Colorado's Jim Tracy, Angels' Mike Scioscia win Manager of the Year awardsNovember 18th, 2009 Tracy, Scioscia win Manager of the Year awardsNEW YORK — Jim Tracy was out of baseball when Clint Hurdle called last October to talk to him about joining Hurdle's staff in Colorado. Tracy was focused on his duties as bench coach for the Rockies when he came to spring training.
Angels' Mike Scioscia, Colorado's Jim Tracy win Manager of the Year awardsNovember 18th, 2009 Scioscia, Tracy win Manager of the Year awardsNEW YORK — The Los Angeles Angels could have crumbled when pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a car accident in April, overcome by waves of grief and sadness. Mike Scioscia kept them moving forward.
Rockies manager flip-flops Garrett Atkins, Yorvit Torrealba for Game 4 against PhilliesOctober 12th, 2009 Rockies juggle lineup again for Game 4 of playoffsDENVER — Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy juggled his lineup again, flip-flopping Garrett Atkins and Yorvit Torrealba for Game 4 of the playoffs against the Philadelphia Phillies. The weather warmed considerably Monday after a cold front moved out of Colorado, with a gametime temperature of 48 degrees.
Rockies' closer Huston Street could return soonSeptember 18th, 2009 Rockies' Street could return soonPHOENIX — Colorado closer Huston Street could return as early as Sunday from biceps tendinitis that has sidelined him since Sept. 1. Manager Jim Tracy said Street reported no pain after a 15-pitch simulated game on Friday afternoon at Chase Field.
Rockies SS Tulowitzki out of lineup Tuesday against Reds with stiff lower backSeptember 8th, 2009 Tulowitzki sits out with stiff lower backDENVER — The Colorado Rockies were without smooth-fielding shortstop Troy Tulowitzki on Tuesday against Cincinnati after his back stiffened up. Rockies manager Jim Tracy said Tulowitzki is day-to-day.
Rockies put RHP Aaron Cook on 15-day DL with right shoulder strain, call up Herges from minorsAugust 23rd, 2009 Rockies put RHP Aaron Cook on disabled listDENVER — Aaron Cook was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a right shoulder strain, a potential blow to the Colorado Rockies' playoff hopes. An All-Star last season, Cook is 10-6 with a 4.47 ERA in 25 starts.
Rockies get lefty reliever Joe Beimel from Nationals for 2 minor league pitchersAugust 1st, 2009 Nationals ship Beimel to Rockies for 2 pitchersDENVER — The Colorado Rockies beefed up their injury-riddled bullpen Friday, acquiring left-handed reliever Joe Beimel from the Washington Nationals for two minor league pitchers. Washington also sent cash to the Rockies to pay for part of Beimel's contract.
Rockies add righties Betancourt and Chacin to roster, place Corpas on 15-day DLJuly 25th, 2009 Rockies add Chacin and Betancourt to rosterDENVER — Rafael Betancourt returned to Cleveland long enough to stuff some clothes into a suitcase, then caught a flight to join his new team. The reliever didn't want to waste any time getting to the Mile High City.
Rockies' Embree out for the season with broken leg after being hit by line driveJuly 11th, 2009 Rockies' Embree out for season with broken legDENVER — Colorado Rockies left-hander Alan Embree is out for the season after a line drive fractured his right tibia on Friday night. Embree will have surgery Saturday.
Elbow injury sends Rockies setup man Corpas to disabled listJune 21st, 2009 Rockies place Corpas on 15-day DLDENVER — Rockies setup man Manuel Corpas was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with inflammation in his right elbow. An MRI exam Friday revealed a floating bone chip in his right elbow.
Rockies win ninth straight with 6-4 win over SeattleJune 13th, 2009 Jimenez leads Rockies to ninth straight winDENVER — Ubaldo Jimenez pitched the second complete game of his career and had an RBI single as the Colorado Rockies extended their winning streak to nine games with a 6-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. The Rockies' franchise record is 11 consecutive wins from Sept.
Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba returns to US after son, brother-in-law safe from kidnappingJune 10th, 2009 Rockies' Torrealba back in US, kidnapped son OKMILWAUKEE — Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba has returned to the United States, and could rejoin his team a little more than a week after his 11-year-old son and brother-in-law were released by kidnappers in Venezuela. Rockies manager Jim Tracy said before Tuesday's game in Milwaukee that "if everything goes OK, (Torrealba) would meet back up with us Friday."
Venezuelan authorities said Torrealba's family members were abducted last week while driving to the boy's school along with a relative of the boy's mother.
Marquis throws 8 scoreless innings, Rockies win in Tracy's managerial debut with teamMay 30th, 2009 Marquis shuts down Padres in Rockies' winDENVER — A new skipper rekindled the Colorado Rockies. Jason Marquis pitched eight sharp innings, making Jim Tracy's debut as the Rockies manager a success in a 3-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
Rockies fire manager Clint Hurdle and replace him with bench coach Jim Tracy after 18-28 startMay 29th, 2009 Rockies fire manager Hurdle after 18-28 startDENVER — The Colorado Rockies have fired manager Clint Hurdle less than two years after their incredible "Roctober" run to the World Series. He was replaced by bench coach Jim Tracy.
Clint Hurdle out as manager of the struggling Colorado Rockies, replaced by Jim TracyMay 29th, 2009 Rockies fire manager Clint HurdleDENVER — The Colorado Rockies fired manager Clint Hurdle on Friday, less than two years after their incredible "Roctober" run to the World Series, and replaced him with bench coach Jim Tracy for the rest of the season. Without reliable hitting, pitching or defense, the Rockies stumbled to an 18-28 start and were 14½ games behind Los Angeles in the NL West heading into Friday night's action.
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