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Rockies Have Dodgers' Number This Season

The Rockies have endured a disappointing season, going 53-75, but they have excelled against the Dodgers.

Los Angeles is sixteen games ahead of Colorado in the standings, but the Rockies have won eight of their fourteen games against the Dodgers in 2012.

"This is where you want to make up your ground," Don Mattingly said. "It doesn't make sense. The Rockies have more wins against us, but we've played the Cardinals and Braves real well."

Via MLB.com


Fowler Changes Agents, Hopes For Multi-Year Deal

Dexter Fowler may be in line for a contract extension from the Rockies and the likelihood of a new deal may have increased because of a change in representation.

The outfielder left Scott Boras and hired Casey Close. Fowler talked highly of Boras, but said Close made more sense for him at this juncture in his career.

Via Denver Post


Cuddyer Returns To DL With Oblique Strain

Michael Cuddyer has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Rockies because of a right oblique strain.

Cuddyer originally sustained the injury July 31 and missed 11 games.

He was just reinstated from the DL on Thursday, but reinjured himself on Saturday.

Cuddyer is hitting .260 with 16 home runs and 58 RBIs in 101 games.

Via Associated Press


Rockies Sign Luis Castro For $50,000

The Rockies have signed Luis Castro, 16, for $50,000.

The Venezuelan shortstop initially signed with the Blue Jays for $800,000 in July, but the contract was voided due to health concerns.

Via MLB Trade Rumors


Rockies Not Successful With Project 5,183

The Rockies have been pulling starters after 75 pitches and using a "piggyback" reliever as part of Project 5,183.

The plan is called Project 5,183 because that is the altitude at Coors Field.

The Rockies could become the first team in baseball history without a single pitcher logging at least 100 innings due to the unorthodox plan.

It was implemented in mid-June when the season was already a lost cause and things have only gotten worse.

"We wouldn't have ventured into this if we were in a pennant race," Jim Tracy said. "It's very safe to say we're not. We have nothing to lose. We are looking at young players. We're trying to figure out if this will work period, let alone in a pennant race."

Via Steve Henson/Yahoo! Sports


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