http://rockymountainnews.com/news/sports/colorado-rockies/?partner=RSSRocky Mountain News Stories: Colorado Rockiesen-ussports/colorado-rockieshttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/26/ringolsby-ramirez-not-key-dodgers-success/?partner=RSSPut the Mannymania on hold. Yes, Los Angeles is a star-studded town, and yes Manny Ramirez became a Dodger darling in his two months with the team at the end of last season. No doubt if he finally signs with the Dodgers there will be a positive reaction from the fans. But get serious. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:56:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-168476-733464sports/columns-blogsTracy RingolsbyDenver, CORINGOLSBY: Ramirez not the key to the Dodgers' successRocky Mountain Newsringolsby-ramirez-not-key-dodgers-successurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-168476-733464Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/26/white-sox-top-rockies-4-1/?partner=RSSHuston Street made his debut with the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, giving up a run and three hits in a 4-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox in front of 2,943 fans at Hi Corbett Field. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:49:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-168428-733464sports/colorado-rockiesTracy RingolsbyTUCSONHelton preparing to get face liftRocky Mountain Newswhite-sox-top-rockies-4-1urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-168428-733464Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/25/rockies-francis-undergoes-surgery/?partner=RSSLeft-handed starter Jeff Francis underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder Wednesday to repair the labrum and clean up the rotator cuff. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:19:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-168028-733463sports/colorado-rockiesTracy RingolsbyDenver, CORockies report: Francis undergoes surgeryRocky Mountain Newsrockies-francis-undergoes-surgeryurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-168028-733463Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/25/rockies-fall-d-backs-spring-opener/?partner=RSSRockies pitcher Juan Morillo got himself into trouble then out of it, escaping a base-loaded, no-out inning without giving up a run in a 5-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in a spring training opener Wednesday. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:02:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-168074-733463sports/colorado-rockiesTracy RingolsbyTUCSONRockies' Morillo handles pressure during loss in spring openerRocky Mountain Newsrockies-fall-d-backs-spring-openerurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-168074-733463Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/24/league-opener-starts-evaluation-process-of/?partner=RSSThe Rockies have options - literally and figuratively - in their effort to fill out their roster in spring training. The evaluation process begins today, when the Rockies play host to Arizona in the Cactus League opener for both teams at Hi Corbett Field. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:01:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167883-733462sports/colorado-rockiesTracy RingolsbyDenver, CORockies' roster evaluation begins with Cactus League openerRocky Mountain Newsleague-opener-starts-evaluation-process-ofurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167883-733462Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/24/rockies-report-jimenez-start-wbc/?partner=RSSRight-hander Ubaldo Jimenez, one of four Rockies players named to the final rosters for the World Baseball Classic that were announced Tuesday, said he was assured of starting for the Dominican Republic by manager Felipe Alou and pitching coach Mario Soto. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:37:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167783-733462sports/colorado-rockiesDenver, CORockies report: Jimenez to start in WBCRocky Mountain Newsrockies-report-jimenez-start-wbcurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167783-733462Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/23/rockies-report-officials-tour-white-soxs-spring-ho/?partner=RSSA group of Rockies officials spent Monday touring the Chicago White Sox's new training facility in Glendale, Ariz. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:37:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167583-733461sports/colorado-rockiesDenver, CORockies report: Officials tour White Sox's spring homeRocky Mountain Newsrockies-report-officials-tour-white-soxs-spring-hourn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167583-733461Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/23/rockies-eric-young-jr-follows-in-fathers/?partner=RSSEric Young assured himself of a prominent spot in Colorado Rockies lore with the home run he hit in the first at-bat by a Rockies player in a regular-season game in Denver in April 1993. Eric Young Jr. is determined to add to the family legacy. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:27:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167581-733461sports/colorado-rockiesTracy RingolsbyDenver, CORockies' Eric Young Jr. follows in father's footsteps Rocky Mountain Newsrockies-eric-young-jr-follows-in-fathersurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167581-733461Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/23/krieger-rockies-crystal-ball-says-85-wins/?partner=RSSTwo years ago, I predicted the Rockies would win 85 games, which they had never done. Readers found my prediction amusing. So did editors, who slapped the following headline on it: This might come back to bite me. Nevertheless, for 2009, I am here to tell you again that the Rocks will win 85 games. kriegerd@rockymountainnews.com (Dave Krieger)Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167450-733461sports/columns-blogsDave KriegerDenver, COKRIEGER: Rockies crystal ball says 85 winsRocky Mountain Newskrieger-rockies-crystal-ball-says-85-winsurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167450-733461Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/22/lincicome-steroid-era-brought-about-by-the-not/?partner=RSSThe term "dumb jock" has lasted as long as there have been jocks, dumb or otherwise. Age has never been a qualifier until Alex Rodriguez made it one. To be young and dumb, or young and stupid, cannot be an excuse for anything after the age of consent, speaking legally. lincicomeb@rockymountainnews.com (Bernie Lincicome)Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:25:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167314-733460sports/columns-blogsBernie LincicomeDenver, COLINCICOME: Steroid Era brought about by the not so young and stupidRocky Mountain Newslincicome-steroid-era-brought-about-by-the-noturn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167314-733460Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/22/krieger-stewart-can-solve-rockies-woes/?partner=RSSThere is only one element of the Rockies' blueprint for 2009 that I don't understand. When club brass put together the tentative everyday lineup, it did not include Ian Stewart, the one player in the organization with a chance to replace the departed Matt Holliday's power numbers. kriegerd@rockymountainnews.com (Dave Krieger)Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:25:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167315-733460sports/columns-blogsDave KriegerDenver, COKRIEGER: Stewart can solve Rockies' woesRocky Mountain Newskrieger-stewart-can-solve-rockies-woesurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167315-733460Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/22/rockies-report-murton-has-inside-track/?partner=RSSMatt Murton, a right-handed hitter, would seem to have an edge for the final spot in a Colorado Rockies outfield heavy with left-handed hitters. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:37:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167309-733460sports/colorado-rockiesTracy RingolsbyTUCSONRockies report: Murton has inside trackRocky Mountain Newsrockies-report-murton-has-inside-trackurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167309-733460Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/22/iannetta-continues-to-blossom-for-rockies/?partner=RSSRockies catcher Chris Iannetta was supposed to be Colorado's catcher of the future, but during his rookie year of 2007 he struggled mightily and was sent to the minors. Since returning to the majors he's made good on his potential and hopes to continue to surge this season. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:23:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167308-733460sports/colorado-rockiesTracy RingolsbyDenver, COIannetta continues to blossom as Rockies catcherRocky Mountain Newsiannetta-continues-to-blossom-for-rockiesurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167308-733460Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/22/saunders-dues-paid-goodman-living-dream/?partner=RSSDrew Goodman chuckles when recalling his first broadcasting job. Actually, "broadcasting" stretches the definition. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:22:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167307-733460sports/columns-blogsDusty Saunders, Special to the RockyDenver, COSAUNDERS: Dues paid, Goodman living dreamRocky Mountain Newssaunders-dues-paid-goodman-living-dreamurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167307-733460Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/21/change-heart-rockies-05-draft-pick-hancock/?partner=RSSPitcher Kyle Hancock will report to his first minor league spring training with the Rockies next month, attempting to rekindle a professional career that never got started in their organization nearly four years ago. etkinj@rockymountainnews.com (Jack Etkin)Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167026-733459sports/colorado-rockiesJack EtkinDenver, COChange of heart for Rockies' '05 draft pick HancockRocky Mountain Newschange-heart-rockies-05-draft-pick-hancockurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167026-733459Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/20/rockies-report-stewart-will-dee-playing-time-third/?partner=RSSIan Stewart remains a key part of the Rockies’ future, even if he doesn’t have a full-time spot right now. This spring, Stewart will get playing time at third base, where he could play during the season when Garrett Atkins plays first and Todd Helton rests, and in left field. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:32:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166901-733458sports/colorado-rockiesTracy RingolsbyDenver, CORockies report: Stewart will see playing time at thirdRocky Mountain Newsrockies-report-stewart-will-dee-playing-time-thirdurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166901-733458Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/20/hurdle-puzzles-over-rockies-lineup-possibilities/?partner=RSSThe foundation of the Rockies’ lineup is in place. Manager Clint Hurdle just isn’t sure where each piece will fit. He knows the quartet of Todd Helton, Garrett Atkins, Brad Hawpe and Troy Tulowitzki will be strung together, but who will hit in front of whom remains to be decided Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:01:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166895-733458sports/colorado-rockiesTUCSONHurdle puzzles over Rockies' lineup possibilitiesRocky Mountain Newshurdle-puzzles-over-rockies-lineup-possibilitiesurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166895-733458Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/20/krieger-impatient-rockies-hitters-need-baylors/?partner=RSSCredibility with big-league hitters, especially those who have had some success, is hard to come by for a hitting coach. Don Baylor brings more credibility to the job than any hitting coach in Rockies history. He has more career home runs and more MVP awards than anyone on the roster. kriegerd@rockymountainnews.com (Dave Krieger)Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:51:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166819-733458sports/columns-blogsDave KriegerDenver, COKRIEGER: Impatient Rockies hitters need Baylor's expertise, credibilityRocky Mountain Newskrieger-impatient-rockies-hitters-need-baylorsurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166819-733458Change0Usable