Tight Ends and Hot Rox

G, the Baltimore Oriole.

2010-03-28T17:43:00.000-07:00

As you have probably learned, Garrett Atkins has been traded to the Baltimore Orioles, away from Coors Field and Rockies fans who love him.
He now wears No.25, but at least he is their starting 3rd baseman. I hope to see this change invigorate his batting, and a return to the G that helped take the Rox to the WS.

Photo courtesy of Getty Images: J. Meric

G, in action against the Red Sox during Spring Training.

Photo courtesy of Getty Images: Nick Lahman

The Orioles team photo shoot.

Spring Training time!

2010-03-15T21:06:00.000-07:00

This blog has been quieter than a damned cemetery lately, and after looking at pics from Spring Training, I think it needs reviving. I'm hoping some people will return and help me keep this place awake!

Holliday a Cardinal

2009-07-26T01:19:00.001-07:00

Coming off his batting slump with the A's, the newly traded Hot Rox fav, Matt Holliday has had 9 AB's, for 6 hits, 2 rbi's and 2 runs. Not bad considering he only managed 99 hits in 93 games in Oakland.

Keep it up Matt!

all photos by Tom Mihalek for AP Photos via Yahoo.

This old blog has been neglected

2009-07-16T06:25:00.000-07:00

The ESPY's have been, and here are some pics from them!

Mark Sanchez winning the Hot Rookie QB award.

Matthew Stafford, not winning the Hot Rookie QB award, but picking up the Puffy Boy award.

Tim Tebow, looking pretty good, but damn, lose the pleated pants!

Kurt and Brenda Warner. Kurt may have lost the SB, but looking at Big Ben below, he definitely wins the HOT SB QB award.

Just for Katie! Michael Phelps!

The Williams sisters, Serena....

and Venus. I like Serena's dress better. It is very flattering to her muscular figure.

All images courtesy of the great Getty Images site!

So long...

2009-06-16T18:10:00.000-07:00

This is tough, because I don't want feelings to be hurt, but I think it is obvious that this blog is going downhill.

It is nothing like it once was, and Tiffany has already left. I just have to admit it to you all that I no longer want to post here. Which I think is obvious from my lack of doing so lately. I have to be honest and tell you that it is because I feel like I put a lot of effort into my posts and into the blog in general, and I get nothing back.

So...this is my goodbye to this blog that I worked very hard to create. I am going to make my own blog, that is just mine. I will link it here once I create it, then I am going to leave here. I'm sorry...I just feel really frustrated with the posting here.

You other ladies of course can keep it up...don't quit because I did.

Go Rockies and Go Broncos!

EDIT: Here is the link to my new blog: http://at-the-dish.blogspot.com/
I really liked that name so I decided to switch it for my sports blog. There isn't much there now, but I plan to make it as good as I can.

I wanna be a Roxstar!

2009-06-16T04:04:00.000-07:00

I was driving home from work tonight and was listening to this song, and it just brought back so many great memories of our post season run, and the fabulous hotness of our Rox!

The audio has been disabled due to copyright BS.

Oh my goodness...

2009-06-14T16:00:00.000-07:00

The Rockies are on a blessed 11 game streak. Today, even with the wannabe base stealing funnel cloud, the Rockies won 7-1. Jason Hammel got the win. That's awesomeness.

Once again, we had everyone contribute. Chris had a base clearing double. That was after an intention walk on Tulo.

Iannetta was 1-4 with 1 run and 3 RBIs. He's batting .220.
Tulo was 0-2 with 1 run, 1 RBI. He's batting .241. Tulo has really made improvements.

On Friday, Ubaldo pitched his second complete game. He was awesome. Ubaldo was 1-2, with an RBI. He's batting at a .286. His pitching stats for the game were 8 hits; with 4 runs, the runs were all earned; 4 walks; 3 strike-outs; and he gave up one homerun.
Stewart did well too. Well, as in he didn't hit anything but he did get hit.

Jeff Baker was hitting off of a tee. So that's good. I'm just not sure if they have room for him, or if the Rockies even need him anymore.

A whole weeks worth

2009-06-10T20:57:00.000-07:00

We are currently on a 7 game streak. Everyone has contributed. The boys are busting their butts. I just hope that they keep it going. If the streak ends, I will still love our team. They're working hard.

Let's go ROCKIES!

Make that 5 in a row; Yey Stewart

2009-06-08T21:57:00.000-07:00

They did it, they finally did it! The Rockies made it 5 today with a 5-2 win. We swept the Cardinals! The first sweep of the year.
Ian Stewart was named NL Player of the Week. Congrats Ian! Read it here: Player of the Week
Tulo is back.
Iannetta comes back tomorrow.
w00t!

4 count 'em 4

2009-06-07T19:15:00.000-07:00

Four wins for the Rox!

Replacement catcher Paul Phillips went 4-5 to help give the team their 4th straight victory!

Read it here!

G finds his swing!!!

2009-06-04T19:00:00.000-07:00

2 HR for G and 3 RBI's!

Wooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!

Whoa

2009-06-04T13:52:00.000-07:00

Did any of you read about Yorvit's son being kidnapped?! I thought that when they pulled him from the game Tuesday that he may have had a family member die or something, but I would have NEVER expected this! I'm glad they've recovered his son. My thoughts are with his son. I can't imagine how traumatic this experience was for him :(

Read about it here

Game Day

2009-05-30T23:01:00.000-07:00

Went to the game, last night (May 30) and it was awesome. The Rockies had me worried at times, they were either behind or tied the whole game. Until the very end. The Rockies held the lead when it mattered most. The bottom of the ninth. This was a "Katie" game. I say that because it was about her boys.
My friend and I filled out 41 All-star ballots. Every single one had Todd Helton, Brad Hawpe, Chris Iannetta and Troy Tulowitzki. Not saying it'll help, but it's nice to feel like I've helped a tiny bit. I just finished voting online 10 times. I voted for the Home Run Derby. And I've decided to be funny and write Chris in for the Home Run Derby. There is no chance in heck he'll make it, but it would be funny if he did.

Clint out- Tracy in

2009-05-29T14:29:00.000-07:00

Rockies dismiss Hurdle; Tracy gets helm Thomas Harding/MLB.com

The article says it all.

Good bye Clint.

Found pictures...

2009-05-27T22:34:00.000-07:00

Troy Tulowitzki Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos

Ian Stewart sittin' "pretty" Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos

And here is my Mr. Tampa Bay Ray: Evan Longoria
(Could not locate the photographer's name, but whoever it was, awesome picture. After I find the photographer, I will post it [if I remember]).

DL Day 2

2009-05-26T09:18:00.000-07:00

Today is day 2 one the DL for Chris. I am not sure what kind of rehab is needed for a strained hamstring, so... Let us hope for the sake of the Rockies, that Chris is doing what he needs to so that he can get better quickly. Not that Torrealba isn't great and all, but we need Iannetta's arm. He's a better at throwing out would be base stealers.

Yesterday's loss was horrible. I thought that they would be able to come back but nope. They worked hard to get within one run and then it all fell apart.
At least the Rockies aren't the only team to get their butts handed to them like that. New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers, 11-1.

In other news

2009-05-25T18:54:00.001-07:00

I will ignore the outcome of todays game against the Dodgers, and focus on one thing...

Garrett had a hit and a RBI!

Todd has been doing so well lately, reaching his 200oth career hit and has matched his RBI total of 29 (now at 31 after the Dodgers game)from 2008, when back problems cut his season short.

Todd also leads the Batting AVG, over Hawpe and Dexter Fowler. Hawpe also leads the team in RBI's with Helton in 2nd, and Ian in 3rd.

It really sucks not being able to see any of the games this season. I can't even find any streaming online!

Bad, bad news for my guys

2009-05-24T20:12:00.000-07:00

As we should all know, Chris got injured yesterday. Strained hamstring. Well, he was moved to the 15 day DL. His move to the DL is accompanied by Jeff Baker's move to the 60 day DL. So, I get Ian until Jeff gets better. And I will follow Matt Murton as Chris gets better. (It doesn't make the situation better, but a minor word change can change a lot of meaning.)

But before Chris got hurt, he got another HR. Chris leads the Rockies with 8 homeruns.

And I read this in the Rockies magazine, Susan Stewart is pregnant. So Ian is going to be a daddy sometime this year.

In the Big D

2009-05-24T08:52:00.000-07:00

I was at the game last night and it was awesome! I didn't get heckled by too many people. I had one older guy come up to me with napkins. He handed them to me and I looked at him and said, "What are these for?!" He responded, while pointing to my Rockies shirt, "you've got a mess on your shirt!" I laughed really hard. He was so nice about it, though. My friends that accompanied me to the game gave me more crap than random Tigers fans. It was such a great time! I didn't realize that they have fireworks every Friday and Saturday night at Comerica Park! I was excited about that. :D

I'll post pics when I'm back in town on Tuesday. I wish I could go to the game today!! Celebrating my graduation with my friends is slightly more important.

I hope all of you are having a great weekend :D

Fun Day!

2009-05-22T21:20:00.000-07:00

So today Sarah and I went on a tour of Coors Field. Since they were away, we got to see the entire tour! It was REALLY fun and we got to go into the home dugout! We were also right near the locker room. We also got to go into the visitor's club house. Plus a tour of the suits and club level. We also got to sit in the press area, and I sat at Woody Paige's chair. I was going to try and find Thomas Harding's and sit there but I didn't have time to look for it. Anyway, it was an awesome time! I would post pictures on here but my computer is being really weird and it is freezing whenever I try and do it on here. So since you guys are my friend on facebook, check them out there!

Too bad the Rockies couldn't win today, they had a chance! And Troy finally hit with a runner on base!

We got tickets for the game Tuesday and I am stoked! :D

Sorry....Again

2009-05-20T21:54:00.000-07:00

For not posting. I admit it is simply because I am in a funk when it comes to the blog.

But I promise I will try harder starting tomorrow! I will maybe get to my first game of the season on Monday, but I'm not sure since I lack funds. But we'll see!

Some Rockies Pictures... Finally...

2009-05-19T23:30:00.001-07:00

Infield Group meeting... Helton, Stewart, Barmes and Atkins

One of the best pictures that I got of Atkins on May 14th. I had seats that made me have to look at a lot of Garrett backside.

This was called a strike because Ian couldn't check his swing. The people behind me said that he didn't go around. Well, this picture proves differently.
I'm sorry Katie... (And you know what I mean...)

The best picture I got of Jason Hammel (or Hammy, as I call him)

Clint in action...

Ok, this was the best picture of Garrett...

I know that Matt is stretching, but he looks like he's trying to fly away...

Ok, this is a way better picture of Clint...

Troy, just chillin' , watchin' the game... He looks so young. I mean, he is young, but he looks really young.

I have no idea what Ian is doing with his mouth... This is just one of those totally random pitcures... Gotta love it.

What in the world is Garrett doing? Once again, random. But it looks funny, the same as Stewart above.

Note to Tiffany, about Chris's walk-up song... \you have the Rockies magazine from April, right? Look on page 18, it'll give you some insight to Chris and the whole walk-up song thing.

NFL Rookie hotness!

2009-05-19T21:23:00.000-07:00

Jets Rookie Mark Sanchez does a fashion spread for GQ, as photographed by Carter Smith.

I was just wondering...

2009-05-17T19:31:00.000-07:00

Where have all the bloggers gone?

Tuesday's game

2009-05-13T16:20:00.000-07:00

Last night's game was awesome. I'm so glad that I got cable so I could actually watch the Rockies win a game. Brad Hawpe is amazing. Katie, I see what you're saying now about the whole "confidence" thing :D I wish Atkins was producing. Thomas Harding wrote a great article about this subject and you can read it here. I still think you rock, Atkins. Kim still thinks you rock.

What else? Oh, can someone please figure out Iannetta's at-bat song because I swear I know it, but I can't figure it out. Totally random, I know. The at-bat songs are one of my favorite things about baseball because they give you some type of insight into the player. Am I the only weirdo that thinks that? Psych majors = weird.

I can't wait for tonight's game! My man, Marquis is pitching! I have a feeling Atkins is going to get a hit tonight :D GO ROCKIES!

Stewart and Hawpe lead to a Rockies VICTORY!

2009-05-13T11:05:00.000-07:00

Before I talk about last night's game, I just want to mention that on Saturday, before the game, the batting averages of my three (Ian being one of those three) were Iannetta: .212; Tulo: .211; and Ian was at .210. That was awesome...

Now: Tulo has an average of .248. Iannetta has an average of .213. Stewart has an average of .211.

Troy is on fire.

The stats for last night...
Troy: 2-4, 2 runs, 0 RBIs, 1 SO
Chris: 1-4, 0 RBIs, 1 SO
Ian: 2-4, 2 runs, 5 RBIs, 2 SO, 2 HRs. One of his homeruns was a solo shot. The other homerun was a GRAND SLAM!

Brad Hawpe was 4-4 with a homerun and 5 RBIs also!

And just a scruff note: Chris shaved and so did Ian.

And one more piece of information: With Ian's two homeruns, he ties with Chris for leading the Rockies in Homeruns. They both have six! And amazingly Troy is in third with five.

Ubaldo beats the Big Unit!

2009-05-07T00:00:00.000-07:00

Three HR's (Matt Murton, Yorvit Torrealba and Tood Helton) and a tidy 7 innings from Ubaldo (just 1 run given up) gave the Rockies an 11-1 win over the Giants and Randy Johnson.

Helton's 3-4 outing, and HR take his average up to .360 for the season, while Ubaldo lay down a bunt to advance 2 walked runners, with Yorvit driven home by a sac fly from Dexter Fowler.

RBI's for plenty of players: 2 for Clint, Dexter, and Yorvit, with one a piece for Todd, Troy, Murton, Ubaldo and Seth Smith!

Read the full story here on the Rockies official site!

Yorvit getting congratulated by Clint after his solo HR.

Matt Murton hitting his solo HR.

Tood follows the path of his HR.

Ubaldo returning to the team after 7 great innings!

All photos found on Yahoo Sports.

What a game!

2009-05-04T22:49:00.000-07:00

As previously mentioned, a lot, Chris hit a Grand Slam tonight, which boosted the Rockies to their 9-6 win against the Padres. Chris is awesome.
Tulo did not do too bad. I am pleased with his last at bat. Now, why would I be pleased with him hitting into a double play that ends the top of the 9th? I am pleased with how he handled himself after the AB, when he didn't make it onto base. He almost threw his helmet, but he didn't. He kept his cool. I think he may have said damn and he was angry, but he didn't throw a tantrum. Congrats Tulo!
Ok, onto real facts. The important stuff: stats!
Tulo: 1-3 the double in the 2nd; 2 runs, 2 RBIs and one walk. His average is at .213.
Iannetta: 2-4 one of those being his Grand Slam; 1 run, 4 RBIs and wasn't even walked. That surprises me, he normally can draw out at least one walk. His average has gone up to .196.
A note about Chris's GS. That was his second career GS. I was there to witness his first one and I witnessed the second one. Chris is awesome! (I missed Tulo GS last year because I was watching football.)

Ian Stewart was thrown in at third at the end of the game. For the bottom of the ninth he was out there. Big whoop. According to Thomas Harding, Ian Stewart is slumping. I know the reason why Ian is slumping, me. Ok, that's not the real reason, but I'm just trying to be funny. Here's that article: Slumping Stewart given work day. Thanks Thomas!

Article about tonight's game: Iannetta's grand slam buoys Rox- Troy Renck, Denver Post

What a start!

2009-05-04T19:43:00.000-07:00

RBI's for Troy(2), Clint and G, bases loaded and 2 outs!

Correia has given up 6 hits, 4 runs and walked 3!

Kick Padre butt guys!

EDIT: Arrggghhh, Jorge, you're killing me! Throwing error and 3 runs off 2 hits!

EDIT: Thanks to Chris Ianetta's GRand Slam, we won 9-6, and Taco Bell has to pay out! THis also drops San Diego to the bottom of the NL West!

MIsty, you'll be happy to know Chris's avg is up to .196!

I Never Post Pics

2009-05-03T21:44:00.000-07:00

So, I thought I'd post this one of Atkins that I found here. It was taken by Ezra Shaw.

Thoughts on Today's Game....

2009-05-03T21:08:00.000-07:00

I didn't get to watch most of it since I was at work. I was stunned to see that it was 0-0 when I finally tuned it at the top of the 6th. Then we made it to the 10th inning still 0-0, until SF got the walk-off single. What's going on with Manny Corpas? Can we give Huston Street another try? I'd much rather see him destroy the game. I feel so bad for Hammel. He pitched a beautiful six innings and then Corpas destroys it. I get so angry when that happens. I miss the Corpas of 2007.

On a high note, Atkins made a killer play today. You can catch it here

I think I'm going to get cable, so I can watch the boys. It's hard for me to contribute to the blog when I can't catch any of the games all the way through and without interruptions! I'm looking forward to your posts :D

Mile High Sports

2009-05-02T19:26:00.000-07:00

Just an FYI for those of you who love magazines, like myself, the current issue of Mile High Sports has Ubaldo on the cover, has a Q&A with Hurdle and some other good stuff. Check it out :)

Woo hoo!!!

2009-05-02T18:32:00.000-07:00

What a great day! Marquis with the 5-1 win, only giving up the one hit, for the one HR, and pitching the whole game! 3 hits, 3 RBI's 2 stolen bases and 2 homers for Spilly! Excellent work Ryan! And another HR for Brad!

This Is Random...

2009-05-01T17:46:00.000-07:00

But I just saw on Rockies All Access that Ian Stewart is a Broncos fan, Dexter Fowler is a Cowboys fan and Chris Iannetta is a Patriots fan.

Ian just gained a whole lot of points in my book!!!! And as sad as this is, poor Chris has lost some. :(

Poll Results and More

2009-05-01T13:02:00.000-07:00

So it looks like the majority of us think that Brad Hawpe is the Rockies player most deserving of being sent to the All-Star game.

Also, there is talk that Huston Street is going to be moved back to the closer spot. Thoughts on that anyone?

I don't have too much to say, and it is going to probably be like this until about Friday. I have finals this coming week and then school is over! But I MIGHT post some more on here, but I'm not going to promise.

The Rockies are playing the Giants tonight...Ubaldo Jimenez takes the mound for the Rockies and Randy Johnson for the Giants. We should see Hawpe back in the lineup tonight too.

Go Rockies!

PS--Vote in the new poll!

Blog Hog! :)

2009-04-30T22:26:00.000-07:00

I am working on my Diabetic Athletes essay and I just wanted to let you all know that my essay rocks, even if I get a bad grade because I figured out how to put a Rockies player, a former Bronco/current Bear, a former Dodger, and a Cheesehead all in one school assignment. Plus I get to write about sports that I love. I rock!

I needed a non-diabetic athlete to compare to Jason Johnson, to use as an example to explain how diabetic athletes are able to play as long as non-diabetic ones. Well, I found out that Glendon Rusch was the PERFECT pitcher to use. Go me!

Of course Jay is part of this essay. I'm using Aaron Rodgers as his comparison. But my plan is to use pre-diabetes stats, followed by post diagnosis stats, followed then by diabetic athlete to non-diabetic athlete.

I hope to at least get a B on this paper. A B would keep me at either a B+ or A-. I'll let you guys read it after I get done...

Just remembered something, from the first post of this new blog

2009-04-30T12:18:00.000-07:00

Katie, you suggested that we reintroduce ourselves on this new blog. So dang it, I'm going to (while avoiding my school work like the naughty girl I become at the end of my classes).

My name is Misty. I live in Colorado. I am a big Rockies fan, I am a Jay Cutler fan (but that is a story for a different sport in a different season). Moving on...

The four Rockies I will be reporting on are: Troy Tulowitzki, Chris Iannetta, Ubaldo Jimenez and Jeff Baker. The non-Rockie that I follow is Evan Longoria, although I've been neglecting him...

About my four Rockies:
Troy Trevor Tulowitzki- October 10, 1984
Position: Shortstop
Bats: right
Throws: right
Jersey number: 2
Major League Debut: August 30, 2006
Random Fact(s): One of his teammates in college was Evan Longoria, and on April 29, 2007 Troy became the thirteenth man to turn an unassisted triple play.

Christopher Domenic Iannetta- April 8, 1983
Position: Catcher
Bats: right
Throws: right
Jersey number: 20
Major League Debut: August 27, 2006
Random Fact: Played third base for one game last season (April 29, 2008) because of an injury to Troy Tulowitzki.

Ubaldo Jimenez- January 22, 2984
Position: Pitcher
Bats: right
Throws: right
Jersey number: 38
Major League Debut: September 26, 2006
Random Fact: Ubaldo can throw a fastball in the high 90s.

Jeffrey Glen Baker- June 21, 1983
Position: Utility player, sometimes second baseman
Bats: right
Throws: right
Jersey number: 10
Major League Debut: April 4, 2005
Random Fact(s): Shares his birthday with Prince William, was born in Germany.

Evan Michael Longoria- October 7, 1985
Position: 3rd base
Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Bats: right
Throws: right
Jersey number: 3
Major League Debut: April 12, 2008
Random Fact(s): Was AL Rookie of the Year for 2008; plays third base because in college Troy played short already, so he got moved to third base.

No picture of Evan taken by me... Yet.

And even though I haven't gotten approval for this, while Jeff Baker is on the DL, I'll be tracking Ian Stewart. He's become a new favorite of mine.

Pictures that are not mine...

2009-04-29T21:22:00.000-07:00

I would like to thank the photographers at the Rockies games. You guys rock!
This photo is from April 26th, 2009, by Doug Pensinger:
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These were also taken by Doug Pensinger, from today's game (April 29, 2009)...
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I am digging the facial hair on Chris, it looks good.

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This one I'm just gonna post the link for this one... Short hair, no facial hair is a good look on Ian.

"Little" Ian... Photographer unknown. Photo here...

Ian looks really adorable here:

Game Day... And I was there!

2009-04-29T20:14:00.000-07:00

So today was the last game of this series against the San Diego Padres. I had awesome seats... Thank you Tiffany. You are awesomeness, so is Denver Health. And whoever else allows you to get such a great deal on such great seats. Anyway...
I got to Coors really early, well early enough to check out BP. I didn't go anywhere that I could get a ball, just got tons of pictures of Chris, Troy, Clint and Ian. (This time I had lots and lots and lots of pictures of Ian.) I also when to the Rockies store. I purchased a copy of the Rockies Magazine. There are some personal pics of the guys and there is a feature on Huston Street. It's awesome. I got one for Katie also.
Before I go on, I want to mention that Jeff Baker is on the 15 day DL because of a hand sprain (?) or wrist sprain. Either way, I will be following Ian Stewart until Jeffy comes back.
I was in section 147, row 20, seat 9. I loved these seats so much. They are totally awesome. Of course I just love being at Coors Field period. It's so funny, I don't drink; I think that Coors is gross. Yet, I love Coors Field. Coors Field is the only thing I love about Coors.
Ok, game time...
The line-up was "Dex", "Sef Smif" (aka-Seth Smith), "Spilly", Helton, "Stewie", "Tulo", "Barmie", "Netta" and "Cookie". And let me just say, Cookie was awesomeness today. Anyway, the first inning, Cook pitched just 6 pitches I believe. The boys came up and battled. Then it was back to defense. Cook got out of the inning quickly again. Then the boys were back on offense.
I can't remember everything exactly, but I do remember that Troy got caught too far from first and was out. Then with Stewart on third Chris hit a Homerun! (I was on the phone with my finance counselor when this happened. We just hung up as Chris rounded the bases.)
Anyway, just about my boys:
Chris was 2-4: 1 homerun, 3 RBIs, 2 runs. His average is now at .176; and improving.
Troy was 2-4: 1 run, no RBIs. Troy got his average back up to .200. He's improving, slowly but at least his average is rising. (The best news, no injury! Thinking of last season. Unfortunately, no amazing feats either.)
--Totally random but for the month of April Chris and Troy have the same amount of HRs and RBIs.--
Ian was 0-1: 1 run, no RBIs, 2 walks.
--After his homerun today, Chris, Ian and Troy all have 3 homeruns a piece.--

Also totally random, Ian is cute. Just wanted to share. I mean, I got all of the baseball stuff out of the way, so gushing is ok now.

Picture time... My pictures... All taken by me!

Tulo at BP
BP for Stewart (?) with Tulo watching
Stewart "running" bases for BP
Barmes... It looks like he's about to hit Spilly. "Don't do it Clint. It's not worth it." :)
Barmes BP with Tulo and Fowler looking on
Barmes and Tulo
The devil child ERA
Sef Smif
Aaron and Ian... I just thought this looked cool.
Chris and Aaron, pre-game...

Off season birthday (first)

2009-04-29T19:52:00.001-07:00

I don't care what you all feel about Jay Cutler. Today is his birthday and since he's still my boy, I am going to wish him a happy (and safe) birthday.

So, Happy 26th Birthday to Jay Cutler. I hope he had a good one and a safe one.

Last year today we found out that Jay is a diabetic. He's been doing well (health-wise). I wish him many more birthdays.

I cannot find the photographer for this photo, but since it's not mine; here's the LINK

Good News On Hawpe!

2009-04-28T12:01:00.000-07:00

The following article is by Tracy Ringolsby and can be found here.

Medical Reports Positive on Hawpe

By Tracy Ringolsby

Brad Hawpe has received encouraging medical news.

What was a feeling of concern when Hawpe intially was injured in Monday night’s game against the Padres turned into a feeling of relief on Tuesday.

Hawpe is described as having suffered a contusion on his right neck. He is not expected to be placed on the disabled list and could return to the lineup by the weekend.

A concussion was ruled out by the doctors.

Hawpe was hit in the right side of the neck, just below the batting helmet, by a throw from Padres catcher Nick Hundley, who was attempting to pick Hawpe off second base. Hawpe was diving back into the bag when he was hit.

Initially Hawpe laid motionaless. Eventually a neck brace was placed on Hawpe as a precautionary move, and he was driven off the field and taken, by ambulance, to Rose Medical Center where a CT scan of his head and neck came back negative. He was released before midnight, returned to Coors Field and then spent the night at home.

All I can say is THANK GOD! I have been worried about poor Bradley all day! It is such a relief to know that he is okay. I can only imagine how his family was feeling when he got taken off the field. Let us all hope for a speedy recovery for one of our best players so far this season!!

In other news, I am sure you all saw Jacoby Ellsbury steal home the other night. I think Fowler needs to give that a shot. I'm serious. lol

Draft lovelies

2009-04-27T23:53:00.000-07:00

FNL tasty, Taylor Kitsch

JETS draft USG QB Mark Sanchez

Matthew Stafford, first pick for Detroit (poor guy) (photo courtesy of Getty, by David Bergman)

Texans pick, Brian Cushing (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

On a positive note...

2009-04-27T22:51:00.000-07:00

Despite the injury to Brad Hawpe, the Rockies defeated the Padres 12-7 in Hammels first outing for the team. Dexter Fowler stole a huge 5 bases to be the first rookie to do so since 1999! A total of 8 bases were stolen by the Rox today!

For the full story, go here to Yahoo!

Hammel's first outing for the Rockies

Photo courtesy of AP images (photographer unknown)

Scary Moment!

2009-04-27T20:27:00.001-07:00

Everyone, please keep Brad Hawpe in your thoughts and prayers! I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we hope he is okay and not too seriously injured.

Rockies Win!

2009-04-26T15:40:00.000-07:00

They won! They won!

Wow, that win felt really good didn't it?

And really, how AWESOME was Jason Marquis? I love that he hits. It makes me so happy! I love when pitchers help themselves out!

And Clint Barmes had another home run! And so did Spilly!

We need to play like this against the Padres. I HATE being in last place.

Come on boys keep it up!!

Picture from here.

Hot Photos, I love Christian Petersen and Andy Hayt Rogers

2009-04-26T11:17:00.000-07:00

First of all, just want to let you guys know that the pictures I took from April 24th are up on my MySpace, if you want to view them all. That's where you can see the Garrett pictures Tiffany.

And I wanted to post these hot pics of Troy and Ian.

First, Ian from photo day. This photo was taken by Andy Hayt Rogers. The link here.

Here's some photos from Christian Petersen:

link

link

And Katie, please fix the links. Send out an e-mail, when you get time, to tell us how do it, Please!!

Gotta give a shout out

2009-04-25T23:13:00.001-07:00

Atta boy Atkins! Nice two run homer tonight :)

Of course, I didn't get to watch the game because I am cursed to work every weekend until June :( I think I'm going to have to cave in and get cable. I miss watching the games. I never know what's going on and who has done what (unless I read your posts and the Rockies website).

I need to get to more games. I miss my season ticket :( Damn nursing school, damn economy, damn nursing school.

Katie, congrats on your acceptance to CU Denver :D We'll be glad to have you around more often :) *That means more ROCKIES games!*

April 24th and April 25th

2009-04-25T21:21:00.000-07:00

I finally got to go to my first game this season, and then I got to go to my second.
I took about 200 pictures. There is one that I took today by total accident, I kept it just for Kap.
Anyway, back to the games...
Friday, April 24th, 2009: I was only able to be there for 6 and a half innings. I had to leave during the 7th inning stretch because of my friends. One was tired and the other was cold. They were my ride home, so I had to leave. I didn't want to go, but I was given no choice.
The (official) players of mine that were out there were Chris and Troy. The other player (unofficial) was Ian Stewart. He was at second, in place of Clint.
The Rockies lost, but I gave myself a no decision on game attendance win/loss record. The no decision comes from leaving early. (If I could have stayed, I would have.)
The game started out bad. The ending was not much better. By the way, I sat in section 146, row 9. The seats were awesome.
Anyway, Chris got two knocks. He even was a run. He raised his average to .139, which is a good thing. Troy walked 4 times, which is a career high for him! He showed a lot of patience. I was pleased with him. Troy's average wasn't affected that much. Jeff Baker pinch hit and well, it wasn't anything special.
I apologize for all of the butt shots, but I was behind them, so...

Ian and Troy...

Jeff Baker...
Chris Iannetta...
Look, we have two first basemen...
And we have Cutie Tulowitzki...

April 25th, 2009:
Bad, super bad, start to the game. 4 runs in the first inning. Yuck!
Today was Ubaldo's start. It was cold. Our seats were up in the 300 area. But we were behind homeplate, Section 329, Row 10.
Chris didn't play, so my guys tonight were Troy and Ubaldo. Clint played today at second. (So Katie, I got pictures. They're not the best, but they're your boy.)
Troy's average is .176, not the best but he could be worse. Ubaldo got the lost.
Here are some pictures from today...

James Loney... For you Katie Andre Ethier is a Cutie Pie...
Ian Stewart...
Troy, just chillin'...
Ubaldo making an "adjustment"... (I don't know why, I don't know how, but I keep getting pictures of the boys making these "adjustments".)

And yesterday I gave our blog address to a girl sitting behind me, so I hope she checks it out. I think her name was Alicia. (If I'm wrong, let me know...)

Pic time

2009-04-25T01:11:00.000-07:00

Photos by Christian Petersen, for Getty,from the trip to Arizona

Todd 'Capt. Lush Hair' Helton

G in action

Troy at bat

And the scruffy but hot D-Back, Dan Haren. (damn his team)

SOBS

2009-04-24T19:27:00.000-07:00

The news I reported earlier about Taylor being moved to the 60 Day DL has been confirmed.

I am so sad. For me...but also for our bull pen! We need him!

*cries*

Atkins Article

2009-04-24T11:54:00.001-07:00

Here's an article about Atkins by Thomas Harding taken from the Rockies website.

I can't figure out how to post the link all pretty, so here you go!

Edit by Katie: here is the link! :D

Hahahahaha

2009-04-24T01:38:00.001-07:00

I would totally do this to my dog if I had a Chinese Crested!

Movie Report: Observe and Report

2009-04-23T18:14:00.001-07:00

Since our blog is now open to every topic, I thought I'd share my feelings about the movie Observe and Report featuring Seth Rogen, whom I love. I saw this movie last Thursday.

Where to start? The previews for the movie are pretty much the funniest parts of the movie. I was very disappointed. However, I don't think this movie is really intended to be incredibly funny. I feel like the movie was making fun of white trash, but it took it so far that you ended up feeling incredibly sympathetic to Rogen's character. At some points of the movie, I felt like people were laughing at parts where they shouldn't be. I can't laugh at other people's expense, especially when it deals with life circumstance and someone is trying to change their life....

Rogen's character wanted to be known in society, wanted to be a "hero" and had several issues, including bipolar disorder. He was in love with a hooker (she wasn't literally a hooker, but I call all dirty women hookers) who irritated me, and that's sad considering I love Anna Faris. I really hated her in this movie.

I am definitely a person who can laugh at anything and everything, but when it's an issue that is important to me (the issues addressed in this movie are important to me because I'm lame), then I can't really laugh at it, I guess. I guess I just sympathized and empathized with Rogen's character too much. His mother is an alcoholic in the movie and she passes out on the floor at night and sleeps there. She even tells Rogen's character that she blames him for his father walking out because he had "special needs" as a child and his father couldn't handle it. She tells him that she's going to stop drinking.....hard liquor and switch to beer because she "can slam them all day and still have her shit together." WTF? That's not funny. AT ALL.

I should stop now because I'm just ranting about how much I disliked this movie. Don't sell it as a comedy if it's not a comedy. Plus, there's nothing more disgusting than having to watch a chunky exhibitionist flash his junk. It was really gross. I'm talking full-frontal nudity running through a mall. *vomits*

All I'm trying to tell you ladies is don't go see this movie. Don't waste your money.

Bad News Alert!

2009-04-23T17:49:00.000-07:00

I've just heard that Taylor Buchholz has been moved from the 15 day DL to the 60 day DL.

I can't find an article or anything about this yet. But I don't think I need to tell you all how upset I am by this.

:(

No Baseball Today

2009-04-23T08:52:00.000-07:00

So what should you do with your time? Should you do house work, or homework? Or anything else that may be considered productive?

No. You should not.

You should watch Friday Night Lights.

Not the movie, although that is good too, but the TV show.

If you haven't watched this at all, I must tell you, you are missing out on some great dramatic TV!

The show is set in the football-obsessed town of Dillon, Texas. It follows the lives of the head coach and his players, along with their families, friends and love interests. It is much more than a show about football, and it sucks you in from the get-go. It is full of interesting characters, all who I feel have been developed pretty well. I have found myself literally yelling at the TV while watching, but that is because I'm weird. I yell at the characters, I cheer for the team during games...what can I say? I am obsessed.

The football games are all a bit dramatic, and almost all of them come down to the final minutes. There is so much drama that goes on, both on the field and off, and at times it may be a bit unrealistic. But it is such good drama! Plus there is a character for everyone's taste. You find yourself rooting for them to succeed in school, in love and in sports. My favorite character is the brooding bad-boy Tim Riggins, played by one of my main-men Taylor Kitsh. In the first few episodes he comes off as a complete ass, but the more you watch you just can't help but love Tim. Shout out to Shelbi who likes the adorable quarter back Matt Saracen! And ladies, the dudes on this show are HOT! hehe

Anyway, I am happy to tell you that the entire season 1 and season 2 are on www.hulu.com, so you really have no excuse not to watch now. Haha. My favorite episode is from season 1, called Mud Bowl. So yeah, watch this show! Even if you don't love football it is a good watch, very intriguing, at least for me.

Oh yea....FNL is on NBC! Watch it online here!

Do you already watch FNL? If so who is your favorite character!

First picture found here: click
Second picture found here: click

Today...

2009-04-22T20:22:00.000-07:00

Troy, well, I'm afraid that Temper Tantrum is making a comeback. I was hoping that Temper Tantrum was gone forever, but no... Troy is trying hard, I can tell but he's not doing well still. But still, I like to watch him (especially at bat).

Picture taken from daylife.com (here) Associated Press, not sure who the photographer is/was.
"I'm BACK!"

Jeff Baker got a hit in! But still, it doesn't do much when on can't score runs.

So, I found this picture of Chris. It's from gettyimages, found it through daylife.com ((Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)). Here's the link: click

Here's the photo:

The Rockies lost. Chris is still having trouble hitting the ball. Pitch the man a beachball, pitch to him underhand, have his wife throw him the ball, do something to get him to hit the ball. I know Chris will get out of this slump or whatever he's in. The good thing though, Chris is still looking handsome even if he's failing at the plate...

Absolutely gorgeous! The blue eyes are intense. I want him to get out of the slump!

Again, nothing to do with sports

2009-04-22T19:47:00.000-07:00

DO NOT KICK DOORFRAMES!!!

This morning I kicked the doorframe at my mother's. The same toe that I broke by kicking the marble doorframe back in Spain.

Needless to say, my mother got an earful of my curse words, and now I have a black little toe...again.

Note to all readers: Do not kick doorframes!

Finally A Victory!

2009-04-22T12:06:00.000-07:00

Recap of Last Night's Win

Well, after what felt to be 100 losses, the Rockies pulled out a win yesterday! And it was a good win too!

It looked a bit hairy there at times, and I'm gonna admit to you all that I crashed halfway through the top of the 8th inning. I was really tired though, and my bed was so cozy warm! Plus I had a Spanish test today so I guess it is best that I went to bed.

But, I am thrilled with the win last night. We needed that so badly, not only for our record but to boost our spirits a little bit.

Despite the win, one bad thing did happen. As I am sure you all know, Franklin Morales left the game in the third inning due to soreness in his arm. Frankie is listed as "day-to-day" and will probably miss his next start. There is talk that Jason Hammel may start. Click here for more.

Well, I'm not going to pretend this injury doesn't bother me. I am mostly worried about the idea of Hammel starting. Remember when Taylor Buchholz started a couple games for us in 200...7? I think it was 2007. But yeah, that was iffy. Of course the difference is that Taylor never wanted to start while Hammel would like to.

Rockies All-Stars

In other news, Thomas Harding has posted one of his most exciting articles yet(at least in my opinion) on the Rockies website. Could Brad Hawpe be an All-Star this season? Click here to see what Mr. Harding thinks.

I'm sure you know what I think! I've been saying all off season that this is going to be "Hawpe's year" and I am going to stick by that all season. I just hope he doesn't prove me wrong. Have I mentioned on here before how much I love Brad Hawpe? He is such a key player on our team, he has the ability to carry this team, and yet he has hardly any national attention. Oh wait, this is the Rockies of course our players don't have media attention. Hawpe could totally make the All-Star game, especially with our help! Don't forget to vote ladies! We can begin voting online on TODAY. And of course there will be paper ballots at the park. Anyway, I just need to shout out to my best friend in the whole world Sarah who is one of Hawper's biggest fans!

Random Stuff

So...do you know who is the biggest...idiot in all of baseball? Maybe idiot isn't the best word. But I sure enjoy making fun of him. Milton Bradley. Do you all remember when he went crazy on Bud Black and the ump against us? The same game where Garrett Atkins hit one of the most hilarious in-the-park homeruns ever? Well I know this was random, but I just have to tell you how much I laugh when I see Milton...I saw he was going to be suspended again, it must have been over ruled, and I fell out of my chair. Who do you guys like to make fun of? haha.

So the Rockies play the D'Bags...excuse me, the D'Backs again today. We have De La Rosa on the mound against Dan Haren. Should be a fun game.

And to those of you who have facebook accounts, you totally need to check out the Beat the Streak application. You pick a player that you think will get a hit and try and get the longest streak of hitters. I've picked Brad Hawpe for the last three days...day one wasn't so great. But last night worked out okay. It is really fun so try it!

Oh yeah...new poll up! Please vote without bias, you know what I mean. :P Also, that last poll results say that we think Dexter Fowler will steal the most bases this season! We'll see!

Go Rockies!

Tulo article...

2009-04-22T00:01:00.000-07:00

Um, Tulo, we know you hate the bench. Us fans hate to watch you struggle.

Tulo not happy about benching by Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post.
http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci_12195212

At least Troy understands it is early, there is time. And he didn't slam a bat about it. He's maturing.
Babies are cute when they cry, but adults are not.

Hooray!

2009-04-21T23:05:00.000-07:00

I see that we won the game tonight! Yessssssssssss. Fill me in, ladies!

April 19, April 20

2009-04-21T09:26:00.000-07:00

Chris hit a homerun on the 19th, he hit a single on the 20th. Chris' batting average is .111.
Troy is batting .220. And Ubaldo picked up the loss on the 19th.

Yahoo! Sports, Wrap of Last Night's Loss and Some Other Junk

2009-04-18T09:05:00.000-07:00

Hey all!

Last night's game, as I am sure you know was...disappointing. Our play so far this season has been disappointing. We started out so well too. But hey, I don't feel worried about it just yet. We are doing a lot of things right, just need to fix some things.

Like out bull pen.

And leaving runners on base.

But otherwise, I'm still feeling okay. Once Buchholz gets back I'll be feeling even better. We just need to hope that he brings the Buchholz we know and love, not the balking in the winning run Buchholz we have seen glimpses of.

And hey, what is there to worry about when we are ahead of Arizona in the standings?

Oh, and Hawpe's home run was awesome last night! Congrats to Brad on his first tater of the year!

Troy Tulowitzki is featured in an article on Yahoo! Sports. I'm sorry to post on your man Misty, I wasn't sure if you would see it, so enjoy!

Tulowitzki Commands Respect Once More

“Maybe, it was the best thing to happen to me. I learned a lot about myself. Maybe I had taken it for granted, playing baseball, getting to walk out onto a big-league field every day. I think I had lost my perspective a little bit. When it was taken away from me, it hurt.” -Troy Tulowitzki

It is a pretty great article, well if you like Tulo that is. Tulo haters won't enjoy it...but who really hates Tulo? haha.

Interesting Stats

I don't know about you guys, but I love to read statistics...when it comes to baseball even I can like math!

Jason Marquis is leading the team with a .600 batting average. Of course that is with only 5 at-bats. But I still find that pretty amusing. Among position players, Ian Stewart has the highest average at .400. In 28 at-bats, Clint Barmes is next on the list with a .286 average. And surprisingly, Chris Iannetta is hitting a mere .048...I have faith that number will go up.

Troy Tulowitzki is leading the team with 3 home runs, followed by Garrett Atkins, Dexter Fowler and Seth Smith all with 2.

Ryan Spilborghs is leading the team with 12 strike outs, followed by Iannetta who has 10.

In other news....Jason Hammel has an ERA of 12.00. Not pretty.

The NL West currently looks something like this:
Los Angeles Dodgers: 8-3
San Diego Padres: 8-3
Colorado Rockies: 4-5
Arizona Diamondbacks: 3-7
San Franciso Giants: 3-7

That puts us 1 game under .500 and 3 games back in the standings. Ugh.

Anyway, the Rockies are on FOX today, not FSN. 1:40 Mountain Time. Cookie takes the mound for us, let us hope for a victory. We need one!

Go Rockies!!!

I'm Sorry!

2009-04-17T18:43:00.000-07:00

Hi! I'm Mike Golic and I lost 50 pounds on nutri-system!

I mean...Hi everyone! It's me Katie!! Long time no see!

Just a quick apology from me, I haven't posted here in so long! My bad! I really don't know why either, I just haven't.

Well, some Rockies news I can post about...Huston Street has been moved out of the closer role and Manny Corpas has been put there. Clint Hurdle said he will use Street "as needed."

Boo. I was really rooting for Huston to do well, but he had his opportunity to shine and he fizzled. I just hope Manny does well in the 9th or we're screwed.

Actually that is a lie. If Buchholz was healthy I would put him in that spot.

Taylor Buchholz for closer yo.

Jackie Robinson Day

2009-04-15T19:25:00.000-07:00

Today the Rockie's honoured Jackie Robinson by wearing the number 42.

Here are some pics from the game that the Rox won 5-2.

The Toddfather in action

Seth Smith and Spilly almost collide in the outfield

Troy in action

Garrett and the 'issue'

All pics found on Yahoo's MLB page

Absolutely nothing to do with Baseball or Football

2009-04-15T18:56:00.000-07:00

HOLY

MOTHER

OF

DAYUM!!!!

Okay, like Hugh Jackman isn't already fabulous as Wolverine (even though he is almost a foot taller than the comic book character), now he's a Body By Milk dude!

Rox fall in Windy City

2009-04-14T09:22:00.000-07:00

I didn't get to watch this game, but my friends were keeping me updated. What a disappointing game. I can't even imagine playing ball in that type of weather. I'm from the midwest, so I remember how painful the weather can be.

Garrett was the only player to get a hit. Go Garrett.

Read about the story on the Rockies website. I'd post the link, but every time I try to post a link, it doesn't work.

Let's hope the weather is better tomorrow and that the boys get a win.

Spilly making the most of his starting spot

2009-04-11T23:07:00.000-07:00

Spilly is currently leading the MLB with his five doubles, and is currently batting .389.
There is a great story on him on the Rox site.

Spilly has also said he, and wife Stacey, will honour his mother, Esperanza Spilborghs, by naming their first child, due in July Kierra Esperanza Spilborghs.

Tonight's game

2009-04-11T20:57:00.001-07:00

Well, I didn't get to watch the game because I was at work for most of it. Plus, I don't have cable at home, so I can't watch it :( I did get to catch bits and pieces before I left work since they have cable. I listened to it on the radio on the way home. I've never listened to a game on the radio before. Very different.

Anyway, my man Garrett hit another homer! WOOHOO! I hope he keeps it up. :D I haven't been able to really research the game, so I have no idea if Seth hit? I know Yorvit was catching tonight, but I'm going to let you ladies fill me in on what happened.

I'm hoping we're not super busy at work tomorrow and I can catch the game there :-P

I hope everyone has a HAPPY EASTER!!!

Bottom of the 6th....

2009-04-11T19:07:00.000-07:00

A small little post.

Jason Hammel is pretty much adorable! Too bad he had a bad outing.

Clint Barmes' home run was awesome!

And to those of you who know about my Dad being in the hospital this weekend, he is home and is doing fine.:)

Go Rockies!

My 2 cents

2009-04-10T23:05:00.000-07:00

The Rockies won; I found silver nail polish; Chris is batting a measly .091; I didn't get to go to the game; and I am so getting my Taco Bell tomorrow.

By the way, the Rays lost. But Evan Longoria got two homers. That's #3 and #4, in three days. Geesh, what a show off!

And besides the Rockies awesome win against the Phillies, the Angels won. I wanted to share because of the whole Adenhart tragedy. And it keeps the Red Sox low on the AL East totem pole. Like totally on the bottom.

Good news, Rockies are #1. Arizona is at the very bottom!

Go Rockies!

Opening Day at Coors

2009-04-10T20:34:00.001-07:00

*SIGH* Can I just tell you all how much I LOVE baseball? It's ridiculous. I walked into Coors Field today and yelled, "I'M HOME!" That's often my most repeated joke with friends....I should live at Coors Field. I love it so much. Even in the winter when we're walking or driving past it I'll say, "Can I just live there?" I'm weird, though. The smell of hot dogs and seeing all the children with their favorite player's jerseys on. The adults that are often times hammered stepping into Coors Field because they've been tailgating. The way baseball, and sports in general, brings people together makes me incredibly happy. I can't explain it. I know everyone knows what I'm talking about. Everyone has to experience that feeling, otherwise they wouldn't waste their money and time going to a game. I love how one sport can bring so many people together to share the day together, cheering for their team, and otherwise, have nothing else in common. Plus, I love our team, even when they aren't playing their best, which was NOT the case today!

Well, I mean, there were some things that were stressing me out in the first two innings. Marquis was scaring me a bit, but he did us proud! I won't really recap the game since everyone watched it and Katie posted a huge blog about it!

As Katie already mentioned, and as everyone already knows, GARRETT GOT HIS FIRST HIT OF THE SEASON AND IT WAS A HOMER!!!!!!! Yes, I had to scream that at you. I can't agree more with Katie that Garrett's swing is "pretty" - haha :D I love to watch him. Oh, can I tell you how much fun I had trying to figure out all of their at bat songs?! Gotta love Spilly for always being the goofy one :D

The fans I was surrounded by were so awesome today. Can I tell you how much I HATE it when people feel the need to stand up and talk to the people next to them to figure out what they want to drink DURING AN INNING?! Sit down, dammit! Talk about it with your ass planted in your seat!!! This guy next to me was laughing so hard because I was screaming at this jackass to sit down while taking "drink orders" from his friends. It was really fun. Random story and pointless, but I wanted to share it anyway. I think it's partly because for the most part, I don't get too worked up about that kind of stuff, but today was special and I was annoyed. There were a lot of Phillies fans present, too, but they weren't obnoxious. Thank God. I'm still bitter about last year's games against the Cubs. Cubs fans are obnoxious. Who knows, maybe Detroit fans will think I'm obnoxious when I'm there in May to cheer the Rockies :D

GO ROCKIES!!!

Rox down Hamels

2009-04-10T18:48:00.000-07:00

So my non-Rockie was on the mound against the Rox today, and as much as I like Cole, I was glad to see the Rox win. Hamels was supposed to start opening day, but some elbow inflammation required a shot to relieve it, and he was backed up to start today. The Rox had 11 hits and 7 runs of him in 3 2/3 innings before he was pulled.

For more about the game, the Rox site has this story.

And here are some pics

Generic Super Tulo action shot!

The follow through of G's sweet homer!

Hamels giving up the mound

Home Opener Live Blog!

2009-04-10T13:26:00.000-07:00

Hey, I'll be writing this AS the game plays. Hopefully it isn't too weird. :D I might not do this again, we'll see how it works out. I do this a lot on a piece of paper or in a world document so I can see me initial thoughts of the game, but I'm going to do it here and see how it goes. It will probably be stupid and boring. Don't expect it ALL to be about the game, during commercials I might comment on some other things haha.

Initial thoughts, at the end of the first inning: What the crap. Our base running CANNOT be like that anymore. I also hope Marquis does a bit better in his next innings. My Grandma is at the game and I'm SO jealous of her, I'm not even in Wyoming today, I could be at the game since I'm only 15 minutes away from Coors. The fly over went over my house though, like they usually do, and that was cool.

Top of the second:
Dammit, lead off double. This is scaring me. Ugh. now there are two runners on....error on Tulo, although the ball did take a weird bounce. Dang 1-0 Phillies, not good. But luckily we got the out. I'm glad Fowler got the start today by the way, interesting move. But after how well he did in Arizona why not let him start in the home opener? Plus the lead off hit was cool, too bad it didn't work out. Phew, I'm glad that was an out, I thought it was hit harder off the bat. Hamels is hitting now. Shout out to Kim, who adopted him! Haha he played some golf there.:D Luckily its only 1-0 and not worse.

Bottom of the second: Garrett Atkins is leading off...takes first pitch for a strike. Garrett still doesn't have a hit this season, and that doesn't change with the ball he just hit to right field. He'll get one next time. Hawpe at the plate, first pitch is a ball. I can't tell you how excited I am for Hawpe this season, he is definitely one of my favorite Rockies and he has a great opportunity to shine with Holliday gone. 3-1 count on Hawper...now 3-2. Tulo is on deck, I hope Brad can get on. Hit the ball deep to center field and right into Shane Victorino's glove. Dang. Here comes Tulo. *clap clap clap clap clap Tu-lo* 2-1 count on Tulo, with 2 outs. now 3-1....good job being patient Troy, he has gotten better at that. Yey a walk to Troy! A lot of those pitches he would have swung at in his rookie season. Aww they just showed the injury report and I see Taylor's picture. *sad* Drew Goodman just said Taylor has started some throwing so that's good. Chris Iannetta is hitting now. 0-2 on Chris. 1-2. 2-2....damn a swing and a miss. Boo, we need to play better.

Top of third: I hope the Rockies get 7 runs today, just so I can get some tacos. Usually I'm in Wyoming and they don't do the tacos there which makes me want to cry. Because I don't need cheap food when I'm in Colorado since my parents feed me. When I'm at school I want the cheap food. Anyway, first hit of the inning right to Barmie who throws to Helton for an out. 1 out. 2-0 on Shane Victorino, who I really like when he isn't playing the Rockies...I saw him on John and Kate plus 8 and got way jealous of them. Walk to Shane, 1 runner on first, 1 out and Chase Utely...shout out to Tiffany who is at the game...is hitting. 1-1 count. I would love for him to hit into a double play right now. 1-2...weird pitch, great heads-up block from Iannetta...if he hadn't been paying attention Victorino would be on second. Dangit, I spoke to soon. He did it again and now he IS on second. YEY!!! Uteley strikes out! 2 outs, Victorino on 2nd. Ryan Howard is hitting, 1-0 count. He is huge, which I'm sure you know already. Hit to Spilly for an out...3 outs! Yey!

Bottom of the third: Do you guys like the show Friday Night Lights? I'm obsessed with it. If you aren't watching it you should be. Back to baseball now. Dinger is a jackass. Clint Barmes to lead off the inning, c'mon Clint!!! 0-1....dammit Clint, if you swing you better hit it. lol. 0-2. He always looks so worried when he is hitting, its so funny. Foul ball. LONG foul ball. Damn I want to be at Coors so bad right now. It looks so sunny and green. :( Another foul ball. ANOTHER foul ball. Way to eat up some pitches Clint! YEY!!!!!!! Lead off double from my main man!! My grandma better be cheering for him, she knows how much love I have for him. haha. Jason Marquis is hitting now...he is a bad bunter so far. 1-1 count. He keeps hitting the bunts foul. 1-2 count..2-2. George Frazier just told me that Marquis has some home runs, so let him hit! lol. YEY!!! They took my advice!! Clint Barmes scores on a single by Jason Marquis!!! 0 out, tie game, Fowler at the plate with Marquis on first. YEY FOR BASEBALL!! :D Dexter bunts....pulls a Willy Taveras...OMG WHAT THE CRAP. STUPID UMPIRE! HE WAS NOT OUT OF THE BASELINE. USE THE REPLAY! USE THE REPLAY! God. that SUCKS. Now the runner doesn't even advance. LAME. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Anyway. Spilly is hitting...1 out with Marquis at 1st. Fowler looks pissed in the dugout which he should be. SPILLY HITS A DEEP BALL!! Marquis stops at 3rd, 4th double for Ryan this season! Damn I love Ryan! :D Time for Helton to get some RBIs. 1-1 on Todd. 1-2 on Helton. Foul ball. 2-2. Did you know how much I love the national league? Designated hitting is for chumps, I love when a pitcher hits and runs the bases. Makes me happy. Anyway Helton hits to second base and scores Marquis. 2-1 Rockies, 2 outs. Watching Helton hit its hard to believe he had back surgery. What a stud. Okay Spilly is on 3rd for Atkins.Garrett still looking for his first hit of the season. PERFECT FIRST HIT! PERFECT!!! HOME RUN GARRETT ATKINS!!!!!! Scores SPILLY 4-1 ROCKIES!! YAY FOR GARRETT!!!! GOD THAT WAS PRETTY. Garrett has one of the prettiest swings in the MLB. Hawpe just hits a ground-rule double! YEY!! The bats are waking up! In your face Hamels! Boring, a visit to the mound. While we wait for more ball, I want to point out how attractive Brad Hawpe is. I'm sorry but its true. I'm gonna be honest with you all here and tell you I think he is the best looking Rockies player. Yeah, throw stones at me but its true. Here comes Tulo. He needs an RBI too.lol. 1-0 count. YES!!!!!!! Hawpe scores!!! TROY HIT A TRIPLE!! 5-1 Rockies!! My mom just yelled from downstairs "WHO NEEDS HOLLIDAY?" haha. She rules.Okay Iannetta is up now, but pops up and ends the misery for the Phillies. WHAT AN INNING! :D

Top of the fourth: That last paragraph was really long. I hope this one isn't because that will mean the Phillies do well. God I love baseball. Okay sorry I missed the beginning of this at-bat because my brother called. Jayson Werth is hitting...he just hit a double. Hawpe looks like his hand may be hurt, not good. Not good at all.NICE PLAY FROM BARMIE!

Okay, I'm sorry but I have to end here. I apologize, but I am going to go dye Easter eggs with my little brother. Sorry! But I'll post after the game.

GO ROCKIES!

No Rockies ball today

2009-04-09T21:49:00.000-07:00

Today was a travel day for our boys.
Tomorrow is the Home Opener. A certain member (or two) of our team will be there (?). Lucky her (them).
Today we found out about the untimely passing of Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart. He was killed in a car accident, a hit and run by a drunk driver.
Nick was only 22. Upon reading the article, I had tears in my eyes. Just hours before, the boy was pitching and then he was gone. (It reminds me a lot of Darrent. Either way, it's tragic.) The Angels had lost the game the Nick pitched 6 shut-out innings in. But after the loss of Nick Adenhart, I doubt that the Angels give a damn about what the score was or what the outcome was. They probably care about the first 6 innings though.
I just want to add, may he rest in peace.

And after that, back to baseball... Evan Longoria hit his second homerun. That's two in two days. Sounds familiar. Note to Evan: You're not Tulo, so stop trying ;D.

The win of Tampa Bay also signifies that the Boston Red Sox are tied for last place in the AL East. w00t!
Note: The Rockies are at the top, with the Giants, after a 3 whole games. :D The D-Backs are sitting at the bottom, all alone. Exactly where they should be...

Birthday Boy

2009-04-07T23:34:00.000-07:00

April 8, 1983: Domenic and Maria Iannetta welcomed a baby boy, the first for the both of them. They named this baby Christopher Domenic Iannetta. Chris grew up and has become the catcher for the Colorado Rockies. Today Mr. Iannetta turns 26.

Happy Birthday Chris!
And for your birthday present, I hope that you get a homerun and do well. Most of all, I hope that your teammates get you a win for your gift.

I didn't get my say, but I will now, then back to baseball

2009-04-07T22:29:00.000-07:00

We all know Katie's opinion about the Cutler trade. I was in Utah while the actual trade went down and was unable to post anything about it.

You girls can hate me all you want but I do hope that the Broncos blow the season. I want certain players to do well. But as a team, I want them to fall on their faces; to do a nose-dive just like the 2008 season.

All I want to add is:

http://www.daylife.com/photo/0dBcgrA67G8Rz?q=Jay+Cutler

http://www.daylife.com/photo/09z66j1c1AgIv?q=Jay+Cutler

He's happy, let him be happy. He now gets to play on a team that he has loved since he was a kid. Just like any other sports player who gets to realize their dream of playing on their favorite team, Jay is doing that now. Daniel Graham was excited to be back home when he got sent to the Broncos.
Jay did great for the Broncos when the defense actually did something. And although a lot of the fans think that Jay was whiny, I'm sticking by his side. Katie, you'd do the same for Clint, and Kim, you'd do the same for Garrett. The main difference is, you'd still like the Rockies. (If the Rockies traded Tulo, I'd be Rockies first, Tulo's new team second though.)

Now, on to baseball! We've got 159 (160+) more games to go. Let us be united in our Rockies fandom!

Opening Day and game 2

2009-04-07T22:03:00.001-07:00

So, I got to watch all of the Opening Day game. :p It was nice. I'm so happy to have baseball back!

So, Opening Day. Two of my guys, Tulo and Iannetta, started :p. Jeff Baker got one at bat eventually.
Tulo was 1-4. His one hit was a solo homerun. It was nice to see that from Tulo.
Chris was 1-3. His one hit was a solo homerun. He also had a walk. Back to normal Iannetta form, I guess.
Jeff was 0-1. But I'll let that slide...

So onto tonight's game, Game 2.
Pitcher was my boy U, also known as Ubaldo Jimenez. U pitched for 7 innings; he had four hits, no runs, no earned runs, 3 walks and 8 strike outs. He also got the win. Katie can relay the rest of the pitching (the end, the other important pitcher...)
I'd say that Ubaldo had an awesome first start.

Tulo started and so did Chris, again...
Tulo was 1-4 with yet another homerun (this one in the 5th inning). This is the first time since 2007 that he has homered in back to back games. Am I too optimistic to hope that he's three for three with homeruns tomorrow?
Chris, well, he was 0-4. He did a good job with Ubaldo though, so I'll let him get away with no hits. :)
Jeff didn't play today, but that's ok too. It's ok, especially if him not going in means that the pitcher is doing well. I'd rather have a good pitcher out there instead of seeing a bunch of pinch hitters coming in.

And quickly onto Evan Longoria. The Red Sox won :( Evan was 0-4 :( That's all I have to say about that.

And lastly, totally not baseball but it is connected:
Congrats to the University of North Carolina Tarheels (the college that Chris attended) on their NCAA Basketball Championship.
Too bad these basketball players don't realize that baseball is where it's at. :)

Opening Day...the Worst One Ever.

2009-04-07T11:30:00.000-07:00

The cable company in Wyoming BLOCKED the game. They played the entire pre-game and then switched to go-kart racing.

I was pissed to say the least. I guess they are blocking a total for 45 games for some reason, I emailed and called and complained but there still isn't a good enough answer.

But I don't get the game tonight either. I get Thursday's game and then pretty much the rest of April is blocked here. Same with May. But I'll be done with school around May 9th so once that happens I'll be happy.

Anyway, I bought the MLB Radio for $15.00 and that should be enough to get me through. I'm also going home this weekend so I can watch those games.

But here is my Opening Day analysis...it is slightly less than I had planned to write, but that is because I was so upset about not seeing the game. I also have a hard time with the radio...I get distracted. lol

So...first, I must say I was disappointed that Clint Barmes didn't get the start at second. :( That was the most upsetting thing of the day until I realized the game wasn't going to be on. And really...I can understand blocking games but WHY ON EARTH would you block OPENING DAY. So sorry this rant is never going to end just be warned.

Second comment....the home runs were crazy! I saw Seth Smith's on Baseball Tonight and couldn't believe how far he jacked that! Same goes for Iannetta's, I didn't see Tulo's. :(

I have to mention Brad Hawpe on here, I've been saying all off-season that this was going to be his year, and so far so good. What a great asset to our team. :D

Now for some more serious analysis(that is a joke fyi)

My mom called me yesterday to tell me how hot Huston Street is, as if I didn't know. But we spent a good ten minutes discussing how his good-looks really make us feel better about the Holliday trade.

Speaking of Holliday...I watched him on ESPN last night and green really isn't his color...I did enjoy seeing him get a hit, and pick his nose. haha.

I really don't have anything good to say...I had this whole intro planned out before the game started and I just got so upset by what happened I don't even feel like talking about it really. But I was going to tell you all that Opening Day is a holiday better than Christmas and how much I love it.

Needless to say Christmas was canceled for me yesterday.haha I am the MOST melodramatic person EVER.

I'm not even upset about the loss, we have a lot of baseball ahead. Tonight Ubaldo is pitching, and it should be fun. I'll be listening to the game on the radio while watching American Idol (Go Kris Allen!). Hopefully my blog coverage of the games gets a little better.

Sorry this post was 95% complaining. lol

It's BaaaaAAAAAck!

2009-04-06T06:24:00.000-07:00

Well, the long wait is over and the day is finally here! After a long and interesting off season the Rockies play their first game today!

The first real game without Matt Holliday is going to be strange...but I can't help but know we are going to be fine without him. We have a great group of guys going into the season and I am so looking forward to watching them. I admit I am really nervous for the game today, I can't really explain why.

Anyway, as I'm sure everyone is, I am very excited! Opening Day is like my favorite holiday! There is so much hope surrounding the first game of the season, every team can believe they're going to go far, and nothing has happened yet to stop them from doing so.

Aaron Cook takes the mound for the boys today, and I feel fully confident in his ability to pitch a good game.

Let's hope Opening Day goes a little better for us than it did last season. :D

Expect a full Rockies Opening Day Report from me sometime after the game.

Happy Baseball Season everyone! Go Rockies!

Rox pick up Hammel

2009-04-06T02:47:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately it's not Cole Hamels, but it is the long fancied righty, Jason Hammel from the Rays.

The Rox MLB page has the full story.

Hammel will start out in the bullpen, but his versatility could see him worked into the opening rotation. Anything that improves the team is fine with me!

My impression of Hammel as a Rockie!

First Vlog...Kinda Lame!

2009-04-03T07:26:00.001-07:00

Jay Cutler Traded

2009-04-02T15:34:00.000-07:00

Jay Cutler has been traded to the Chicago Bears for a first and third round pick in 2009, a first round pick in 2010 and QB Kyle Orton. Read about the trade here.

Kyle Orton's Bio.
Jay Cutler's Bio.

I think this is a good trade for both teams, look at all those picks! I'm happy with it, we could do a lot with two picks in the first round this draft. Also, the first round pick in 2010 is going to be very interesting.

I think Orton looks a bit like Jay, at least in his little bio picture. Kinda funny!

PS -- A link to the TE&HR archives has been added to the links list.

We Have A Closer.

2009-04-02T11:46:00.001-07:00

Huston Street has been named the closer after competing with Manny Corpas this spring for the job.

Read about it here.

I was hoping Street would win the closer spot, to me it helps validate the Holliday trade. We'll see how he does of course, I can't make up my mind completely until I see him in action. Not being able to see Spring Training sure messes up my ability to create informed predictions for the season!

What do you think? Did the right man get named closer?

4 days until Opening Day!

Utley Update

2009-04-01T22:19:00.001-07:00

So, I haven't posted anything about Utley's recovery from hip surgery on November 24th. Originally, it was speculated that Utley wouldn't be back in the groove for 4-6 months. However, he has proven us wrong. I'm happy to report that he is making progress! Read more about Utley's progress: here

Also, I thought I'd include a little interview with my favorite Philly about his hip injury. Click here.

Rockies Wrapping Up Spring

2009-04-01T18:31:00.000-07:00

As you may already know, Dexter Fowler has made the Rockies. I for one am very interested to see what happens there. I've been excited to see Fowler in the big leagues for some time now. It does come at a price though, blog-favorite Scott Podsednik was cut. I really enjoyed him last season, but it seems like the Rockies are sticking with the youth. Luckily, Fowler has speed so we won't lose that. And you know what is SO very cool? Like our boy Tulo, Dexter completely skipped playing in AAA. That is AWESOME. Let's just hope it works out well! Click HERE for more information.

In other news, it looks like the rotation is finally set, along with the roster. Here is the starting rotation:

1) Aaron Cook
2) Ubaldo Jimenez
3) Franklin Morales
4) Jason Marquis
5) Jorge De La Rosa

For the most part it doesn't look bad. But I'm nervous for Morales. I just don't have faith in him. But maybe he will prove me wrong, hey I HOPE he proves me wrong. Also related to pitching, I sure hope to get some news on Buchholz soon, I have been worrying about him, I just have this fear he will struggle all season because of the elbow. I really hope that isn't the case! Especially since I have my new Buchholz t-shirt! There are probably like 10 people in the entire world with Taylor Buchholz shirts. haha.

We also have our roster set and the depth chart! You can see that here. I can't tell you why, but looking at the depth chart fascinates me, I can stare at it for twenty minutes and never get bored.

Oh! And the Denver Post twitter alerted me today that the closer job should be decided tomorrow! How exciting!!!

Poll Results

2009-04-01T09:54:00.000-07:00

So the last poll question was: Who will win the NL West?

I asked for honest answers, putting your Rockies allegiance aside. Here are the results:

Colorado Rockies 50% of the vote
San Diego Padres 25% of the vote
Los Angeles Dodgers 25% of the vote

D'backs and Giants both did not receive votes.

Well, it looks like we have some optamistic fans around these parts! And I hope our predictions are correct.

In other news:

I am working to get this back up to speed as fast as I can. Once again if you have links you would like to add to the sidebar let me know. Also, if you have a poll question let me know! I am putting up a new one in just a minute so vote...but I might need ideas for the future.

Also, I might post a short bio about myself later since I don't have much homework tonight. Feel free to do the same thing ladies. It doesn't need to be too elaborate, just some basics.

Happy April everyone!

5 days until opening day! Go Rockies!

Jay Cutler, My Opinions As a LIFE LONG Fan of the Denver Broncos

2009-04-01T06:26:00.000-07:00

by: Katie! :D

Warning, the following post is a bit passionate, and maybe a bit bitchy. But I can't help but share my opinions here as this is a place for us to talk about sports, weather we agree or not.

Anyway, about Jay Cutler...

Send him to Detroit! Gosh this bothers me, he couldn't even TRY it out for one season before completely freaking out? It is really sad when the college football players I know are more mature than that. As you might know, the Wyoming Cowboys coach Joe Glen got fired after last season, leaving many players who liked him on the team. Despite being unsure about our new coach many of our players are at least giving him a shot and attending work outs etc. And no, not all of them like the new coach, but they are still there, trying. Even my 18 year old brother has shown more maturity when it comes to coaching changes.

It just baffles me I guess. Proof that athletes are paid too much money, they become spoiled. Jay should have been happy to be playing in the NFL at all because so few people with that dream really do make it there.

It really saddens me that so many people are blaming the management and McDaniels for this, every coach and owner has the right to test the trade waters with ANY player. Yes, even Mr. High and Mighty Jay Cutler. He took this the completely wrong way. One misunderstanding spiraled out of control in what I am going to call the temper tantrum of the century. I just hope we get a decent QB to replace his ass, although Chris Simms might not be THAT bad.

Granted, I'm sure Jay is not completely at fault with this issue, I'm sure someone in the organization has made him angry in some way, and I am also not trying to say that I am on Josh McDaniels side. Because the man hasn't even coached one game for the Broncos. I am waiting to make an opinion on him. And guess what? I wasn't even sure of what I thought of Jay...sometimes I thought he was awesome, and other times I just wanted to smack him. My Dad, has told me since we drafted Jay, that he doesn't like his attitude. He always calls Jay "The Jerk" and you know what, after what has gone down this off season, I couldn't agree with my Dad more.

Anyway, as someone who grew up in a Broncos-loving family, loving the Broncos myself for my entire existance, I'm still going to be in the orange and blue every Sunday, because after all, I am a fan of the Denver Broncos first and foremost, not the Denver Broncos as led by Jay Cutler. Whoever is the coach, the quarterback, the tight end, the safety, I will cheer for the Broncos forever!

Issues like this really upset me because people forget why they watch football to begin with. No one watches football just because they want to complain about the team's players and front office moves all the damn time. People watch football because it is an awesome game, because it is full of emotions and nerves. There is a reason it is the most popular game in the United States. It brings people together, it creates hatred and love at the same time. Football excites millions of people. Football is simply a game played on a huge national stage, and yet people watch it every week. I assure you that all these Broncos fans who are going crazy will all be in front of their televisions come fall, because no one who loves football, or loves a team can simply give up. That's just not how it works. What did Alex Rodriguez say? Something like "baseball is bigger than A-ROD" well Mr. Cutler, football is bigger than you.

Geez, this is long and I am probably going to get in trouble for sharing my opinion, but the point of blogging is to share opinions. Thanks for reading if you read it all. And remember that we are all entitled to our opinions, and they are allowed to be different. Debates are fine, fighting is bad! :D

Brace yourself

2009-03-31T21:55:00.000-07:00

Now may be a good time to swear off the forums.

Multiple sources, including the Broncos Official Site, that Bowlen is going to accomodate Jay's request for a trade after the QB has refused to talk to the Broncos to resolve the "trade-gate" issue.

Broncos Site

I think I mostly fixed my old posts.

2009-03-31T21:39:00.000-07:00

I am acknowledging that I have received your e-mail Katie. I checked my posts from the other blog. I think that most of mine are ok, even the ones with the articles. I posted a link with every article. The main thing I didn't do was post the authors. Anyway, I will stop the copy and paste, unless it's just the link.

Welcome!

2009-03-31T16:45:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the all new Tight Ends and Hot Rox!

Here we can continue posting about our favorite athletes and teams, but we need to be more responsible than we were last time! From now on, NO COPYING AND PASTING of articles. Simply LINK to the article and share your thoughts in an entry. Also, please cite all picture sources.

Everyone still has access to the original archives so they are not lost forever. If you need to go there to see something previously written go ahead. Since this is a new blog, with an old title I think it is safe to say introductions are necessary. So please introduce yourself when you get a chance.

Also, I don't think the players need re-introduced since they are listed in the side bar.

It is going to take me a little bit to get this site like the original blog, so bear with me! I hope we can continue to post here like we did on the Original Tight Rox, but in a better way than before.

Thanks guys for understanding, and a special thanks to Thomas Harding for being so kind!

Go Rockies!