Rockies’ minor league left-hander Joe Torres was suspended 50 games for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.
Torres, who was selected 10th overall by the Angels in 2000, had a 2.24 ERA and 62/23 K/BB ratio over 56 1/3 innings as a reliever last season with Double-A Tulsa. Now 29 years old, he’s unlikely to ever make it to the major leagues.
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The Rockies announced Monday that they have a “handshake agreement” on a contract extension with manager Jim Tracy.
Exact terms aren’t yet available. “We expect this relationship to continue for a number of years,” read a statement by Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd. “We are building a culture of value together in a world of performance.” Tracy, who was previously signed through the 2012 season, has led the Rockies to a 230-210 record (.523) since taking over for Clint Hurdle in May of 2009.
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Rockies manager Jim Tracy said Thursday that Juan Nicasio (neck) will have no restrictions this spring.
It’s wonderful news, just seven months after Nicasio fractured his C-1 vertebrae upon taking a line drive to the head. He was able to face live hitters without any mental or physical issues in early January and will compete for a spot in the Rockies’ starting rotation this spring.
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Rockies signed RHP Zach Segovia to a minor league contract.
Segovia, who turns 29 in April, posted a 3.98 ERA and 50/38 K/BB ratio over 63 1/3 innings with the Brewers’ Triple-A affiliate last year. The 2002 second-round pick hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since 2009 as a member of the Nationals.
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Jorge De La Rosa remains ahead of schedule in his recovery from elbow surgery, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post.
De La Rosa will undoubtedly exercise his $11 million player option for 2013, according to Renck. Doing so will give the Rockies an $11 million club option for 2014. De La Rosa underwent Tommy John surgery last June. He is currently aiming to return to the Rockies in May or June.
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Jhoulys Chacin has refuted a claim by Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd that he didn’t work hard enough over the offseason to stay in shape.
“I came to Arizona this past Monday. I have not stopped training during the winter, both in my country and here. I have always done the best job I could all throughout these past few months,” Chacin told Purple Row, an SB Nation blog. “I don’t know where these comments came from, I believe they’re the result of what other people have told him, instead of his own personal evaluation.” Chacin said he currently weighs 226 pounds, which is two pounds lighter than he was at the start of spring training last year. “I am looking forward to meeting O’Dowd personally and I am confident that he will have a different conclusion after a first-hand evaluation,” the pitcher said.
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Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that Drew Pomeranz “has lost weight and impressed the staff with his conditioning.”
Pomeranz, who was the biggest piece acquired by the Rockies in last year’s Ubaldo Jimenez trade, posted a 5.40 ERA and 13/5 K/BB ratio over his first four major league starts last season. He’ll be in competition for a rotation spot this spring and should earn one barring a really poor showing. The lefty has plenty of long-term upside but probably can’t be relied on as a fantasy asset in 2012.
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According to the Denver Post’s Troy Renck, Rockies GM Dan O’Dowd thinks Jhoulys Chacin needs to drop weight.
Chacin decided to spend his offseason in his native Venezuela rather than Tucson, Arizona and apparently put on some pounds. The 24-year-old right-hander has about two weeks to get into the best shape possible. Pitchers and catchers are due to report on February 18.
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Rockies signed C Steve Holm to a minor league contract.
Holm, 32, batted .118/.167/.176 in a cup of coffee (18 plate appearances) with the Twins last season. He’ll function as organizational catching depth for the Rox.
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Rockies acquired RHP Jeremy Guthrie from the Orioles for RHP Jason Hammel and RHP Matt Lindstrom.
The deal was completed just before Guthrie was scheduled to enter an arbitration hearing with the Orioles. He has instead agreed to a one-year contract with Colorado. The 32-year-old right-hander posted a 4.33 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 130/66 K/BB ratio in 208 innings last season for Baltimore. Guthrie is durable, but he’s also a flyball pitcher and is doubtful to suddenly stumble upon dominance out in Colorado.
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