Rockies Lose and some Buffs News

Well, tough loss last night for the Rockies as they were once again owned by Roy Oswalt.  The last 10 start against the Rockies, Oswalt is 7-1 against the us with less than a 2.00 ERA.  He definitely has our number.  Aaron Cook took the loss and dropping to 3-3.  This is definitely not the Aaron Cook of last year.  This is why I ask, why is it that Rockies pitching pitches good only one year at a time?  For example, Jeff Francis last year.  He had a solid 17 win season in 2007, and th

en came out flat in 2008.  I know he had some shoulder issues, but what’s Aaron Cooks excuse?  How is he giving us line drive homeruns to Carlos Lee.  He’s a sinker ball pitcher and from all but maybe one start, the balls are not sinking.  Bob Apodaca, can we get on this please and get it fixed.  Cook was an all star last year.  At least we have Jason Marquis pitching as good as he is this season.  We would probably be at least 15 games under .500 opposed to the 10 games under now.  Jimenez needs to come out strong tonight and go at least 7 innings.  He finished last season off strong but has come out flat this season.

6-2-2009 – Colorado @ Houston – Jimenez (3-6, 4.37 ERA) vs. Paulino (1-4, 6.75 ERA)

Now for some sad Buffs news.  Josh Smith, you know the guy, he wears number 1, the Buffs number 1 receiver, and big kick returner who was up there in receiving yards last season and oh yea, Darrell Scott’s uncle?  Well, he is leaving the CU football program to pursue a singing/music and football career in California.  Apparently Colorado-Boulder does not offer such a music program for his liking.  This is going to REALLY ser the Buffs back and we are going to have to rely more on the run game this season.  There were also others that left the program and you can see who at the Ralphie Report. (link in the sidebar)  I was very disappointed when I read this and my first thought was “oh s---, D. Scott is going to go with him.”  So far, there have been no indications that Scott wants to leave Colorado and lets all hope it stays that way.

Go Rockies Go Buffs!