Clint Barmes News

After covering a tremendous distance in 2009 -- from 18-28 to the National League Wild Card -- the Rockies find themselves trying to figure out how to take the next difficult step.

This week, I suspect, the Rockies will give general manager Dan O'Dowd and manager Jim Tracy new contracts.

Colorado Rockies' Todd Helton, right, is congratulated by teammate Clint Barmes after Helton scored on a hit by Garrett Atkins during the third inning of Game 3 in a National League baseball division series against the Philadelphia Phillies in Denver on Sunday, Oct.

Both teams changed pitchers again in the bottom of the sixth. Colorado pinch hit for Contreras with two outs and Ryan Spilborghs on first.

Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, left, and first baseman Todd Helton will be back for more in 2010.

The weather warmed considerably after a cold front moved out of Colorado, with temperatures in the mid-40s Monday after Game 3 was played in the mid-20s. Tracy moved Atkins up to fifth following his 2-for-4, two-RBI performance in the sixth spot Sunday night.

For more than a decade, he has achieved a level of consistency and durability no other Colorado player has ever equaled.

Colorado Rockies second baseman Clint Barmes, left, throws to first base to turn a double play after forcing out Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth at second base.

Rockies: Todd Helton . While he might not have the power he did earlier in his career after back surgery a year ago, he came back to lead team in batting average , hits , walks and on-base percentage .

Carlos Gonzalez gives the Rockies the speed-power combination they need at the top of the lineup.

The manager of the Milwaukee Brewers praised Parra for what seems to be limitless potential and an arm and frame capable of supporting his rise.

Fri Oct 2, 2009 5:40am EDT -Colorado Rockies batter Brad Hawpe celebrates hitting a home run in the eighth inning with team-mate Clint Barmes in their MLB baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Denver October 1, 2009.

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin, left, tags out Colorado Rockies' Clint Barmes as he tries to score on a base hit by Carlos Gonzalez during the fourth inning of their Major League Baseball game, Friday, Oct.

Todd Helton, Ian Stewart, Troy Tulowitzki and Clint Barmes celebrate after the final out.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chris Narveson works against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning of a baseball game in Denver on Tuesday, Sept.

The Catch might not have been a catch after all. Clint Barmes returned from a day off in the mountains with his family Tuesday to learn that doubt had been cast upon his sensational game-ending grab that cinched the Colorado Rockies victory over the St.

Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 10:32 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 10:32 p.m. The Colorado Rockies are closing in on a spot in the postseason - something Jason Marquis has gotten used to in his career - but the team would much prefer to have an effective Marquis once it gets there.

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Monday, The Catch joined the The Slide in Rockies' memorable moments shrouded in mystery.

As this season finishes, the Rockies already know who they would like closing games in the future.