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Rockies news and links for December 24 Joe Blanton Jersey , g the RocksPebble ReportRockpileRockies Game ThreadsRockies Fan ExperienceRockpileTodd Helton will spend some time on the Hall of Fame ballotNew,35commentsRockies news and links for December 24, 2018ByHannah AuringerDec 24, 2018,6:00am MSTShareTweetShareShareTodd Helton will spend some time on the Hall of Fame ballotTodd Helton won’t make the Hall of Fame this year, but there’s still time | Mile High SportsTodd Helton, the Toddfather, is a fan favorite in Denver. He’s on the Hall of Fame ballot, but he’ll be on there for a while still. There have only been two to four players inducted each year, and it’s not likely Helton will be one of them. It’s been suggested that the four will be Edgar Martinez, Mariano Rivera http://www.nationalsfanproshop.com/authentic-matt-adams-jersey , Mike Mussina, and either Barry Bonds or Roger Clemens, depending on how some things shake out. Helton ranks pretty near to these guys in terms of numbers, but there are always those who will argue the Coors Field effect. There is the question of steroids with some of these statistics, which affects some of the consideration. However, regardless, Helton’s career just doesn’t quite measure up. He’s a fantastic player, legendary in Colorado, but he’ll remain on the ballot for the time being. Colorado Rockies podcast: Let’s talk about the Daniel Murphy signing | Rox PileThe biggest move for the Rockies in this offseason has been the Daniel Murphy signing. They agreed to a 2-year, $24 million contract, bringing on another veteran player who can hopefully bolster the lineup. There’s been some varied opinions on this signing. Some are not thrilled at the idea of another forced fill to first base. After Ian Desmond struggled last year http://www.nationalsfanproshop.com/authentic-matt-adams-jersey , it’s not exactly ideal that we’ve got another veteran playing outside of his general role. But while he’s not likely to be a defensive rockstar, the Rockies can hope that he’ll make up for it with offensive production. The Rockies have always been one of the better infields, so maybe this is an attempt to get something of a balance. It may not be exciting, but it’s exactly what the O’s should be doing."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Commentary & AnalysisOrioles ProspectsOrioles Game RecapsOrioles News and RumorsCamdencastBird DroppingsWednesday Bird Droppings: Where the Orioles are making some minor movesNew,705commentsIt may not be exciting, but it’s exactly what the O’s should be doing.ESTShareTweetShareShareWednesday Bird Droppings: Where the Orioles are making some minor movesJay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY SportsGood morning, Birdland! It can be difficult to predict what a team will do over an entire off-season, and the experts get it wrong an awful lot. But credit where credit is due. Pretty much every pegged the Orioles and their lack of expected movement.The O’s have added to the major league roster. Branden Kline and Dillon Tate were placed on the 40-man roster in order to avoid being plucked in the Rule 5 draft. In said draft, the O’s selected Richie Martin and traded for Drew Jackson. They have claimed Rio Ruiz and Austin Brice off waivers. This week, the new front office has made two minor league signings, first Carlos Perez and now Gregory Infante. Things are happening. They just aren’t blockbuster moves.While this may not be the most exciting off-season on record Wilmer Difo Jersey , it is exactly what the Orioles should be doing. Remember, the most important transactions for this franchise were the hirings of Mike Elias, Sig Mejdal and everyone else that now works in the warehouse. They all want to win, but they know that they will have to time it right. The 2019 season is not the time, and that’s OK.Links10 biggest trades in Orioles history - MLB.comIt’s early January. No one is making any moves. It’s time for pieces like this. It’s the same list of trades you have seen a hundred times before, but it does have the addition of the Manny Machado deal from this past July. Orioles To Sign Gregory Infante - MLB Trade RumorsLow risk, low reward. Why not? Trumbo on his role and future - MASN SportsMark Trumbo is a realist. He doesn’t come out and say it, but he hints towards the fact that he knows this Orioles team isn’t great, and he’s unlikely to be around the city of Baltimore much longer. A look at one way where Dylan Bundy can get back on track - MASN SportsIs Dylan Bundy good? Was he ever good? It sure feels like he was, but man 2018 was rough on him. It’s not complicated. He needs to allow way fewer home runs. How he goes about doing that is the tricky part.Britton’s contract reminds Orioles what they’re missing - Baltimore BaseballNo one needs to remind the Orioles what they’re missing. The team is bad. However, it’s no worse right now than it was at the end of the 2018 season. And while big-money relievers don’t grow on trees Brian Goodwin Jersey , they can be developed, and there is a chance that the O’s do have one or two in the making.Orioles birthdays and historyIs it your birthday? Happy Birthday! There are no birthday celebrations for any former Orioles, but Maryland-born basketball player Michael Beasley turns 30, so that’s kinda cool.1991- Alan Wiggins, a former infielder for the Padres and Orioles, dies due to complications from AIDS. The 32-year-old had not appeared in an MLB game since the conclusion of the 1987 season.