When Hector Gomez steps in the batting cage, Colorado Rockies hitting coach Don Baylor says, “Let me hear it.” The reason being Gomez has such quick hands and generates far more bat speed than most players. And that’s evident from the wonderfully loud sound when he squares up a ball on the barrel.

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

But few likely to make the 2010 Hall of Fame ballot

Hitting coach missed series in Pittsburgh and Atlanta.

Hitting coach recovering from pneumonia

Also, Flores joins the bullpen, taking the place of Rusch

But he also takes two more called third strikes, continuing that trend

Umpire Charlie Williams got original manager Don Baylor before second game started.

Dexter Fowler, Ian Stewart making a case to be in big leagues.

Original manager returns as hitting coach.