Hawpe to play Thursday, Giambi on Friday and Helton on Sunday
By design, Jason Giambi watched every pitch he saw and never took a swing Friday when he took batting practice for the first time with the Colorado Rockies this spring. Giambi took the field Saturday, saying he intended not to swing for a second day but late in batting practice changed his mind.
Offseason rumors linked the Colorado Rockies to many free agent infielders, any of whom would have impacted this position in some way if they had signed. Yet, after all the shopping, the Rockies likely end up with the same second baseman to start 2010 as they finished 2009.
First base has been by far the most stable position in Colorado Rockies history — the franchise has had just two regular first basemen in 17 seasons. While no change at the position is likely this year or even next, the Rockies should be beginning to wonder what will happen beyond 2011.
With the signing of former Oriole Melvin Mora, who is expected to back up at second, third and the outfield, will Eric Young Jr. be the odd man out?
Rockies add more pitching depth with minor league deals and officially announce the signing of Jason Giambi.
FoxSports.com reports that the Rockies have agreed to a one-year contract worth $1.75 million with Jason Giambi.
Phillies strike for three in ninth against Rockies closer to move on to NLCS and end Rockies season
Phillies blunt Rockies’ three-run rally in the eighth with three runs of their own against closer Huston Street to win the NLDS in four games
Rockies blow 3-1 lead, tie game at 5 in the seventh but give up run in ninth and lose a 4 hour, 6 minute marathon
The Colorado Rockies offense woke up and the bullpen survived a nailbiter against the Philadelphia Phillies to take Game 2 and even the series as it moves to Denver.
Chris Iannetta, the Colorado Rockies’ forgotten catcher, played hero with a walkoff two-run home run in the 11th inning to pick up Huston Street, who blew his first save since June 2. The Rockies’ magic number drops to three with the win and the Atlanta Braves’ loss to Florida.