Tag: Vinny Castilla
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Todd Helton returns to Rockies as special assistant to general manager
DENVER — Todd Helton is back with the Rockies. Helton, who spent all 17 years of his career with the team and was the first in the franchise to have his number retired, was named a special assistant to general manager Bill Schmidt on Saturday. He will assist in all areas of baseball operations and…
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Family, food and his beloved animals helped Colorado Rockies’ Raimel Tapia turn season around
DENVER — After every home game, Raimel Tapia has a special piece of home waiting for him. His wife, Stency Scencion, or his brother, Rafael, who lives with him in Denver, prepare him a traditional Dominican Republic meal of chicken, rice and beans. They pack it up in a container, and send it with him…
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Colorado Rockies 2021: Colorado in unique position of replacing Hall of Fame-caliber third baseman
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Cooperstown reflects the difficulty of finding a great third baseman. The Hall of Fame has enshrined 83 pitchers, an average of 24 among the outfield spots and an average of 23.6 among first basemen, second basemen and shortstops. From the hot corner? Just 17. It’s the lowest total among any position in the field, and…
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Colorado Rockies 2021: Lone star: Trevor Story enters season as team’s top player by wide margin
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Trevor Story spent his first five seasons as the second-biggest star on the left side of the Rockies infield. Now, with Nolan Arenado in St. Louis, Story has taken the mantle of best player on the team. RELATED: Colorado Rockies 2021: What fans should expect during games at Coors Field this season Colorado Rockies 2021:…