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    Rockies extend Helton contract by 2 years, defer 2011 salary thru 2024

    Thursday, March 11, 2010 (3 hours ago)
    By Ian Cerveny

    The Colorado Rockies have extended Todd Helton’s contract through 2013, tagging two more years onto a 9-year deal signed in March 2001 that already carried through next season. Helton will receive $9.9 million over the 2012 & 2013 seasons.

    The New Staff Ace: Ubaldo Jimenez To Take the Mound in Season Opener

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010
    By Jason Ackerman

    When the Rockies open the 2010 campaign at Miller Park in Milwaukee against the Brewers, Ubaldo Jimenez will get the ball, and he’s taking it from Aaron Cook, who’s handing it over with a smile.

    Rockies pitchers set for Thursday’s spring training opener

    Monday, March 1, 2010
    By Jason Ackerman

    Thursday, the Rockies take the field against the Diamondbacks, with Hammel taking the mound for the start.

    Rockies pitchers and catchers report Feb 17, Jeff Francis among them

    Saturday, February 13, 2010
    By Jason Ackerman

    Don’t look now, but I’ve been warning you spring is about to break . And it’s happening – don’t look to stinkin’ Punxatawney Phil, just check the calendar and find the date that pitchers and catchers report to spring training facilities for their first workouts. For the Rockies, that date is February 17 – that’s this coming Wednesday.

    Carlos Gonzalez set for breakout year in Rockies young outfield

    Thursday, February 11, 2010
    By Jason Ackerman

    In most cases, the term “youth movement” is a sign that a team has fallen from its peak and is ready to rebuild. Not so for the Colorado Rockies. The outfield has gotten even younger with Dexter Fowler looking to patrol centerfield, and breakout sensation Carlos Gonzales penciled in as the probable starting left fielder.

    Former Rockies catcher Torrealba signs with Padres

    Friday, February 5, 2010
    By Jason Ackerman

    Yorvit Torrealba is staying the NL West, agreeing to a $1.25M deal, according to the AP.

    Rockies add Mora to fill out 40-man roster

    Tuesday, February 2, 2010
    By Jason Ackerman

    Melvin Mora signed a $1.3M deal to join the Rockies, which basically fills out the 40-man roster barring any earth shaking moves.

    Rockies Roster Shaping Up

    Friday, January 29, 2010
    By Jason Ackerman

    I can smell spring in the air. My Helton jersey that I just bought on eBay is on it’s way and I’m ready.

    Rocks, Monforts put money where the talent is

    Wednesday, January 20, 2010
    By Ian Cerveny

    With the signings this week of closer Huston Street and reliever Rafael Betancourt, Colorado is a step closer to becoming a consistent playoff contender. You read that right; the Monforts are paying for pitching again.

    Rockies Roster Moves – De La Rosa, Spillborghs get deals

    Monday, January 18, 2010
    By Jason Ackerman

    The Rockies 2010 roster is starting to shape up, with Spillborghs getting a 2-year, $3.25 million contract, and De la Rosa signing a one year, $5.6M deal.