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.