Hits & Misses: Spring Training Game 31

Cubs 2, Rockies 0  (Boxscore)

No hits and misses today.

What I saw out there were two teams far more interested in catching a flight out of town than playing baseball. Who can blame them? Arizona is a great place to be and all, and they're playing baseball of course, but there's only so much meaningleess baseball these guys can take. I think we all have our limitations in that regard. Mine ran out about three weeks ago.

That said, I congratulate Jeff Francis on his outing today. I'm sure a more patient lineup would have given him a little more trouble, but when you add the Cubs to getaway day, lots of early swings are going to happen.

The Rockies had been showing more patiences as a team this spring. That was non-existant today. Hopefully that sloppiness doesn't creep over into the weekend and opening day.

Hmm... aside from that, not much to add here.

Four days until the fun begins!

Hits & Misses: Spring Training Game 30

Rockies 4, D-Backs 3 (Boxscore)

Hits

Ubaldo Jimenez

The only person more ready for opening day than you or me is Ubaldo.

Jason Giambi

His first inning two-run single was a 390 foot job off the top of the right field wall. What a rocket. He also drew a bases loaded walk that shows the type of patience the veteran slugger has. I think we're pretty lucky to still have him around.

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Hits & Misses: Spring Training Game 29

Rockies 3, Dodgers 1  (Boxscore)

Hits

Greg Smith

I think Smith has been a hit pretty much every time he's pitched this spring. He was my sleeper at the beginning of camp and he's gone on to be more than that. I like the kid a lot.

Todd Helton

I like how all these guys are saving the big home run for the last week of spring. It's the perfect time for the regulars to find that HR stroke.  By the way, in case you haven't heard, Helton can flash a little leather from time to time as well.

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Hits & Misses: Spring Training Game 28

Rangers 7, Rockies 6 (Boxscore)

Hits

Ian Stewart

Mashed his first big fly of the spring. Been really impressed with the number of hits Ian has compiled this spring without hitting a HR. Hopefully that's a mindset he can carry over... that hitting a ball hard through the hole or in a gap will help just as much as the longball. Stewart becoming a complete hitter would give the Rockies a bonafide all-star at third.

Joe Beimel

Got to love these veteran guys that can go unsigned deep into camp and come out ready to roll. I would have to say Beimel's chances of making the team are on the north side of 50% at this point, which is pretty damn amazing.

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Hits & Misses: Spring Training Game 27

Rockies 6,  A's 6 (Boxscore)

Hits

Jorge Da La Rosa

Why DLR isn't starting the second of the season boggles my mind. I know Jim Tracy thinks it's a big deal to pitch the home opener, and I agree it's a nice honor, but I'm more of the belief that your second best pitcher pitches the second game of the season. Maybe I'm crazy. I just prefer that setup.

Dexter Fowler

This kid is turning in unbelievably patient ABs. If this patience and approach carries over into the regular season, the Rockies top of the order is going to be deadly. Tulowitzki might be looking at a chance for 140+ RBI if he hits close to .300.

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