Rockies report: Quintanilla staying?
By Tracy Ringolsby, Rocky Mountain News
Published June 18, 2008 at 11:55 p.m.
9 players have appeared at second base for the Rockies this year, with Doug Bernier's major league debut Tuesday. That's the most in the majors. Minnesota has used seven players at second base.
"It can't hurt if you have a guy who is capable at the same position. They talk (pitchers) times, moves and nuances."
Hurdle, on Willy Taveras benefiting as a base stealer from the presence of Scott Podsednik.
Q THE ANSWER?
Omar Quintanilla's solid play at second base and shortstop filling in after the injuries to Troy Tulowitzki and Clint Barmes seem to have put him in position to remain on the team as a utility player after Tulowitzki returns on Friday and Barmes on Monday. The fact Quintanilla is a left-handed hitter is an asset.
"He hasn't done anything to hurt his chances," manager Clint Hurdle said. "(A left-handed hitting middle infielder) is a nice option to have available."
HEALING
The Rockies would like another left-hander for the bullpen with the move of Jorge De La Rosa back to the rotation. The hope was Micah Bowie would be ready to come off the disabled list, but he was moved to the 60-day disabled list.
Having originally been disabled April 22, Bowie still could be activated any time after Sunday.
"We're trying to make sure he's 100 percent, can pitch back-to-back nights and is pain free," Hurdle said.
ETC.
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