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Hey there, it's me Rox Girl. After being raised by coyotes on the Western Slope, I grew fond of baseballs, howling, tasty sheep and small rodents. Luckily, I've lost the last habit and no longer eat prairie dogs, but I still love baseball and howling.

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Purple Row Posted Sunday Rockpile: Fogg clearing out, De La Rosa looking for Ollie Perez money on Purple Row - 11/08/09 12:57 PM EST

Purple Row Commented wow.., somebody woke up on the grumpy side of the bed this morning. on Thursday Rockpile: Yankees championship hints that death, taxes may also be possible on Purple Row - 11/05/09 1:27 PM EST (2 replies)

Purple Row Posted Thursday Rockpile: Yankees championship hints that death, taxes may also be possible on Purple Row - 11/05/09 10:09 AM EST

Purple Row Commented Actually, as I just mentioned above, and as usual, I'm more of a fence sitter on Wednesday Rockpile: Clint Hurdle Arlington bound as Rangers hire him as hitting coach on Purple Row - 11/04/09 6:03 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented yes, we definitely seem to be in need of some defining of the term, on Wednesday Rockpile: Clint Hurdle Arlington bound as Rangers hire him as hitting coach on Purple Row - 11/04/09 5:39 PM EST (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Exactly, on Wednesday Rockpile: Clint Hurdle Arlington bound as Rangers hire him as hitting coach on Purple Row - 11/04/09 3:41 PM EST

Purple Row Commented I think this all I'm looking at, on Wednesday Rockpile: Clint Hurdle Arlington bound as Rangers hire him as hitting coach on Purple Row - 11/04/09 1:01 PM EST

Purple Row Posted Wednesday Rockpile: Clint Hurdle Arlington bound as Rangers hire him as hitting coach on Purple Row - 11/04/09 11:54 AM EST

Purple Row Posted Sunday Rockpile: NL West updates and not much else, but discuss World Series Game #4 here on Purple Row - 11/01/09 12:14 PM EST

Purple Row Commented Al Alburquerque's a strong possibility to be protected too on The State of the Colorado Rockies (Pre-Free Agency) on Purple Row - 10/30/09 5:04 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented He's Reynolds 2.0 just because he was drafted by the Rockies? on Thursday Rockpile: Rockies close to deal with Jim Tracy, negotiating with Huston Street and Rafael... on Purple Row - 10/30/09 4:55 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Rogers could be an MLB starter, but who do you bump from the Rockies rotation for him? on Thursday Rockpile: Rockies close to deal with Jim Tracy, negotiating with Huston Street and Rafael... on Purple Row - 10/29/09 4:36 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Maybe later in the season... on Thursday Rockpile: Rockies close to deal with Jim Tracy, negotiating with Huston Street and Rafael... on Purple Row - 10/29/09 2:00 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented I'm going with Teekalong and others on this, on Thursday Rockpile: Rockies close to deal with Jim Tracy, negotiating with Huston Street and Rafael... on Purple Row - 10/29/09 1:55 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Posted Thursday Rockpile: Rockies close to deal with Jim Tracy, negotiating with Huston Street and Rafael... on Purple Row - 10/29/09 10:51 AM EDT

Purple Row Commented for a Razorback on World Series Game #1: Cliff Lee vs. CC Sabathia on Purple Row - 10/28/09 10:56 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented he and CDI were on an all star team together there on World Series Game #1: Cliff Lee vs. CC Sabathia on Purple Row - 10/28/09 9:54 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented well, save for the first guy on World Series Game #1: Cliff Lee vs. CC Sabathia on Purple Row - 10/28/09 9:52 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented our starting QB's besides Carson Palmer never seem to translate to the pros very well. on World Series Game #1: Cliff Lee vs. CC Sabathia on Purple Row - 10/28/09 9:02 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented the scenarios where this might actually be conceivable, on World Series Game #1: Cliff Lee vs. CC Sabathia on Purple Row - 10/28/09 9:01 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented okay,if you say so... on World Series Game #1: Cliff Lee vs. CC Sabathia on Purple Row - 10/28/09 8:58 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented for a Bruin on World Series Game #1: Cliff Lee vs. CC Sabathia on Purple Row - 10/28/09 8:52 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Posey is a highly rated prospect everywhere I've read that monitors them on Wednesday Rockpile: World Series starts tonight, Rockies talent drain starting in front office on Purple Row - 10/28/09 6:43 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Bumgarner's not as good as advertised. on Wednesday Rockpile: World Series starts tonight, Rockies talent drain starting in front office on Purple Row - 10/28/09 6:37 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented That's almost all because of one great month of August. In September, his ERA was 4.55 with a FIP of 4.82 on Wednesday Rockpile: World Series starts tonight, Rockies talent drain starting in front office on Purple Row - 10/28/09 5:51 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I'm definitely leery of them, but their pitching is actually pretty shallow on Wednesday Rockpile: World Series starts tonight, Rockies talent drain starting in front office on Purple Row - 10/28/09 5:12 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented It says in the notes that it's not a prediction on Wednesday Rockpile: World Series starts tonight, Rockies talent drain starting in front office on Purple Row - 10/28/09 2:48 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Posted Wednesday Rockpile: World Series starts tonight, Rockies talent drain starting in front office on Purple Row - 10/28/09 11:36 AM EDT

Purple Row Posted Sunday Rockpile: Jim Tracy is the man, man. on Purple Row - 10/25/09 12:32 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Not with the Rockies, unless Tulo tanks rapidly at the position. on Thursday Rockpile: Phillies repeat as NL champs; Monforts seem financially healthy on Purple Row - 10/22/09 7:40 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented possible September call-up next season, I'm guessing 2011 is more likely for his first MLB action on Thursday Rockpile: Phillies repeat as NL champs; Monforts seem financially healthy on Purple Row - 10/22/09 7:08 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I could see how the payroll might increase marginally, on Thursday Rockpile: Phillies repeat as NL champs; Monforts seem financially healthy on Purple Row - 10/22/09 7:06 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented You are one of the many, many Rockies fans in denial about this on Thursday Rockpile: Phillies repeat as NL champs; Monforts seem financially healthy on Purple Row - 10/22/09 6:55 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented WOOT! on Thursday Rockpile: Phillies repeat as NL champs; Monforts seem financially healthy on Purple Row - 10/22/09 2:00 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Yeah, I don't know if you have to worry about undermining your credibility like that. on Thursday Rockpile: Phillies repeat as NL champs; Monforts seem financially healthy on Purple Row - 10/22/09 11:27 AM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented 2. YOU ARE STUCK WITH CLINT BARMES AS A SECOND BASEMAN, GET OVER IT. on Thursday Rockpile: Phillies repeat as NL champs; Monforts seem financially healthy on Purple Row - 10/22/09 11:26 AM EDT (3 replies)

Purple Row Posted Thursday Rockpile: Phillies repeat as NL champs; Monforts seem financially healthy on Purple Row - 10/22/09 11:22 AM EDT

Purple Row Commented I'm more worried about how he compared CarGo to Beltran. on Wednesday Rockpile: Rockies want Street long term on Purple Row - 10/21/09 12:38 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented I'm not surprised it takes time, on Wednesday Rockpile: Rockies want Street long term on Purple Row - 10/21/09 12:36 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Posted Wednesday Rockpile: Rockies want Street long term on Purple Row - 10/21/09 10:54 AM EDT

Purple Row Commented If you want to see a better version of it, on Sunday Rockpile: O'Dowd and Tracy still expected to sign contracts, no news on that... on Purple Row - 10/18/09 2:56 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I'm guessing he meant seven.., on Sunday Rockpile: O'Dowd and Tracy still expected to sign contracts, no news on that... on Purple Row - 10/18/09 12:54 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented It's fixed now. on Sunday Rockpile: O'Dowd and Tracy still expected to sign contracts, no news on that... on Purple Row - 10/18/09 12:20 PM EDT

Purple Row Posted Sunday Rockpile: O'Dowd and Tracy still expected to sign contracts, no news on that... on Purple Row - 10/18/09 11:29 AM EDT

Purple Row Commented possibly even third base if Stewart doesn't get his act together. on NLCS Game One Thread: Cole Hamels vs Clayton Kershaw on Purple Row - 10/15/09 10:20 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I saw it. on NLCS Game One Thread: Cole Hamels vs Clayton Kershaw on Purple Row - 10/15/09 8:59 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented I want to make sure that by next season Rockies fans aren't satisified with second place. on NLCS Game One Thread: Cole Hamels vs Clayton Kershaw on Purple Row - 10/15/09 8:53 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented I don't mean to undermine your points as most of them are great or at least quite fine, on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 7:33 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented No hatred of the Phillies, both of those other reasons you mentioned crossed my mind. on NLCS Game One Thread: Cole Hamels vs Clayton Kershaw on Purple Row - 10/15/09 7:18 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I'd rather the Dodgers win than the Phillies, frankly. on NLCS Game One Thread: Cole Hamels vs Clayton Kershaw on Purple Row - 10/15/09 7:11 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Posted NLCS Game One Thread: Cole Hamels vs Clayton Kershaw on Purple Row - 10/15/09 6:46 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented I should have made it clear that I understood your sarcasm on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 6:18 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented No, we want LA to keep a moran like that... on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 5:07 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented not by catcher standards... on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 5:05 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented longshot for the rotation, possibly a midseason call-up in the case of a serious injury, on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 5:01 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Iannetta can probably blame a super hot Torrealba, on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 4:54 PM EDT (3 replies)

Purple Row Commented I'm not sure I'm contradicting myself... on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 4:47 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented thanks for the correction, BR actually shows him with the three hits on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 4:45 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented I'm glad you bring this argument up, I don't know if anybody really has yet on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 4:43 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented The talent's just as good, maybe even a little better on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 3:05 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I think we will certainly regress from our June on pace, on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 2:57 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented I'm actually planning a counter post to Jabberwocky that will suggest that on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 2:50 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented much better, yes... on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 2:27 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Why the hatred of Iannetta? on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 2:26 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented How long have you been a baseball fan? on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 2:24 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I'm sure it's a response to us, on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 2:20 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented this is true. on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 2:15 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented I think this is a great plan! on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 2:13 PM EDT (4 replies)

Purple Row Commented Was Hurdle a great psychologist in 2007? on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 2:07 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented And the year before that, and the year before that. on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 1:58 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented Again though, I'm saying that managers don't really seem to have nearly the impact that people think on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 1:56 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented posts season? on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 1:44 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented What's really funny is that I'm arguing SSS and against it at the same time. on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 1:42 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented So it's the same situation as with Clint Barmes, then. on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 1:38 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented Maybe somebody else can answer this question... on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 1:35 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented I agree somewhat, I think Hurdle needed to go... on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 1:33 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented It's a good point, it's exactly why I think it's a bigger issue on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 1:24 PM EDT (1 reply)

Purple Row Commented But which players? on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 1:20 PM EDT (2 replies)

Purple Row Commented You have good points, but I still think using Hurdle's 46 games in 2009 as a representative sample on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 1:19 PM EDT

Purple Row Commented Atkins didn't end up having a great series. on Thursday Rockpile: The Jim Tracy Conundrum on Purple Row - 10/15/09 1:11 PM EDT (3 replies)

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