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Re: Tulo returns to cleanup spot, Colvin starting in center field for Rockies

Montanabambino — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:58:14 -0000

You have no examples of players who have developed under this "amazing manager Jim Tracy", there are none. This roster is full of older players whose best days are behind them, utility players, Herrera, Nelson, Scutaro, Fowler, a pinch-runner EY J.R., two superstars, and a hall of famer, Todd Helton. We now must hope Pomeranz, White, Friedrich,Nicasio, Brothers and Rosario some how develop, while this ship continues to sink with Tracy as its captain.

Re: Tulo returns to cleanup spot, Colvin starting in center field for Rockies

Matt Thompson — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:20:50 -0000

You and I seem to go through the same conversation time and time again. Jim Tracy is not responsible for trading away any of the named players, Dan O'Dowd is. As a manager, Tracy's vote to either trade a player or retain him is 1 out of 20. He gets very little say in it. There simply has to be some responsibility laid unto the actual players at times. Instruction in batting, fielding, and pitching can only go so far. At some point the player needs to connect the dots. All of the players you mentioned have been given long leashes so to speak at the big league level, especially Stewart, and we all know how that played out. By the way, Stewart, Iannetta, Jimenez, and Smith aren't exactly thriving under their new teams so far, so what does that say?

Re: Tulo returns to cleanup spot, Colvin starting in center field for Rockies

Rock — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:17:07 -0000

I too am blown away by the success that these "key" players have had on other teams since they have been traded from the Rockies...Glad to see you watched the highlights of a few games four years ago

Re: Tulo returns to cleanup spot, Colvin starting in center field for Rockies

Matt Thompson — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:49:44 -0000

Yeah I'm pretty sure that is an acceptable term for Jim Tracy, coach, skip, manager, they're all one in the same. It's not like I called him an ump. Ever hear of the phrase splitting hairs?

Re: Tulo returns to cleanup spot, Colvin starting in center field for Rockies

Montanabambino — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:23:47 -0000

Those of you who continue to support Jim Tracy have totally missed the big picture, prior to his arrival this organization had promising young players in key positions. Ubaldo Jimenez a true # 1, Ian Stewart a left handed hitting third base man with power and an excellent fielder, Seth Smith as clutch as it gets, Ianetta , Fowler, Chacin all have either been traded, or have failed to develop under this so called amazing manager who is treated like he is Tony Larussa. Jim Tracy has no titles , he's 2 games over .500, some of you must simply enjoy losing .

Re: Tulo returns to cleanup spot, Colvin starting in center field for Rockies

Rock — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:04:34 -0000

Thank you for defending Jim Tracy Matt! While I do not agree with your assessment on Drew Pomeranz in other posts, I am glad to see someone (as there are not very many of us out there) that think Tracy is doing a great job with the cards he has been dealt! Here is Denver we seem to have a significant problem of "fair weather" Rockies fans. When the Rockies are slumping, many share their bad ideas and bad opinions on how we should fire everyone in the organization.

Re: Tulo returns to cleanup spot, Colvin starting in center field for Rockies

Chuck — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:02:58 -0000

Jim Tracy is a "coach"?

Re: X-Rays negative on Tulo’s leg as Rockies avert serious injury

John — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:38 -0000

That was a brutal shot he took and it was incredible that he could still take his AB and beat out the infield hit. I'm a Giant's fan in SF but as do most of the locals, we love Tulo (best SS in baseball). Hope he heals quickly.

Re: Tulo returns to cleanup spot, Colvin starting in center field for Rockies

Matt Thompson — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:20:22 -0000

I think it's hilarious that fools like you come onto this board and talk trash about professionals like Jim Tracy, an amazing coach, and act as if you could do better! Tracy is not responsible for the poor play of the Rockies, coaching can only go so far. You, Tkuby, are responsible for editing your own posts though...accountable is the word you were looking for young man.

Re: X-Rays negative on Tulo’s leg as Rockies avert serious injury

Guest — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:40:41 -0000

Of course that happened. Of course.

Re: X-Rays negative on Tulo’s leg as Rockies avert serious injury

Sdgasg — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:30:14 -0000

ell oh ell

Re: Tulo returns to cleanup spot, Colvin starting in center field for Rockies

TKuby — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:23:35 -0000

Come on Jim Tracy this really isn't that hard if you are paying attention and holding players accoutable.
2B Scutaro
CF Colvin
LF Gonzalez
RF Cuddyer
1B Helton
SS Tulowitzki
C Rosario
3B Pachecco
LHP Friedrich

Re: Rockies not alarmed by Jorge De La Rosa’s rehab setback

Matt E — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:29:16 -0000

you know the rockies pitching is great when a pitcher can give up more runs then outs (a 36 ERA) and the team is "not alarmed"

Re: Rockies option Drew Pomeranz to Triple-A; Josh Outman joins roster

Montanabambino — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:09:36 -0000

Apodaca amazing ? He's the reason we have a 49 year old dinosaur in this rotation, the Rockies management and soccer geeks like you Matt have no idea what good coaches look like. Take the time to look at Tracy and Apodaca's records, you will find a manager life-time 3 games over .500, and as for the amazing Bob Apodaca what pitchers have blossomed under him during his time as the Rockies pitching coach. 5.10 era second worst in all of the major leagues. Tito Francona would change the direction of this organization, and more importantly develop the young players Tracy's list of failures now include Jimenez, Smith, Stewart, Ianetta, Fowler , Chaciin . Where are all the wonderful stories of players prospering under Tracy or Apodaca ? Sorry there are none. 8-21 in May of 2011, 2-9 this year at what point will the Monfort's have seen enough???????

Re: Rockies option Drew Pomeranz to Triple-A; Josh Outman joins roster

Matt Thompson — Sat, 12 May 2012 23:18:13 -0000

I disagree here. I think this decision is awesome. Saying that Pomeranz is the best starter of a bunch of subpar pitchers is like saying the kid who scores a D on the test when everyone else scored an F should make the Dean's list. Sending him down will give him ample time to work things out while not taking up an active roster spot. Pomeranz has been awful in the bigs so far, but he is young enough, and we have far too much invested in him to just give up on him. Bullpen sessions just aren't enough to solve the issue. Also, Bob Apodaca is an amazing pitching coach, he is certainly not the issue. I hope Pomeranz can mentally tough this one out, we already know he can't physically tough out anything, so I won't be holding my breath.

Re: Rockies option Drew Pomeranz to Triple-A; Josh Outman joins roster

Bob Locke — Sat, 12 May 2012 02:10:30 -0000

Epic fail. After tonight's effort by Moyer it's not very hard to make the case that Pomeranz has been the best starter the Rockies have had this season. Hopefully the kid takes it in stride and sees it for what it is.

Re: Rockies option Drew Pomeranz to Triple-A; Josh Outman joins roster

gregbg — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:49:53 -0000

I'd think it could be especially mentally damaging to Pomeranz if he compares his output to what we're seeing from Moyer

Re: Rockies option Drew Pomeranz to Triple-A; Josh Outman joins roster

Jerrico Jones — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:50:21 -0000

Over their history, the Rockies have managed to screw up every young pitcher in the system. I hope this demotion doesn't affect Pomeranz mentally, while they try to fix his delivery. I thought that this kind of fix is what happens in bullpen sessions. The best thing for the Rockies and Pomeranz would be for Apodaca to get on a bus and leave him completely alone.

Re: Rockies’ minor-league report: 1st-round pick Matzek battling wildness

Cheap New York Yankees Tickets — Fri, 11 May 2012 03:18:37 -0000

which is still about league average, and was much better than Branyan I think Branyan still might have a shot, but he would have to be
great and have Ibanez look awful in spring training (or get hurt) to
make the team

Re: Evil Empire? Rockies’ Jerry McMorris first called out the Yankees in 2002

Cheap New York Yankees Tickets — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:52:18 -0000

i am sure the Yankees would have had no issues with empire they do justice in ground. And i am very wondered when i check last 20year Yankees record i was so fabulous.

Re: Rockies’ Tracy holds team meeting before today’s game with losing streak at five

Matt Thompson — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:05:30 -0000

Isn't this exactly the sort of response you have been begging from Tracy? You finally get it and now you throw a fit. This is the type of behavior I would expect from a 15 year old girl, what have you NOT been telling us Mr. Man?

Re: Rockies’ Tracy holds team meeting before today’s game with losing streak at five

Montanabambino — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:53:05 -0000

Tracy is exactly right about the need to " TURN THE PAGE AND MOVE ON " the entire coaching staff, or this season will end in May just like 2011. He saw no " panic in the players eyes " apparently the players have bought in to his daily excuses, and his endless reasons why this team with two of the top 30 players in the game will turn this season around.

Re: Rockies’ Tulo sits out with slight groin injury; Guthrie could return Tuesday

jrmanville — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:32:06 -0000

Tulo's groin injury would certainly explain why he has been so unproductive over the last 15 games. Only 4 rbi in that span. So, regardless of how many games he has hit in, the hits haven't been the kind of difference-makers that you expect from your cleanup hitter.

Re: Rockies’ Tracy holds team meeting before today’s game with losing streak at five

Nillinski — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:54:23 -0000

It's all ok. As a Rockies Fan, I am used to being out of the race by June and management singing the tunes of all the bad luck they've had. Truth is, no one is accountable in the orginization including the players and the staff............. so football is right around the corner and until then, enjoy the Nuggets!

Re: Rockies minor-league report: De La Rosa struggles in rehab start

Soccersponge — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:31:34 -0000

hahaha thats funny...... and unfortunately true :/