Colorado Rockies Wiretap

Colorado Expected To Shop Atkins And Holliday

With acquiring a frontline starter a priority, the Rockies are expected to shop Garrett Atkins and Matt Holliday. Willy Taveras also faces an uncertain future in Colorado with the club still wavering on whether he's a leadoff hitter.

Via Denver Post


Rockies Want 'Tighter Ship' In Colorado

After becoming the darling of the major leagues last fall, many Rockies aren't happy with the acceptance of losing this season, according to Denver Post.

"They should make changes. This shouldn't be acceptable, playing like this and losing all these games," shortstop Troy Tulowitzki said. "Hopefully, we will find out what it is soon. If they want (Hurdle) to run a tighter ship, then that's fine. Guys will listen. The good thing about this game (is) if guys don't listen, they aren't going to be here very long. Everybody knows that."

Via Denver Post


Holliday: I Want To Stay With Rockies

Rockies outfielder Matt Holliday claims that he wants to remain in Colorado, according to Rocky Mountain News.

"It's the only organization I've ever been a part of," Holliday said before Monday night's game. "Ten or 11 years, and five in the big leagues. A lot of my teammates are some of my best friends in the world. So, yeah, if something were to happen, there'd be some emotions as far as teammates and last year's team, mainly, and all we were able to do last year."

Holliday turned down a contract extension from the Rockies that was rumored to be worth $18 to $20 million per season earlier this year.

Via Rocky Mountain News


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