Joe Beimel, Rockies lefty relief pitcher from 2009 has re-signed with the Colorado Rockies to a Minor League contract.
Last year with the Colorado Rockies Beimel was a clutch reliever in late innings and in tight spots for the Rockies. He pitched in 26 games and posted a 4.02 ERA with the Rockies last year. Beimel has a confident attitude and swagger, which he uses to intimidate hitters during his one inning or one out appearances. In 2009, Beimel was acquired from the Nationals at the non-waiver Trade Deadline mid-season. Beimel is called in to shut down big-hitting lefties in late innings and Rockies Manager Jim Tracy and GM Dan O'Dowd have similar expectations of him again this year.
My take on this acquisition is that this is a wise move by the Rockies to solidify the bullpen and to provide more confidence from management to go to the 'pen late in games and get key outs. I'm excited Beimel is again a Rockie.
Flattering Spring Training Report on the Colorado Rockies from Jon Heyman with SportsIllustrated.com
Heyman highlights the depth that GM Dan O'Dowd has put together with the Rockies at a bargain basement pricetag. The depth includes the electric Ubaldo Jimenez, and other starters (Aaron Cook, Jorge De La Rosa, Jason Hammel, and the recently returned Jeff Francis), key pieces such as Troy Tulowitzki, Todd Helton, Brad Hawpe, and another handful with great potential: Carlos Gonzalez, Dexter Fowler, Clint Barmes, Ryan Spilborghs, and Seth Smith. All who appear that this year could be break-out seasons. Jim Tracy looks like he is going to enjoy another great run at the World Series!
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