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Nick Groke
Nick Groke is a former Denver Post sports writer. He left The Post in 2018.
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“It’s like a big revolving door.” Why autographs became a ceremonial part of Rockies spring training.
Autographs are so thoroughly a part of the game, the signatures span generations and become legends.

Rockies are slow-playing their bullpen in spring training. There’s a reason for it.
The faded leather football in Bryan Shaw's mitt Friday at Salt River Fields was not for show or for fun. And he was not looking to change careers. The Rockies'...

David Dahl finally arrives at the plate as Rockies rout the Diamondbacks. “Just trying not to think at all,” he said.
David Dahl crept through the early stages of the Cactus League with little to show at the plate. In his return from a season-wrecking rib injury a year ago, the...

Rockies fear Shawn O’Malley suffered a significant injury as the utilityman hustled to make the roster
Shawn O'Malley, a veteran utilityman and a longshot to make the Rockies roster, suffered what the club suspects is a broken hand on Friday after diving for a groundball.

Rockies need a true base-stealer. So why not Raimel Tapia, their fastest player?
Only seven players have attempted to steal a base through the Rockies first seven spring games and three have been caught. But only Tapia has been nabbed more than once....

Rockies prospect Sam Hilliard saves them against the Cubs in a whiff-heavy Cactus Leaguer
MESA, Ariz. -- Bill Miller, an umpire with a big thumb, rang up two Rockies with strikeouts in the first inning Thursday at Sloan Park. Raimel Tapia flailed first. Then...

German Marquez is still looking for a pitch in his Rockies spring debut
Among a rookie crop of pitchers who carried the Rockies last season through the summer months, German Marquez was the last man standing, the only one who didn't peter out...

Jeff Hoffman leads off the Rockies’ spring slate still tightening the screws; Raimel Tapia shows off new power
Lanky right-hander Jeff Hoffman pushed the Rockies into their spring slate Friday. Among a group of eight starters vying for five spots, he was the first to show off.

David Dahl returns to the Rockies with a lot to prove to manager Bud Black
Dahl's flash of brilliance two seasons ago pre-dated manager Bud Black's tenure. In a sense, he is out to prove all over again his ability.

Zach Jemiola got frustrated with the Rockies’ pitching logjam. He’s learning to wait for his shot.
Zach Jemiola walked one step ahead of himself and nearly fell flat. The Rockies' 23-year-old right hander with the major-league fastball landed on Colorado's 40-man roster last season and pitched...