I've been doing some research on possible bullpen arms that wouldn't break the bank for the Rockies.  Although we'd love a Heath Bell or Cla Merideth, these arms are very unlikely.  Some of the others would not be a good fit in the Rockies uniform, just because of Coors Field.  Here is my list of possible bullpen arms the Rockies should be looking at.

First on the list, this is just based on most wanted, and I believe would be more likely than Bell or Qualls, would be Brad Ziegler.  He strikes out a good amount, keeps walks low (2 K/BB) and his G/F ratio is 2.2.  He'd be a winner.  The downside?  Rookie.  Not gonna happen.

Next, and becoming much more likely is Shawn Camp.  Great G/F Ratio.  Does walk a bit more than you'd want, but his K rate is in the 6 range.  He's got 5 years under his belt, and most of the stats have been pretty steady, so we could expect more of the same here.  He has a very reasonable contract, and I don't think he is a huge asset to Toronto at this point, so I think we could get him for a VERY reasonable price.

The last guy is Jim Johnson of Baltimore.  He's got very similar numbers to Shawn Camp, but is a 3 year player.  Very small contract, and is 4th in the AL in Holds (dumb stat but good for a quick glance).  He tears up lefties for being a RHP, with a .588 OPS against.  He'd be a great target for the Rockies as well.

Ziegler (not likely), Camp, and Johnson should be guys we should be going after to make our bullpen more complete, and mixing this with the return of Corpas, and a possible solid Morales in the bullpen would make things much better moving forward for the Rox.

Hey all,

I'm in a fantasy baseball with a lot of friends, its a 10 man league, but we are looking for like 4 more players.  We want serious baseball people, we don't want people in that aren't going to just ignore their teams as the year goes on.  Let me know here, and I'll get you the info for the league.  We also make some rocking team names, such as the Biddleford Lumberkings.

Thanks guys!

I mentioned this in the game discussion the other day.  I'm gonna try to play a game of MLB08 The Show every day, based on a projected lineup and the projected pitchers.  It worked out decently the other night, Tulo had a big base hit, Redman had a very reasonable start.  So tonight, 04/17/08, I have played the game, and this is what we will see:

1. Singles galore from the Rox.  An extra base hit when it matters.

2. Peavy gone much earlier than expected. (First 5 innings)

3. Francis returning to form.

4. Rox win.

Obviously, I'm gonna keep it semi-vague, because saying the score will be X-X is a bit silly.  But this is what I'm predicting.  Also, another good night from Barmes, if he starts.

Ok, so I am going.  I suggest everyone from PURPLE ROW do the same as I am.

I am making signs that say "PEAVY SHMEAVY" and "PEAVY LIKES COLDPLAY" (if you do the same, insert any band that is easy to make fun of, like Nickelback as well).

I want everyone going to the game from PURPLE ROW to do the same.

PEAVY SHMEAVY

PEAVY LIKES COLDPLAY

Hurdle needs to learn a display of emotion.  

He needs to get kicked out of a few games in the next few weeks.  Maybe 1 per week.  

He's gotta throw a tirade too, like thrown hats, sunflower seeds and bubble gum on the field.  Baseballs thrown, broken bats.  I even like using the rosin(sp?) bag as a hand grenade.  Get these players going.

I understand that it can be hard being a baseball player, but I just don't think Hurdle is someone these players want to back up.  Hurdle has just reverted to his own ways.  I even heard him say "These guys are doing as much as they can."  Now...that's just terrible to hear a manager say.

Sure....accept the way your players are playing...less than .500 baseball over the last month.  Back to your comfort zone.