The Colorado Rockies trimmed off five more spots off their Spring Training roster as they sent Dexter Fowler, Christian Colonel, Chris Nelson, Joe Gaetti, and Neil Wilson down to minor league camp.  None of these players were expected to make the opening day roster for the Rockies, so they will continue to get some work in during Spring Training.  This time it will just be with other minor leagues and not the big league team.

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We blogged earlier today that the Colorado Rockies had invited 11 pitchers to Spring Training, and now they are announcing that they have invited 11 poistion players to Spring Training.

Centerfielder Scott Podsednik and second basemen Marcus Giles are the two names that most people have heard of that have been invited.  Podsednik isn’t much of a ball player these days, besides having some speed.  Giles is also at the ending point of his career in my opinion.

Other players that were invited are:  INF Christian Colonel, INF Matt Kata, SS Chris Nelson, OF Sean Barker, OF Dexter Fowler, OF Joe Gaetti, C Mike Rose, C Michael McKenry and C Neil Wilson.

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