Battle Lines Update: Hirsh sent down
A look at the position battles the Rockies have this spring:
Closer
1. Manny Corpas, right-hander | 0-0, 0.00 in four games.
Last game: Friday, 7-3, 10-inning loss to Giants at Hi Corbett Field. Worked one shutout inning, allowing one hit in first appearance since returning from World Baseball Classic.
1. Huston Street, right-hander | 0-0, 10.38 in five games.
Last game: Monday, 8-3 victory against Diamondbacks at Tucson Electric Park. Worked two shutout innings, retiring all six batters, striking out two.
Bullpen
1. Ryan Speier, right-hander | 1-0, 0.00 in six games.
Last game: Saturday, 10-5 loss to Mariners at Hi Corbett Field. worked one inning in relieif, giving up a hit and a walk, but striking out two.
2. Juan Morillo, right-hander | 0-0, 1.29 in seven games
Last game: Sunday, 9-5 victory against Dodgers at Glendale. Worked one shutout inning, giving up a hit and a walk, and striking out one.
3. Matt Belisle, right-hander | 0-0, 2.25, 1 save, three games.
Last game: Sunday, 9-5 victory against Dodgers at Glendale. Allowed one run in two innings, giving up three hits.
4. Josh Fogg, right-hander | 0-0, 7.50, three games
Last game: Friday, 7-3, 10-inning loss to Giants at Hi Corbett Field. Worked two shutout innings, giving up one hit.
Fifth Starter
1. Franklin Morales, left-hander | 2-1, 4.85 in four games.
Last game: Thursday, 6-4 win against Angels at Tempe. Earned victory in start, allowing two runs in four innings, giving up four hits and two walks. Picked off two base runners and was called for a balk.
2. Greg Smith, left-hander | 0-1, 9.00 in two games
Last game: Sunday, scratched from start in 4-2 victory against Padres at Hi Corbett Field because of flu-like symptoms. Scheduled to pitch in a minor league game Wednesday.
3. Greg Reynolds, right-hander | 1-0, 5.54, four games
Last game: Friday, 7-3, 10-inning loss to Giants at Hi Corbett Field. Started and allowed three runs on six hits, striking out one.
4. Matt Belisle, right-hander | 0-0, 2.25, 1 save, three games.
Last game: Sunday, 9-5 victory agaisnt Dodgers at Glendale. Allowed one run in two innings, giving up three hits.
5. Josh Fogg, right-hander | 0-0, 7.50, three games
Last game: Friday, 7-3, 10-inning loss to Giants at Hi Corbett Field. Worked two shutout innings, giving up one hit.
Left Field
1. Seth Smith, left-handed hitter | .308, eight games, four doubles, one home run and seven RBI
Last game: Sunday, 9-5 victory against Dodgers at Glendale. Started in left field and was 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored and a double.
2. Matt Murton, right-handed hitter | .370, 12 games
Last game: Monday, 8-3 victory against Diamondbacks at Tucson Electric Park. Pinch-hit and staye dint he game, playing right field and left field. Hitless in two at-bats with a strikeout.
3. Ian Stewart, left-handed hitter |.238, eight games.
Last game: Monday, 8-3 victory against Diamondbacks at Tucson Electric Park. Started at third base and was 0-for-3 but drew two walks and scored a run.
4. Carlos Gonzales, left-handed hitter | .154, nine games, a double, triple and home run
Last game: Monday, 8-3 victory against Diamondbacks at Tucson Electric Park. Started in left fielad and was 1-for-3 with a walk, home run and two RBI.
Centerfield
1. Ryan Spilborghs, right-handed hitter | .310, nine RBI, three doubles, one triple, one home run, nine games.
Last game: Sunday, 9-5 victory against Dodgers at Glendale. Started in center field and was 1-for-4 with a two-run run in the first off Eric Milton that hit the umbrella top on a table behind the left field fence.
1. Scott Podsednik, left-handed hitter | .269, nine games
Last game: Monday, 8-3 victory against Diamondbacks at Tucson Electric Park. Entered game defensive in center field and struck out in only at-bat.
3. Dexter Fowler, switch-hitter | .276, 14 games.
Last game: Monday, 8-3 victory against Diamondbacks at Tucson Electric Park. Started in center field, led off and was 1-for-3 with a double, walk and strikeout.
Backup outfielder
1. Scott Podsednik, left-handed hitter | .269, nine games
Last game: Monday, 8-3 victory against Diamondbacks at Tucson Electric Park. Entered game defensive in center field and struck out in only at-bat.
2. Matt Murton, right-handed hitter | .370, 12 games
Last game: Monday, 8-3 victory against Diamondbacks at Tucson Electric Park. Pinch-hit and staye dint he game, playing right field and left field. Hitless in two at-bats with a strikeout.
3. Dan Ortmeier, switch-hitter | .333, 14 games
Last game: Monday, 8-3 victory against diamondbacks at Tucson Electric Park. Defensive replacement in right field and singled and scored in only at-bat.
Backup infielders
1. 2B-SS-3B Omar Quintanilla, left-handed hitter | .393, 13 games
Last game: Monday, 8-3 victory against diamondbacks at Tucson Electric Park. Started at second bae and was 1-for-1 with a triple, run scored and walk.
2. 1B-2B-3B-LF-RF Jeff Baker, right-handed hitter | .200, 2 games
Last game: Feb. 26, DH in 4-1 loss to White Sox at Hi Corbett Field. Went 1-for-4.
Last game: Monday, 8-3 victory against Diamondbacks at Tucson Electric Park.Started at third base and was 0-for-3 but drew two walks and scored a run.
3. Ian Stewart, left-handed hitter |.238, eight games.
Last game: Monday, 8-3 victory against Diamondbacks at Tucson Electric Park. Started at third base and was 0-for-3 but drew two walks and scored a run.







Omar is having a terrific spring, both offensively and defensively. Isn’t he out of options? The closer it gets to opening day, Hurdle will have some tough decisions to make.