- NFL
- MLB
- NASCAR
- NEWS
- BLOGS
- FORUMS
- MULTIMEDIA
 |
|
|
Clint Hurdle, MAN, Free Agent
Hot off the Wire Fantasy Sports News
Rockies | Barmes a better player under Tracy
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:20:56 -0700
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports one scout recently said Colorado Rockies IF Clint Barmes is the best they have ever seen him due, in part, to manager Jim Tracy's commitment to Barmes as his No. 2 hitter. Former manager Clint Hurdle never considered Barmes an everyday player, and Barmes' confidence suffered, according to a source. Barmes was hitting .234 under Hurdle this season and has hit .384 since his dismissal.
Rockies | Hurdle fired
Fri, 29 May 2009 12:02:34 -0700
ESPNews reports the Colorado Rockies fired manager Clint Hurdle Friday, May 29.
Rockies | Hurdle to be fired today?
Thu, 28 May 2009 09:18:06 -0700
The Denver Post reports several Colorado Rockies players believe manager Clint Hurdle will be fired Thursday, May 28.
Rockies | Hurdle's seat warming?
Fri, 22 May 2009 08:41:51 -0700
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle has placed a firmer grip on his team in the past few days. How the team responds to his tougher discipline in the coming days will help decide whether Hurdle remains the manager, according to general manager Dan O'Dowd.
Rockies | Corpas to take over closing duties
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:22:25 -0700
Rhett Bollinger, of MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies RP Manny Corpas will take over the closing duties, according to manager Clint Hurdle.
Rockies | Corpas to close again?
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:58:52 -0700
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports Colorado Rockies RP Manny Corpas is likely to become the closer again when manager Clint Hurdle reassesses the position Friday, April 17.
Rockies | Hurdle to readdress closer situation
Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:03:29 -0700
InsideTheRockies.com's Tracy Ringolsby reports Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle said he will readdress the closer situation Friday, April 17, after CL Huston Street has struggled early on.
Rockies | Hammel to start in bullpen
Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:49:44 -0700
Thomas Harding, of MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies SP Jason Hammel will begin the 2009 season pitching out of the bullpen, according to manager Clint Hurdle.
Rockies | Belisle a relief possibility
Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:55:08 -0700
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports the Colorado Rockies are looking at adding RP Matt Belisle to the bullpen. He will stay in Tucson to get work. "We are going to stretch Belisle out on Sunday and have him throw three innings and try to find a spot for him next week when we get back home," manager Clint Hurdle said. To add Belisle to the 25-man roster, the Rockies would likely move SP Franklin Morales down to Triple-A Colorado Springs and keep him on his pitching schedule during the Rockies' off days in April.
Rockies | Hurdle reveals lineup
Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:25:48 -0700
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle revealed his regular lineup for the 2009 season Wednesday, April 1. The lineup will play out as follows; OF Ryan Spilborghs, OF Seth Smith, 1B Todd Helton, 3B Garret Atkins, OF Brad Hawpe, SS Troy Tulowitzki, C Chris Iannetta and 2B Clint Barmes. OF Dexter Fowler will hit either first or second when he is in the lineup while 3B Ian Stewart could hit in the No. 6 spot when he plays.
Rockies | Corpas throws scoreless inning Friday
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:59:06 -0700
Thomas Harding, of MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies RP Manny Corpas threw a scoreless ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners Friday, March 27. "I saw a good slider -- actually, a slider that really looked nasty, a swing-and-miss slider -- on the plate, off the plate -- and saw a couple good sinkers," manager Clint Hurdle said. The team is nearing a decision on who their closer will be this season.
Rockies | Iannetta shows improved arm strength
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:10:32 -0700
Patrick Saunders, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies C Chris Iannetta has shown improved arm strength this spring, and threw out two runners in the team's game Thursday, March 26. Last year, he threw out just 16.3 percent (8-for-49) of base stealers. "That package has tightened up," manager Clint Hurdle said. "The footwork is clean; he's unloading the ball more efficiently. He's really harnessed that whole sequence of events."
Rockies | Street making run to become closer
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:09:53 -0700
Patrick Saunders, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies RP Huston Street is making a late push to win the title of closer for the team this season. He gave up just a bunt single in the ninth inning Thursday, March 26, and has lowered his spring ERA down to 6.48, giving up just one run in his last six innings pitched. Manager Clint Hurdle said he will decide between Street and RP Manny Corpas with about a week left in Spring Training.
Rockies | Fowler could make squad
Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:00:35 -0700
Patrick Saunders, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies OF Dexter Fowler is still in the mix to make the team out of Spring Training, according to manager Clint Hurdle. Hurdle said that Fowler is the team's best defensive outfielder. Fowler has raised his spring average to .318 and has cut down on his strikeouts.
Rockies | Stewart closing in on spot
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:47:25 -0700
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports Colorado Rockies IF/OF Ian Stewart is closing in on a spot on the opening day roster after manager Clint Hurdle said he could play second base again if necessary.
Rockies | Spilborghs will hit in leadoff spot
Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:46:06 -0800
Updating a previous item, The Rocky Mountain News reports Colorado Rockies OF Ryan Spilborghs will hit leadoff for the team this year, according to manager Clint Hurdle.
Rockies | Barmes the favorite at second
Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:35:19 -0800
The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders and Troy E. Renck report Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle said 2B Clint Barmes is the favorite to win the starting second base job.
Rockies | Smith the favorite in left
Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:34:34 -0800
The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders and Troy E. Renck report Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle said OF Seth Smith is the favorite to win the starting left field job.
Rockies | Helton to hit third
Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:25:26 -0800
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports Colorado Rockies 1B Todd Helton (back) will hit third if he is healthy, according to manager Clint Hurdle.
Rockies | Coaching search on hold
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:40:49 -0700
The Rocky Mountain News reports the Colorado Rockies coaching search has been put on hold with manager Clint Hurdle on vacation and general manager Dan O'Dowd headed to the annual general manager meetings next week.
Rockies | Team wants more stern Hurdle
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:40:54 -0700
The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders and Troy E. Renck report Colorado Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd said he wants manager Clint Hurdle to be tougher on his players. SS Troy Tulowitzki and SP Aaron Cook said they would be open to Hurdle changing his approach given the team's struggles.
Rockies | Hurdle ejected Friday
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:44:59 -0700
Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle was ejected for the second time this season Friday, Sept. 26, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to The Associated Press. He was thrown out after during the seventh inning by umpire Ron Kulpa, after arguing about SS Troy Tulowitzki being called out trying to steal second base.
Rockies | Team wants Hurdle to change
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:24:40 -0700
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports Colorado Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd said manager Clint Hurdle needs to change how he does his job next season. Both Hurdle and O'Dowd agree that the Rockies failed in the simple execution of the game, whether it being throwing strikes, moving runners over or hitting with runners in scoring position. The challenge for Hurdle is to convince O'Dowd that he can get his team to play the right way again.
Rockies | Hurdle: Pin the blame on me
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:53:09 -0700
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle has taken responsibility for his team's 2008 performance. "There comes a point in time when somebody has to take ownership of something and when it doesn't work out, they need to be held accountable. I need to be held accountable for it," Hurdle said.
Astros | Lee was considered to replace Soriano
Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:25:00 -0700
Patrick Saunders, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle said he considered Houston Astros OF Carlos Lee as a replacement for Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (hand) on the National League All-Star team.
Rockies | Hurdle backs Fuentes
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:10:38 -0700
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle said he's inclined to stick with CL Brian Fuentes as the closer, but everything is written in pencil these days.
Rockies | Barmes activated
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:05:13 -0700
Thomas Harding, of MLB.com, reports the Colorado Rockies activated 2B Clint Barmes (knee) from the disabled list Sunday, June 22. Manager Clint Hurdle said the team's best lineup is with Barmes at second base, despite the fact that IF Jeff Baker is currently on a seven-game hitting streak. The team can move Barmes around during their six interleague road games because Hurdle can use the designated hitter.
MLB | Baylor to serve as auxiliary coach for NL All-Stars
Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:41:05 -0700
Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle has been granted permission by Major League Baseball to add former Colorado manager Don Baylor to his National League All-Star staff as an auxiliary coach, according to the Associated Press.
Rockies | Hurdle: Injuries not an excuse
Sun, 25 May 2008 15:20:54 -0700
The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle said that he will not use the team's plethora of injuries as an excuse for Colorado's 19-30 record entering play Sunday, May 25. "We're not backing off any concept of winning or what we need to do," he said. "We weren't blowing up the ball with all these guys in the lineup, truth be told. We'll find a way to see what kind of identity our offense can take and give these guys an opportunity and freedom to get some at-bats."
Rockies | Hurdle to manage NL All-Star team
Fri, 16 May 2008 11:15:42 -0700
Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle will manage the 2008 National League All-Star team. He will bring his Rockies coaching staff with him which includes pitching coach Bob Apodaca, hitting coach Alan Cockrell, third base/infield coach Mike Gallego, first base coach Glenallen Hill, bullpen coach Rick Mathews and bench coach Jamie Quirk.
Rockies | Team may have been given gift on missed call
Tue, 06 May 2008 07:52:42 -0700
The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals C Yadier Molina appeared to slide into home plate safely in the eighth inning, but umpire Bob Davidson called him out. The run would have given the Cards a 6-4 lead over the Colorado Rockies in a game the Cards eventually won 6-5. Rockies manager Clint Hurdle said he thought Molina was safe.
Rockies | Hurdle ejected
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:45:26 -0700
The Associated Press report Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle was ejected for arguing a balk call Monday, April 28.
Rockies | Hurdle battling flu
Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:28:18 -0700
Rockies.MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle and at least three other Rockies are battling the flu.
Rockies | Hurdle to meet with Francis
Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:47:34 -0700
The Denver Rocky Mountain News reports Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle said he thought SP Jeff Francis lacked his usual precision because he was too deliberate in his delivery during his March 31 start against the St. Louis Cardinals. That will be addressed in throwing sessions.
Rockies | Team will continue to bat pitchers in ninth spot
Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:59:27 -0700
MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle had considered the idea of batting pitchers in the eighth spot but doesn't plan to make any batting order alterations of that nature. "If you think it adds value to your particular team, I think it's something that should be considered," said Hurdle. "I don't see it fitting for us."
Rockies | Hurdle wants Corpas to use both sides of plate
Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:53:35 -0700
The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle wants Rockies CL Manny Corpas to start working both sides of the plate more without fear. "He has enough thump to get inside on people," Hurdle said. "He needs to keep that pitch in play - to become not one-sided with his approach."
Rockies | Hurdle named NL Manager of the Year by Baseball Prospectus
Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:01:39 -0700
Thomas Harding, of Rockies.MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle has been named the National League Manager of the Year in the 2007 Internet Baseball Awards, presented by Baseball Prospectus.
Rockies | Hurdle catches the flu
Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:15:19 -0700
The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle (illness) was not able to speak with members of the media Tuesday, Oct. 9, because of a sore throat and other flu-like symptoms. Hurdle distanced himself from the team Tuesday to avoid spreading the illness to his players.
Rockies | Team sets franchise record for wins
Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:51:33 -0700
The Rocky Mountain News' Tracy Ringolsby reports the Colorado Rockies set a franchise record for wins in a season with their 84th victory Sunday, Sept. 23. They have six games left in the regular season and remain in the hunt in the NL West and NL Wild Card races. "We still have unfinished business," said Rockies manager Clint Hurdle.
Rockies | Hurdle suspended one game
Thu, 06 Sep 2007 09:01:38 -0700
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle has been suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount after his ninth-inning ejection Friday, Aug. 31. Hurdle served the suspension Wednesday, Sept. 5.
Rockies | Hurdle joins 400-win club in Denver
Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:04:21 -0700
The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle won his 400th game with the Rockies on July 18 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, becoming the second manager in club history to reach 400 wins. Don Baylor (440) was the other.
Rockies | Matsui sits Sunday
Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:11:13 -0700
Owen Perkins, of Rockies.MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies 2B Kazuo Matsui received the day off Sunday, June 10, as the Rockies' training staff and manager Clint Hurdle are weary of pushing him too hard. Matsui has an eight-game hitting streak and is batting .347 over his last 12 games.
Rockies | Matsui could return within 10 days
Mon, 14 May 2007 08:12:39 -0700
Updating an earlier item, Owen Perkins, of Rockies.MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies 2B Kazuo Matsui (back) could return to the club within 10 days, according to manager Clint Hurdle. Matsui is set to do some drill work and play three innings in an extended spring training game Monday, May 14.
Rockies | Hurdle ejected
Tue, 08 May 2007 11:57:29 -0700
The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle was ejected from the Rockies' game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Hurdle argued with umpires after second base umpire Bob Davidson ruled that a hit by Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki was a double, not a home run. Replays were inconclusive, but the ball appeared to bounce off a metal railing above the top of the wall.
Rockies | Taveras sits again Tuesday
Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:29:23 -0700
Thomas Harding, of Rockies.MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle sat OF Willy Taveras for the second straight game Tuesday, April 24. Taveras is hitting .192 with a .276 on-base percentage on the year. OF Steve Finley started in Taveras' place for the second straight game.
Rockies | Team extends Hurdle's contract
Mon, 02 Apr 2007 11:46:00 -0700
ESPN.com reports the Colorado Rockies have extended the contract of manager Clint Hurdle through 2009. Hurdle had been entering the final year of his contract. Terms of the extension were not disclosed.
Rockies | Francis, Hurdle suspended and fined
Sat, 17 Mar 2007 04:35:42 -0700
Updating previous reports, Colorado Rockies SP Jeff Francis was suspended five regular season games, and fined an undisclosed amount, for intentionally throwing at a batter after a warning had already been issued during Cactus League game, Tuesday, March 13, according to the Associated Press. Manager Clint Hurdle was also suspended one regular game, and fined an undisclosed amount, for Francis' actions.
Rockies | Francis ejected Tuesday
Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:34:22 -0700
Thomas Harding, of Rockies.MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies SP Jeff Francis was ejected from the game Tuesday, March 13, against the San Diego Padres. Padres RP Doug Brocail hit Rockies OF Matt Holliday on the forearm, prompting a confrontation with Rockies' manager Clint Hurdle. Both sides were then issued a warning by umpire Alfonso Marquez. Francis responded by throwing a pitch well behind Padres batter 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff, necessitating his ejection.
Rockies | Matsui likely to share time at second base
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:39:39 -0800
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports Colorado Rockies 2B Kazuo Matsui will likely start on opening day and serve as the primary option against right-handed pitchers. However, Matsui hasn't hit left-handed pitchers as well over his career with a .260 average compared to .268 against right-handers. The difference was even more dramatic in 2006, as he hit just .119 against lefties compared to .299 against righties. IF Jamey Carroll would likely spell him against lefties, as Rockies manager Clint Hurdle has said he wants to get the most out of Carroll and Matsui as a duo.
Rockies | Monfort: Hurdle needs to exceed 2006 results
Sun, 10 Dec 2006 19:35:38 -0800
The Rocky Mountain News' Dave Krieger reports Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle needs the team to at least improve on its 2006 performance in order for him to keep his job, according to Rockies principal owner Charlie Monfort. Hurdle is entering the last year of his contract.
© 2009 Fantasy Sports Ventures, Inc.
