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Marcel Lachemann resigns after 12 seasons with Rockies

October 25, 2011 | 9:06 pm | 9

Marcel Lachemann has resigned after 12 seasons in the Colorado Rockies organization, including the past 10 as a special assistant to general manager Dan O’Dowd and two before that as the Rockies pitching coach.

Rockies fire two longtime scouts

September 20, 2011 | 7:31 pm | 11

Dar Cox and Jorge Posada, who were fired Tuesday, were members of former scouting director Pat Daugherty’s original staff.

O’Dowd on trading Jimenez: It wasn’t a time to be timid

July 31, 2011 | 10:36 pm | 28

In Alex White and Drew Pomeranz, the Colorado Rockies believe they have acquired two elite young pitchers who can be mainstays in their rotation — and soon.

Mortensen made an unlikely mark before being optioned

April 29, 2011 | 5:20 pm

Two outings, the first highly memorable, lifted Clayton Mortensen from the anonymity of long relief and gave him the beginnings of an identity with the Colorado Rockies.

Rockies banking on smoother delivery from Cook

February 12, 2011 | 7:58 pm | 18

No longer striding, pausing to tap his toe and striding brought Colorado Rockies pitcher Aaron Cook good results in two September starts.

Keli McGregor’s Impact Extended Past Baseball

April 20, 2010 | 5:52 pm | 7

Keli McGregor was the foundation for the home-grown success the Rockies enjoyed.

Home is where Helton is

March 11, 2010 | 3:59 pm | 23

Todd Helton shows his commitment to organization by reworking his current deal to keep the team together and adding two more years to allow him to finish his career with the Colorado Rockies.

Who’s the best GM in baseball?

March 5, 2010 | 7:53 am | 1

SI’s Tim Marchman ranks Colorado Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd No. 7 among baseball’s best bosses, citing his recovery from the Mike Hampton/Denny Neagle disaster to built a series of exciting, inexpensive teams.

Hammel gives Rockies rotation a fifth gear

February 23, 2010 | 9:12 pm | 8

A trade just before the 2009 season started brought the Colorado Rockies pitching depth in the form of Jason Hammel, who now stands tall as one of the more reliable fifth starters in baseball.

Iannetta ready to enjoy this year

February 22, 2010 | 1:06 pm | 1

Multi-year contract signed over the winter and approach at the plate implemented late last year should help catcher worry and press less than in the past

Jimenez stretching toward stardom

February 20, 2010 | 7:49 pm | 1

More efficiency pitching from a stretch will enable Ubaldo Jimenez, who will draw the Opening Day assignment, to rise to No. 1 starter status.

O’Dowd Honored by Baseball America

December 9, 2009 | 5:14 pm | 4

Colorado Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd, whose plan for the team came together with savvy moves throughout 2009, is selected major league executive of the year.