| 2009 Colorado Rockies | |||
| Second Place, National League West | |||
| 2009 National League Wild Card Winners | |||
| Win-Loss | 92 – 70 | Team Average | 0.261 |
| Runs-Runs Allowed | 804 – 715 | Team OBP | 0.343 |
| Team ERA | 4.22 | Team SLG | 0.441 |
| Team WHIP | 1.45 | Team OPS | 0.784 |
Incoming
| Date | Player | Type | Team | Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/10 | Todd Helton | Re-signed | Rockies | 1B |
| 03/01/10 | Brad Eldred | Minor League Deal | - | 1B OF RF |
| 03/01/10 | Travis Metcalf | Minor League Deal | - | 3B |
| 02/23/10 | Nick Bierbrodt | Minor League Deal | - | SP RP |
| 02/06/10 | Alex Escobar | Minor League Deal | - | OF CF RF |
| 02/06/10 | Chris Gissell | Minor League Deal | - | RP |
| 02/06/10 | Josh Phelps | Minor League Deal | - | 1B DH |
| 02/06/10 | Bronson Sardinha | Minor League Deal | - | OF RF |
| 02/02/10 | Robby Hammock | Minor League Deal | - | C OF LF |
| 02/01/10 | Melvin Mora | Signed Deal | Orioles | 3B OF |
| 02/01/10 | Damian Moss | Minor League Deal | - | SP |
| 01/28/10 | Justin Speier | Minor League Deal | Angels | RP |
| 01/27/10 | Tim Redding | Minor League Deal | Mets | SP |
| 01/23/10 | Jason Giambi | Signed Deal | Rockies | 1B DH |
| 01/22/10 | Rafael Betancourt | Avoided arbitration | Rockies | CL RP |
| 01/21/10 | Jay Payton | Minor League Deal | - | OF CF LF |
| 01/19/10 | Paul Lo Duca | Minor League Deal | - | C |
| 01/19/10 | Jason Hammel | Avoided arbitration | Rockies | SP RP |
| 01/19/10 | Huston Street | Avoided arbitration | Rockies | CL |
| 01/18/10 | Ryan Spilborghs | Avoided arbitration | Rockies | OF CF LF RF |
| 01/14/10 | Taylor Buchholz | Avoided arbitration | - | RP |
| 01/14/10 | Clint Barmes | Avoided arbitration | Rockies | 2B SS |
| 01/14/10 | Jorge de la Rosa | Avoided arbitration | - | SP RP |
| 01/04/10 | Miguel Olivo | Signed Deal | Royals | C |
| 12/18/09 | Juan Rincon | Minor League Deal | Rockies | RP |
| 11/20/09 | Paul Phillips | Minor League Deal | Rockies | C 1B |
| 11/05/09 | Randy Flores | Avoided arbitration | Rockies | RP |
| 11/05/09 | Matt Belisle | Avoided arbitration | Rockies | SP RP |
Outgoing
| Date | Player | Type | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/10 | Yorvit Torrealba | Signed Deal | Padres |
| 01/29/10 | Josh Fogg | Minor League Deal | Mets |
| 01/23/10 | Jose Contreras | Signed Deal | Phillies |
| 12/22/09 | Garrett Atkins | Signed Deal | Orioles |
| 12/21/09 | Jason Marquis | Signed Deal | Nationals |
| 12/15/09 | Joel Peralta | Minor League Deal | Nationals |
| 12/11/09 | Ryan Speier | Minor League Deal | Nationals |
| 12/07/09 | Matt Murton | Signed in Japan | Japan |
| 11/13/09 | Edwin Bellorin | Minor League Deal | Royals |
| 11/09/09 | Mike McCoy | Claimed on waivers | Blue Jays |
Rafael Betancourt – Rockies – 3/12 7:31 pm
Troy Renck of the Denver Posts thinks Rafael Betancourt (shoulder) is going to begin the year on the disabled list.
Rafael Betancourt – Rockies – 3/10 5:26 pm
Rafael Betancourt (shoulder) pitched off flat ground Wednesday.
Rafael Betancourt – Rockies – 3/9 1:12 am
Rafael Betancourt (shoulder) did not play catch on Monday due to the wet field conditions.
Tim Redding – Rockies – 3/7 3:08 am
Tim Redding is hoping to land a spot in the Rockies’ starting rotation.
Joe Beimel – Free Agent – 3/5 1:49 pm
According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, left-handed reliever Joe Beimel remains firmly on the Mets’ radar.
Todd Helton – Rockies – 3/4 12:44 am
Todd Helton and Jason Giambi will be allowed to sit out the Rockies’ spring training games until late next week.
Joe Beimel – Free Agent – 2/27 4:52 pm
Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that free agent left-hander Joe Beimel is still looking for a contract in the $2 million range.
Joe Beimel – Free Agent – 2/26 11:58 pm
Joe Beimel tells the Denver Post that he is considering an offer from the Mets.
Joe Beimel – Free Agent – 2/9 9:19 pm
Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that left-hander Joe Beimel isn’t likely to return to the Rockies.
Alex Escobar – Rockies – 2/6 6:23 pm
Rockies signed OF Alex Escobar to a minor league contract.
Josh Phelps – Rockies – 2/6 6:16 pm
Rockies signed 1B Josh Phelps to a minor league contract.
Melvin Mora – Rockies – 2/5 9:53 pm
Rockies signed infielder Melvin Mora to a one-year, $1.3 million contract.
Robby Hammock – Rockies – 2/2 3:45 pm
Rockies signed C Robby Hammock to a minor league contract.
Yorvit Torrealba – Rockies – 2/1 9:07 pm
Yorvit Torrealba has a one-year offer on the table from the Padres, and is hoping to negotiate with the Mets, according to ESPN.com’s Buster Olney.
Jimmy Gobble – Rockies – 1/28 8:42 pm
Rockies sign LHP Jimmy Gobble to a minor league contract.
Justin Speier – Rockies – 1/28 8:29 pm
Rockies signed RHP Justin Speier to a minor league contract.
Tim Redding – Rockies – 1/27 9:52 pm
Rockies signed RHP Tim Redding to a minor league contract.
Jason Giambi – Rockies – 1/26 1:48 pm
Rockies signed 1B Jason Giambi to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.
Jason Giambi – Rockies – 1/23 6:33 pm
SI.com’s Jon Heyman reports that Jason Giambi’s one-year contract with the Rockies is worth about $1.5 million.
Jason Giambi – Rockies – 1/23 2:29 pm
Jason Giambi is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Rockies, reports ESPN’s Andrew Marchand.
Jose Contreras – Rockies – 1/22 8:01 pm
Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports that the Phillies have signed right-hander Jose Contreras to a one-year contract.
Jay Payton – Rockies – 1/21 1:53 pm
Rockies signed OF Jay Payton to a minor league contract.
Rafael Betancourt – Rockies – 1/19 6:00 pm
The Rockies and RHP Rafael Betancourt avoided arbitration Tuesday by agreeing to a two-year, $7.55 million contract.
Jose Contreras – Rockies – 1/14 8:23 pm
The Cubs, Cardinals, Rockies, Phillies and Padres are among the teams interested in free agent right-hander Jose Contreras, according to Ken Davidoff of New York Newsday.
Yorvit Torrealba – Rockies – 1/12 1:38 am
The Giants have talked to free agent catcher Yorvit Torrealba about a possible reunion, according to Jeff Fletcher of AOL Fanhouse.
Miguel Olivo – Rockies – 1/11 3:03 pm
As part of his new contract with the Rockies, catcher Miguel Olivo has a vesting option for 2011.
Russ Ortiz – Rockies – 1/9 1:11 pm
The Dodgers have signed P Russ Ortiz to a minor league contract, reports MLB.com’s Ken Gurnick.
Miguel Olivo – Rockies – 1/5 1:11 am
Rockies signed C Miguel Olivo to a one-year, $2.5 million contract with a club option for 2011.
Jose Contreras – Rockies – 1/2 10:49 pm
The Rockies continue to talk with the agent for free agent right-hander Jose Contreras, reports Troy Renck of the Denver Post.
Juan Rincon – Rockies – 1/2 10:08 pm
Juan Rincon will receive a split contract with the Rockies, reports Troy Renck of the Denver Post.
Yorvit Torrealba – Rockies – 12/31 3:31 am
According to Troy Renck of the Denver Post, the Rockies are close to ending talks with free agent catcher Yorvit Torrealba.
Jose Contreras – Rockies – 12/28 9:41 pm
The Cubs have interest in free agent right-hander Jose Contreras, according to ESPN Chicago’s Bruce Levine.
Jason Marquis – Rockies – 12/21 9:01 pm
According to ESPN.com’s Buster Olney, the Nationals and free agent Jason Marquis have agreed on a two-year, $15 million deal pending a physical.
Jason Marquis – Rockies – 12/21 7:51 pm
According to an MASNsports.com report, the Nationals have signed free agent starter Jason Marquis.
Garrett Atkins – Rockies – 12/21 6:56 pm
Garrett Atkins is expected to undergo a physical in Baltimore on Tuesday, according tot he Baltimore Sun.
Juan Rincon – Rockies – 12/19 12:57 am
Rockies re-signed RHP Juan Rincon to a minor league contract.
Garrett Atkins – Rockies – 12/17 4:25 pm
Garrett Atkins can make up to $5 million in his contract with the Orioles, Dan Connelly of the Baltimore Sun reports.
Garrett Atkins – Rockies – 12/17 3:52 am
The Baltimore Sun is reporting that the Orioles have signed 3B Garrett Atkins to a one-year deal, salary unknown.
Garrett Atkins – Rockies – 12/16 8:10 pm
According to ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick, recently non-tendered third baseman Garrett Atkins has received offers from at least three teams.
Garrett Atkins – Rockies – 12/16 1:54 pm
According to the Denver Post, non-tendered third baseman Garrett Atkins is already drawing a good deal of attention.
Jason Marquis – Rockies – 12/16 2:37 am
According to MLB.com’s Bill Ladson, there is mutual interest between free agent starter Jason Marquis and the Nationals.
Yorvit Torrealba – Rockies – 12/16 1:06 am
Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd is ‘not optimistic’ that the team can reach contract terms with catcher Yorvit Torrealba.
Garrett Atkins – Rockies – 12/13 5:43 am
Rockies non-tendered Garrett Atkins.
Jason Marquis – Rockies – 12/11 11:47 pm
Team officials advised not to get ‘too excited’ about Jason Marquis coming to the Orioles, reports Roch Kubato of MASNSports.com.
Jason Marquis – Rockies – 12/11 9:21 pm
Sources have informed Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com that the Mariners are interested in free agent right-hander Jason Marquis.
Yorvit Torrealba – Rockies – 12/11 5:23 pm
According to Troy Renck of the Denver Post, the Rockies and catcher Yorvit Torrealba are $400,000 apart in contract talks.
Jason Giambi – Rockies – 12/10 7:22 pm
Manager Jim Tracy would like to see free agent Jason Giambi return to Colorado next season.
Jason Marquis – Rockies – 12/10 4:15 pm
According to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post, there’s ‘no chance’ that free agent right-hander Jason Marquis will return to the Rockies.
Yorvit Torrealba – Rockies – 12/10 12:43 am
The Rockies and catcher Yorvit Torrealba are about $1 million apart on a two-year contract, according to FOXSports.com’s Tracy Ringolsby.
Jason Marquis – Rockies – 12/9 10:57 pm
According to FOXSports.com’s Jon Paul Morosi, the Mets and Nationals ‘continue pursuing’ free agent right-hander Jason Marquis.
Jason Marquis – Rockies – 12/9 9:09 pm
According to Steve Henson of Yahoo! Sports, the Rockies are open to bringing back right-hander Jason Marquis ‘at a reduced number.’
Yorvit Torrealba – Rockies – 12/9 8:33 pm
The Rockies are on the verge of re-signing catcher Yorvit Torrealba to a two-year deal, reports Troy Renck of the Denver Post.
Yorvit Torrealba – Rockies – 12/9 1:03 am
According to MLB.com’s Thomas Harding, the Rockies have offered a two-year contract to free agent catcher Yorvit Torrealba.
Yorvit Torrealba – Rockies – 12/8 9:28 pm
The Rockies are ‘aggressively trying’ to retain free agent catcher Yorvit Torrealba, Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports.
Yorvit Torrealba – Rockies – 12/8 7:02 pm
David Lennon of New York Newsday reports that Mets general manager Omar Minaya met with Yorvit Torrealba’s agent on Tuesday.
Jason Marquis – Rockies – 12/8 2:29 pm
Yankees GM Brian Cashman confirmed Monday that he’s spoken with the representatives for free agent right-hander Jason Marquis.
Rafael Betancourt – Rockies – 12/8 4:22 am
Rafael Betancourt has accepted arbitration from the Rockies.
Matt Murton – Rockies – 12/7 10:05 pm
The Rockies have sent the rights to OF Matt Murton to the Hashin Tigers.
Matt Murton – Rockies – 12/7 8:44 pm
Rockies released outfielder Matt Murton.
Rafael Betancourt – Rockies – 12/7 5:29 am
The Brewers have interest in free agent Rafael Betancourt, but are unlikely to persuade him from accepting arbitration from the Rockies.
Rafael Betancourt – Rockies – 12/6 11:55 pm
Sources have informed Tracy Ringolsby of FOXSports.com that right-hander Rafael Betancourt is prepared to accept the Rockies’ offer of arbitration
Rafael Betancourt – Rockies – 12/5 2:34 am
The Rockies are hopeful that Rafael Betancourt accepts their arbitration offer, according to FOXSports.com.
Yorvit Torrealba – Rockies – 12/4 3:51 am
Yorvit Torrealba’s agent, Melvin Roman, told MLB.com’s Thomas Harding that the Rockies are still interested in re-signing his client.
Jason Marquis – Rockies – 12/3 10:04 pm
Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd and free agent Jason Marquis denied an SI.com report that the 31-year-old right-hander will reject Colorado’s arbitration offer due to a ‘falling out over his reaction to his not getting a playoff start.’
Rafael Betancourt – Rockies – 12/3 4:07 pm
The Rockies are tentatively scheduled to meet with Rafael Betancourt’s representatives in Indianapolis on Monday, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post.
Rafael Betancourt – Rockies – 12/2 4:28 pm
According to FOXSports.com, the Cubs, Phillies and Giants had interest in Rafael Betancourt before he was offered arbitration Tuesday.
Jason Marquis – Rockies – 12/1 4:36 pm
The Rockies have offered salary arbitration to right-hander Jason Marquis and reliever Rafael Betancourt.
Jose Contreras – Rockies – 11/28 7:03 pm
Jose Contreras won’t be a fit with the Softbank Hawks in Japan, according to Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker.
Jose Contreras – Rockies – 11/27 4:18 pm
Free agent right-hander Jose Contreras met and worked out Thursday for officials of the Softbank Hawks in Japan.
Yorvit Torrealba – Rockies – 11/25 1:42 am
The Blue Jays are reportedly interested in catcher Yorvit Torrealba, according to MLB.com.
Yorvit Torrealba – Rockies – 11/23 8:43 pm
The Giants are interested in free agent catcher Yorvit Torrealba, according to MLB.com.
Jose Contreras – Rockies – 11/21 7:24 pm
Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker reports that Jose Contreras is seeking employment in Japan.
Paul Phillips – Rockies – 11/20 9:09 pm
Rockies signed C Paul Phillips to a minor league contract.
Garrett Atkins – Rockies – 11/20 1:36 pm
The Rockies told Garrett Atkins Thursday that he will not be released.
Jason Marquis – Rockies – 11/18 2:27 pm
Free agent right-hander Jason Marquis told the New York Post Tuesday that he’s a ‘perfect fit’ for the Mets.
Rafael Betancourt – Rockies – 11/13 8:09 pm
Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse reports the Rockies have declined RHP Rafael Betancourt’s $5.4 million option for 2010.
Garrett Atkins – Rockies – 11/12 2:22 pm
Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun writes that the Orioles have interest in Garrett Atkins, but will likely wait to see if he is non-tendered by the Rockies in December.
Garrett Atkins – Rockies – 11/11 2:35 pm
According to the Denver Post, the Rockies are exploring trade opportunities for 3B Garrett Atkins and may release him if they don’t find a deal.
Yorvit Torrealba – Rockies – 11/10 2:18 am
According to SI.com’s Jon Heyman, catcher Yorvit Torrealba declined a two-year, $4.5 million contract from the Rockies.
Rafael Betancourt – Rockies – 11/8 1:43 pm
Rafael Betancourt rejected a two-year deal worth $6.5-7 million, FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reports.
Josh Fogg – Rockies – 11/8 2:55 am
The Rockies don’t intend to bring back Josh Fogg next season.
Rafael Betancourt – Rockies – 11/8 2:49 am
According to Troy Renck of the Denver Post, the Rockies are negotiating with Rafael Betancourt.
Alan Embree – Free Agent – 11/7 1:12 am
Rockies declined RHP Alan Embree’s $3 million option for 2010.
Yorvit Torrealba – Rockies – 11/7 1:10 am
Rockies declined catcher Yorvit Torrealba’s $4 million option for 2010.