--CF Willy Taveras became a free agent after not being tendered a contract by the Rockies. 

The Rockies' offseason began with a bang when they dealt Matt Holliday to the A's for LHP Greg Smith, RHP Huston Street and OF Carlos Gonzalez. 

DENVER -- TheColoradoRockies announced their minor league coaching staff for the 2009 season Tuesday. 

DENVER -- TheColoradoRockies announced their minor league coaching staff for the 2009 season Tuesday. 

The Rockies' offseason began with a bang when they dealt Matt Holliday to the A's for LHP Greg Smith, RHP Huston Street and OF Carlos Gonzalez. 

--CF Willy Taveras became a free agent after not being tendered a contract by the Rockies. 

The Rockies' offseason began with a bang when they dealt Matt Holliday to the A's for LHP Greg Smith, RHP Huston Street and OF Carlos Gonzalez. 

--CF Willy Taveras became a free agent after not being tendered a contract by the Rockies. 

The Rockies have given Huston Street a slight edge over Manuel Corpas to become their closer, but competition in spring training will determine which one begins the season in that coveted role. 

The Rockies have given Huston Street a slight edge over Manuel Corpas to become their closer, but competition in spring training will determine which one begins the season in that coveted role. 

Millions of long-suffering fans watched in wonder as the Phillies finally won the World Series. 

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--CF Willy Taveras became a free agent after not being tendered a contract by the Rockies. 

The Rockies' offseason began with a bang when they dealt Matt Holliday to the A's for LHP Greg Smith, RHP Huston Street and OF Carlos Gonzalez. 

The Rockies have given Huston Street a slight edge over Manuel Corpas to become their closer, but competition in spring training will determine which one begins the season in that coveted role.