Franklin Morales and Manny Corpas would be candidates to replace Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street, who is likely to start the season on the DL.
Rockies Reliever Rafael Betancourt long-tossed out to 110 feet and threw fastballs and changeups on flat ground as he continues his recovery from right shoulder inflammation. A bullpen session Friday is possible.
Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street will rest for two days and throw live batting practice Friday after coming through a 20-pitch bullpen session Tuesday without any problems.
Closer Huston Street is scheduled to throw a 25-pitch bullpen Tuesday, one that will be more intense than Sunday when he took another step forward.
Concerned about his shoulder after playing catch Saturday, Colorado Rockies reliever Rafael Betancourt wanted to be examined by medical director Dr. Tom Noonan. The news Betancourt got should ease hit mind.
An MRI exam showed no structural damage to pitcher Greg Reynolds’ right elbow, Rockies medical director Dr. Tom Noonan said Friday.
Closer Huston Street, who is dealing with inflammation in his right shoulder, came to the clubhouse Wednesday expecting to again play catch. Instead, trainer Keith Dugger told Street to use the day as “a full recovery day.”
Since spring training began, Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy has stressed the importance of players paying attention to details in every drill. Friday, before the first full squad workout, he made that point again in his speech to the team.
The Colorado Rockies enter 2010 with a bullpen that, like the team’s starting rotation, could be the most stable in franchise history. The late-innings trio returns intact while the rest of the bullpen will be comprised of 2009 holdovers, veterans returning from injuries and a pack of young arms trying to find a way to stick in the major leagues.
Colorado chapter of the BBWAA honors Troy Tulowitzki, Ubaldo Jimenez, Dexter Fowler and Huston Street with its annual awards.
To talk about any outfield position for the Colorado Rockies is to talk about all outfield positions. The Rockies have three clear starters, but a deep bench of outfielders who can play multiple positions will mean plenty of mixing and matching to create the best possible matchups this season.
Journeyman starter Tim Redding, who pitched with the New York Mets in 2009, joins the Rockies with a minor-league deal and an invitation to spring training.