional League
Starters
1. The Machine
2.
3.
4.
5.
1. The Machine
2.
3.
4.
5.
Closer
Trevor Gibson
Rhett Ballard
Pablo Menchaca
Clinton McKinney
Dan Merklinger
Blake Keitzman
Adam Paulencu rd 26 DL
Jeremiah Sammy
Story's about the players:
7/4/12
The Rockies have signed Luis Guzman, a lefthander from Venezuela.
Guzman, 16, is a strike-thrower with a fastball in the mid-to-high 80s. Guzman has also shown feel for his secondary stuff, including a quality curveball. BA.com
7/13/11
The Rockies have agreed to terms with 16-year-old Venezuelan righthander Antonio Senzatela. Bonus terms were not immediately available.
The 6-foot-1, 175-pound Senzatela was one of the top arms in Latin America this year. He's an advanced strike-thrower for his age with a fastball that can reach 92-93 mph. Baseball America.com
8/27/10
Signed: RHP Pablo Menchaca (Monterrey (Mexican))
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
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
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
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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
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.
11/7/08
The Rockies have signed right- handed pitcher Alving Mejias, 16, from Venezuela for $250,000. Mejias has a solid 90-mph fastball, a feel for a changeup with sink, a solid curveball and deception in his mechanics. RMN
10/17/08
Jose Laurino, a 16-year-old right-handed pitcher from the Dominican Republic, is among three Latin signees by the Rockies in the past year who were singled out by Baseball America. Laurino is 6-foot-3, already hits 91 mph with his fastball and has a solid curveball and changeup. Also mentioned were right-handed pitcher Jefri Hernandez, 17, who has hit 97 mph with his fastball, and third baseman Miguel De Leon, 17, who was signed for around $250,000, has above-average power and advanced hitting instincts. RMN
7/4/12
The Rockies have signed Luis Guzman, a lefthander from Venezuela.
Guzman, 16, is a strike-thrower with a fastball in the mid-to-high 80s. Guzman has also shown feel for his secondary stuff, including a quality curveball. BA.com
7/13/11
The Rockies have agreed to terms with 16-year-old Venezuelan righthander Antonio Senzatela. Bonus terms were not immediately available.
The 6-foot-1, 175-pound Senzatela was one of the top arms in Latin America this year. He's an advanced strike-thrower for his age with a fastball that can reach 92-93 mph. Baseball America.com
8/27/10
Signed: RHP Pablo Menchaca (Monterrey (Mexican))
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
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
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
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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
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.
11/7/08
The Rockies have signed right- handed pitcher Alving Mejias, 16, from Venezuela for $250,000. Mejias has a solid 90-mph fastball, a feel for a changeup with sink, a solid curveball and deception in his mechanics. RMN
10/17/08
Jose Laurino, a 16-year-old right-handed pitcher from the Dominican Republic, is among three Latin signees by the Rockies in the past year who were singled out by Baseball America. Laurino is 6-foot-3, already hits 91 mph with his fastball and has a solid curveball and changeup. Also mentioned were right-handed pitcher Jefri Hernandez, 17, who has hit 97 mph with his fastball, and third baseman Miguel De Leon, 17, who was signed for around $250,000, has above-average power and advanced hitting instincts. RMN
Story's about the players:
11/22/11
At 6-foot-1, 180 pounds, Jayson Aquino has a projectable body. He worked a lot on his curveball in instructional league and is developing a feel for it. He has good arm speed on his changeup, which is already a workable pitch but lacks consistency. He pitches at 88-91 mph with his fastball, touches 92 mph and throws the pitch for strikes. BA.com
10/29/11
Couple of leftover notes from instructional league: Talked to a scout who covered Colorado's instructional league and came away with negative reports on recent first-round picks Tyler Matzek and Peter Tago. Matzek was still stuck in the upper 80s and didn't have command, so the effects of the Rockies' attempt to change his delivery are still lingering. Tago couldn't throw strikes and was down about a full grade on his fastball as well. ESPN.com
11/22/11
At 6-foot-1, 180 pounds, Jayson Aquino has a projectable body. He worked a lot on his curveball in instructional league and is developing a feel for it. He has good arm speed on his changeup, which is already a workable pitch but lacks consistency. He pitches at 88-91 mph with his fastball, touches 92 mph and throws the pitch for strikes. BA.com
10/29/11
Couple of leftover notes from instructional league: Talked to a scout who covered Colorado's instructional league and came away with negative reports on recent first-round picks Tyler Matzek and Peter Tago. Matzek was still stuck in the upper 80s and didn't have command, so the effects of the Rockies' attempt to change his delivery are still lingering. Tago couldn't throw strikes and was down about a full grade on his fastball as well. ESPN.com
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