Franklin Morales News

With Christmas fast approaching, it's an appropriate time to fill out the Rockies' wish list.

That might be the key word for the Colorado Rockies this offseason. The Rockies' needs for this offseason shift drastically depending on the "ifs." The Colorado Rockies went into the 2008 offseason knowing that ...

The Rockies have made no secret about seeking a young, front-of-the-rotation pitching talent -- someone like left-hander Franklin Morales, whom they happen to have.

The Rockies are encouraged by the fact Franklin Morales is throwing far more strikes in winter ball in Venezuela than he did at Triple-A Colorado Springs this year.

Greg Smith struggled with his control as a member of the A's last year, walking 87 batters in 190 1/3 innings in his rookie season.

The business plan has stages, some wildly successful, some about as appealing as chewing through concrete.

A year after Purple Reign, there are no shades of gray with the Rockies. Manager Clint Hurdle shed four members of his coaching staff.

It would be interesting to see what kind of season Troy Tulowitzki could have if he started hot instead of cold as he has in 2007-08. Do you think Franklin Morales will return for the 2009 season as a starter ...

Perhaps the Milwaukee Brewers have stolen a page from the Colorado Rockies', "How to Beat the Phillies" playbook.

IT ENDED SO abruptly. One minute the Phillies were soaring, on their way to the playoffs for the first time in 14 years, spraying champagne, basking in the adoration of a roaring throng on the final day of the ...

The good, the bad and the ugly of 2008: GOOD to see Tampa Bay become the surprise of all surprises.

The Rockies' Joe Koshansky celebrates as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run Wednesday.

Less than a year ago, Rocktober was sweeping the state. The Colorado Rockies, perennial losers, accomplished the improbable.

As Broncomania spreads across the Rocky Mountain region, infecting sports fans with Super Bowl dreams and Jay Cutler fantasies, your Colorado Rockies are about to drift quietly into the offseason.

By Dave Krieger , Rocky Mountain News Wanted: A starting pitcher. No, seriously.

No longer a contender, the Rockies went back to the future Thursday, replacing ineffective Livan Hernandez in the rotation with Greg Reynolds.

The use of left-handed prospect Franklin Morales in the season-opening rotation was a big part of the reason the Rockies fell into trouble from which they haven't recovered.

Since the All-Star Break, the Rockies seem to have found another keeper for the rotation.

Brad Lidge, left, of the National League was among the 23 pitchers who appeared in the All-Star Game in July.

Packed luggage in front of a locker is usually a sign of the end. For Matt Herges, it marked the beginning.