2009 Colorado Rockies ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Arizona, 3:40 p. 

The Colorado Rockies have optioned outfielders Carlos Gonzalez and Matt Murton and left-handed pitcher Greg Smith to Triple-A Colorado Springs. 

It was another rough day for an Oakland Athletics starting pitcher. 

--C Chris Iannetta returned to Cactus League play March 24 following three weeks with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. 

The Rockies have to decide whether to make room on their Opening Day roster for 3B/LF/2B Ian Stewart, who turns 24 on April 5 and has impact power, and speedy CF Dexter Fowler, 23, the team's best outfielder and a potential base-stealer even though he has 

Unlike the start of 2008, when they were coming off a late charge that resulted in a World Series appearance, the Rockies enter this season with few external expectations. 

--C Chris Iannetta returned to Cactus League play March 24 following three weeks with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. 

The Rockies have to decide whether to make room on their Opening Day roster for 3B/LF/2B Ian Stewart, who turns 24 on April 5 and has impact power, and speedy CF Dexter Fowler, 23, the team's best outfielder and a potential base-stealer even though he has 

Unlike the start of 2008, when they were coming off a late charge that resulted in a World Series appearance, the Rockies enter this season with few external expectations. 

Bad news, Rays fans: That World Series glow might not last too long in Tampa Bay. 

Garrett Atkins homered in his first game in more than two weeks, leading the Colorado Rockies to a 10-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. 

--C Chris Iannetta returned to Cactus League play March 24 following three weeks with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. 

The Rockies have to decide whether to make room on their Opening Day roster for 3B/LF/2B Ian Stewart, who turns 24 on April 5 and has impact power, and speedy CF Dexter Fowler, 23, the team's best outfielder and a potential base-stealer even though he has 

Unlike the start of 2008, when they were coming off a late charge that resulted in a World Series appearance, the Rockies enter this season with few external expectations. 

Mark down Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, 35, as an early candidate for Comeback Player of the Year.