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2011 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: OF

By R.J. WhiteFeb 23rd 2011 – 3:00PM

Three great outfielders battled mercilessly for the top spot in our 2011 fantasy baseball rankings. Each has his merits, and all should be selected in the first round of your drafts. Ryan Braun is the most highly regarded, topping most sets of rankings at the outfield position. He had a down year for power last season,...

The Dugout: Gillette Presents Excellence in the Field of Readiness

By Brandon StroudJan 18th 2011 – 1:50PM

I said, are. You. Ready? Then, for the thousands in attendance, and the millions reading at home. Let's get ready to read today's Dugout! Two of baseball's brightest young stars kept busy this offseason; the Colorado Rockies signed Carlos Gonzalez to a seven year, $80 million contract extension, and Evan Longoria of the...

Opinion: Tucson Memorial Service -- The Worst of America, the Best of Obama

By Bob MaistrosJan 13th 2011 – 6:56AM
J. Scott Applewhite, AP

J. Scott Applewhite, AP

For America, the past four days can only be regarded as some of the worst of times in recent memory. Nineteen people mowed down by a madman with a frighteningly lethal weapon. A vivacious young congresswoman fighting for her life in a Tucson, Ariz., hospital. And worst of all, a precipitous descent into a nasty, hasty and...

Carlos Gonzalez 'At Home' With Rockies

By Marc LancasterJan 11th 2011 – 4:54PM

After being traded twice in his still-young career, Carlos Gonzalez is pleased to be calling Denver home for the foreseeable future. And considering he'll make $80 million over the next seven years to do so, who can blame him? The Rockies on Tuesday officially announced their new deal with Gonzalez, with smiles all...

Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies Expected to Finalize $80.5 Million Extension Tuesday

By Josh AlperJan 10th 2011 – 5:30PM

Assuming all goes well with his physical on Monday, the Rockies are expected to hold a press conference Tuesday to formally announce Carlos Gonzalez's $80.5 million contract extension. Gonzalez arrived in Denver from Venezuela on Sunday to take care of the last remaining hurdles between him and the seven-year deal he...

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THIS IS WHAT A RUT LOOKS LIKE

May 21st 2012 - 09:06AM

The Colorado Rockies were swept for the second time at home and the third time overall this season.

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Rockies (Finally) Snap Losing Streak

By Matt.Ferner@huffingtonpost.com(Matt Ferner) May 10th 2012 - 10:04AM

Left-hander Christian Friedrich pitched six solid innings to win his major league debut and Jason Giambi and Wilin Rosario hit RBI doubles off the top of the fences at Petco Park as the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the San Diego Padres 6-2 Tuesday and snap a five-game losing streak.

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GO, GIAMBINO, GO!

By Matt.Ferner@huffingtonpost.com(Matt Ferner) May 03rd 2012 - 09:55AM

Standing in the on-deck circle and with first base open, Carlos Gonzalez briefly wondered if the Los Angeles Dodgers would pitch around pinch hitter Jason Giambi to face him.

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Mexico Gunmen Kill 14 Inside Chihuahua Bar

By The Huffington Post News Editors Apr 21st 2012 - 10:52AM

Authorities say masked gunmen burst into a bar in the northern city of Chihuahua and opened fire, killing 14 people.

Carlos Gonzalez News From the Web

  • 05/27/12 Phillips, Reds slug past Rockies Source: WFLA - AM 540 - Orlando FL Zack Cozart had an RBI double for Cincinnati, which has won eight of its last nine.
  • 05/27/12 Carlos Gonzalez carrying more clout lately Source: The Denver Post - Denver CO There's little about baseball that surprises Carlos Gonzalez.
  • 05/21/12 Hope or change? Source: KOA 850 - Denver CO Sunday's in-game conversation on Twitter was all about the Rockies needing to do something dramatic to get out of a funk that dropped them to 15-25 on the season as the lowly Seattle Mariners completed a three-game sweep with a 6-4 victory at Coors Field.
  • 05/21/12 Montero, Smoak homer as Mariners sweep Rockies Source: The News-Record - Gillette WY The Colorado Rockies were swept for the second time at home and the third time overall this season.
  • 05/21/12 Montero, Smoak homer as Mariners sweep Rockies Source: The Daily Sentinel - Grand Junction CO Jesus Montero and Justin Smoak hit back-to-back home runs, Blake Beavan tied a season-high with seven strikeouts and the Seattle Mariners held on to beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.

Background on Carlos Gonzalez

Carlos Eduardo González (born October 17, 1985) (nicknamed CarGo) is an Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder with the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball.

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