Ronnie Belliard waived

[RockieBill]

The move clears a spot for an additional minor-league prospect when the 40-man roster is submitted today.

The Rockies should have enough room to protect their top prospects when they submit their 40-man roster today. Among those minor-leaguers likely to be added are relievers Justin Huisman and Scott Dohmann and outfielder Cory Sullivan. Reliever Steve Reed, for whom the Rockies would receive draft-pick compensation if he signs elsewhere, is the one free agent whose future likely will be decided by Dec. 7, the deadline for offering salary arbitration.

Belliard, who became the first minor-league invitee in franchise history to start on opening day, resurrected his career last season. He hit .277 with eight homers and 50 RBIs, including eight on Sept. 23 against Arizona.

He also committed 15 errors. He looked good, even great, when turning double plays, but way too many bleeders found the outfield between his feet.

I never thought I'd say this, but the Rox need to get Neifi Perez back - that middle infield has been a black hole since he left. I know he can't hit, not consistantly, anyway. His glove was worth the trade-off.

And while they're at it, get Cirillo back at third. Defense is such a huge part of being successful at Coors Field, I don't see how they can continue to ignore it.

[Baseball Guru]

They also re-signed Mark Bellhorn and activated Denny Neagle from the 60-day disabled list.:cool:

[RockieBill]

Guru, don't you think Neagle would look good in a Mets' uni? I sure do! Of course, he'd only be good for selling peanuts, but it's a job that needs to be done, dagnabit!

:idea:

[Durango53]

Originally posted by RockieBill

I never thought I'd say this, but the Rox need to get Neifi Perez back - that middle infield has been a black hole since he left. I know he can't hit, not consistantly, anyway. His glove was worth the trade-off.

And while they're at it, get Cirillo back at third. Defense is such a huge part of being successful at Coors Field, I don't see how they can continue to ignore it.

I dont know if I would go to say as far as getting Cirillo back. You need to have a guy with a bit more hitting there than he gave. You have to give Atkins some time, and I think he will fit in nicly there.

But for the Neifi I never liked the trade to get rid of him. I know he didnt hit worth a darn but his bat came up in a few big hits and got the job done. I am a old school guy when it comes to SS in the major leagues. There are not to many of the A-Rods, Nomars and SS like them out there and the Rox would never pay for one. I think a good D SS is the way to go and what you get with him at the plate is just a added on.

Defense in todays game is so over looked. On one looks at defense any more it is just how many homeruns did he hit. I saw some Rox fans wanting the Rox to get Manny from the Red Sox. I was laughing my butt off at them. He might hit 60 HR with the Rox but how many runs would he give up playing in the outfield of Coors. He could give up 100 +. Is that a good trade off I dont think so.

What if Ozzie Smith came up in todays game? He was a non hitting SS when he first started but he took away more runs with his glove. I would take a SS that might only get 1 HR a year and 25 RBI's and a low batting avg if he will take away alot of runs and not give up the errors. He would take away more runs and that could make the offense better because they have to score else runs to win.

[Baseball Guru]

Originally posted by RockieBill
Guru, don't you think Neagle would look good in a Mets' uni? I sure do! Of course, he'd only be good for selling peanuts, but it's a job that needs to be done, dagnabit!

:idea:


lol......Ummmmmmmmmmmm, NOPE:D


Nice try though;)


Don't want him taking any of Gary's jobs in the vending department:D