Here are some of the non-roster players announced via Alanna’s Facebook Page that have been invited to spring training:
POSITION PLAYERS: N. Arenado, B. Harris, B. Paulsen, C. Tracy, B. Wood, A. Brown, K. Matthes, T. Wheeler
PITCHERS: C. Bettis, S. Dodson, M. Ekstrom, J. Gardner, D. Molleken, J. Moyer, R. Scahill, J. Sullivan, C. Torres
CATCHERS: Wilkin Castillo, Lars Davis, Matt McBride, Wil Nieves
Any surprises to you guys?
Maybe just short of having all the Tracys present and accounted for?
I would have thought that Ruttledge would have warranted an invitation.
I forgot about that Matt McBride guy. Throw-in in the Ubaldo deal if I’m not mistaken. Interesting that he’s listed as a catcher.
Remember that you heard it here first, as I am projecting Joe Gardner to be a better MLB pitcher for the Rockies than White (although I think White will be ok too). Many say Gardner will be converted to a reief role, but just from looking at his MILB numbers, he could be an Aaron Cook like starter like back when Cookie was really good.
yes I like Joe Gardner and I project him to be a real surprise but not that soon. More like a 2013 or 2014 call up.
I was on the Kansas City Royals site and ran into a very interesting article. They are looking to replace their previous color guy (Frank White) and you would never guess who is in the running for the job!! I hope they hire him!!!!!!
http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120203&content_id=26562622&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc
How did I know exactly who you were talking about before I followed the link. If this means more Helmer in the booth I’m all for it. I don’t have as much anti-GF in me as many here cause he reminds me of my uncle that when I don’t take him seriously he is very funny!!!