Family matter forces Chuck Kniffin to leave convenient job he coveted with Colorado Springs.
Inflammed knee follows calf strain and ends winter ball stint
Star-crossed right-hander has scapula surgery to remove scar tissue and inflammed area
Prize high school left-hander, Rockies No. 1 pick this year, has been as good as advertised while taking first professional steps
Colorado Springs right-hander dealt for veteran Jose Contreras.
Rogers pitches six hitless innings; Lindsay suffers forearm tightness
Fastball command has been an issue for Double-A Tulsa right-hander in two starts.
Rockies top pitching prospect will move up one level to Tulsa and start Opening Day rather than begin season at Triple-A Colorado Springs.



