Joe Koshansky made the most of some rare playing time Wednesday. 

Joe Koshansky made the most of some rare playing time Wednesday. 

April 6 at ArizonaApril 7 at ArizonaApril 8 at ArizonaApril 10 PhiladelphiaApril 11 PhiladelphiaApril 12 PhiladelphiaApril 13 at Chicago CubsApril 15 at Chicago CubsApril 17 at L. 

A struggling offense contributed to the Colorado Rockies' recent slump, but their bats appear to be re-energized. 

A struggling offense contributed to the Colorado Rockies' recent slump, but their bats appear to be re-energized. 

Ubaldo Jimenez has been one of the positives out of a summer of negatives. 

--LHP Jeff Francis will take the rest of the season off. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Jeff Francis (sore left shoulder) experienced some discomfort during a bullpen session Sept. 

A struggling offense contributed to the Colorado Rockies' recent slump, but their bats appear to be re-energized. 

It took a while for Ubaldo Jimenez to find his groove. 

It took a while for Ubaldo Jimenez to find his groove. 

The Colorado Rockies have shut down left-hander Jeff Francis for the rest of the year. 

With the way the season has gone, the time has come for the Rockies to get a few peeks at players who could be a part of the future. 

--The Rockies rank last in the majors with a . 

MEDICAL WATCH: C Yorvit Torrealba (torn meniscus in left knee) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug.