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Huston Street News & Rumors

Padres get Street from Rockies to replace Bell
December 8
San Diego Union-Tribune
 
"For better or worse, the Padres didn't want to be committed to Heath Bell when he was 37 or 38. Aside from Bell accepting arbitration — the possibility of which delayed the Padres offseason planning — the club was never interested in signing him for more than two years with an option on a third season. Which is why Huston Street will be the Padres closer in 2012 rather than Bell. Five days after free agent Bell signed what could be a four-year, $36 million deal with the Miami Marlins, the Padres on Wednesday acquired right-handed closer Street and $1 million from the Colorado Rockies for a minor league player to be named later."
Padres acquire Rockies closer Street
December 7
San Diego Union-Tribune
 
"The Padres have acquired right-handed closer Huston Street from the Colorado Rockies for cash considerations and a minor league player to be named later. Essentially, the Padres would be picking up most of Street's contract for 2012 -- $7.5 million in addition to a $500,000 buyout against a $9-10 million option for 2013. The Rockies will also send an undisclosed amount of cash to the Padres as an offset against Street's salary."
Padres close to trading for Huston Street
December 7
CBSSports.com
 
"The San Diego Padres are very close to acquiring closer Huston Street from the Rockies in a trade, CBSSports.com's Danny Knobler has learned. Knobler reports the deal is "basically done" and that it will be for a player to be named later. The move marks a salary dump for the Rockies, as the Padres will pay Street's $7.5 million in 2012. The biggest factor in the Rockies making this move was clearing salary to go after starting pitching, Scott Miller of CBSSports.com notes. Just to throw a name out there, the Rockies were said to be interested in free agent Roy Oswalt earlier this offseason."
Huston Street the key to Rockies' attempt to fill multiple holes
December 7
Denver Post
 
"The Rockies' winter plans have centered on their ability to trade Huston Street?, their former closer. Colorado is looking for creative solutions to a) fill multiple vacancies, b) wedge room in the payroll or c) improve their rotation. As of late Tuesday night, Street was central to addressing any of these needs but was still property of the Rockies. General manager Dan O'Dowd said he would consider all scenarios with the right-hander, including eating the remainder of his $8 million contract if he was able to bring back multiple top-end prospects."
Mets talked Pelfrey-Street trade with Rockies
November 18
New York Post
 
"The Mets and Rockies had brief conversations about a trade that could have involved Mike Pelfrey and Huston Street, but the Mets are not overly enamored with the Colorado closer. The trade would have been difficult because Street and new Mets bench coach Bob Geren dislike each other from their days with the A's. In May, Street told the San Francisco Chronicle that Geren was "my least favorite person I have ever encountered in sports.""
Jays check out Huston Street
November 16
Toronto Sun
 
"It's not as if the Blue Jays can find an established closer on any street corner. Well, maybe a Street in Huston. The Jays have spoken to the Colorado Rockies about closer Huston Street. Street, 27, converted 29 of 33 (88%) save chances this season for the Rockies. He was 1-4 with a 3.86 ERA, walking only nine men and fanning 55 in 58 1/3 innings. Next season Street will earn $7.5 million U.S. He has a player option of $9 million for 2013, which he can walk away from. If the team decides to buy out Street there is a $500,000 buyout. Street, a former first rounder, was selected 40th over all in 2004 — eight picks after the Jays chose lefty Zach Jackson with their second first-round pick"
Rockies appear set to give closer's job to Rafael Betancourt, shop Huston Street
September 28
Denver Post
 
"Rafael Betancourt has warmed to having his feet in the fire. When he first took over for the injured Huston Street, Betancourt was reluctant to even talk about closing out of respect for his teammate. That was before he went 7-for-8 in save opportunities with cold-blooded efficiency. "I love the pressure," Betancourt said. "I love knowing that when I go in that I have a chance to win the game for the team. If they want me to keep doing this, I would be fine with that." Betancourt's performance has caused the Rockies to rethink their bullpen. General manager Dan O'Dowd said he's "open-minded" about the closer role. Executives from opposing teams expect the Rockies to shop Street, who is due"
Street still sore, hoping to avoid placement on DL
August 12
Denver Post
 
"Huston Street played catch at 120 feet Thursday, but lingering soreness in his right triceps could land him on the disabled list. The Rockies' closer will play catch again today in St. Louis, after which a decision on his status is anticipated. Colorado will activate Jason Giambi? for the series, likely at the expense of a reliever. Street would not be the first choice, but if he remains unavailable, extended rest might be required for his arm to heal. "We will know more (today)," Street said. Street has experienced a strange season. He has converted 29-of-32 saves but allowed 10 home runs. He required just 12 pitches in an easy save on Monday, but in his previous three appearances he"
Street could hit trade market; Kazmir drawing interest from teams
July 6
SI.com
 
"If the Rockies continue to fade, look for Huston Street to hit the trade market, improving an already strong relief market. • Recently-released pitcher Scott Kazmir has drawn decent interest despite poor performance in his last days in the Angels organization. He is expected to pick a team soon."
Street accepts ups and downs of being a closer
June 23
Denver Post
 
"He has taken, shall we say, a circuitous route to get there, but facts are facts: Rockies closer Huston Street leads the major leagues with 22 saves in 24 chances. "A save is such a team stat, it really is, so it's gratifying that the team has put me in position that many times," Street said. "And on a personal level, it's gratifying to get the job done." Street almost always gets the job done. It's how he goes about doing it that causes so many heads to shake and palms to sweat. Take the first two games of the Cleveland series. Street was "100 percent" certain that Grady Sizemore 's drive in the opener was going to land in the right-field seats, only to watch it die on the warning track."
Sinking fastball has closer back on easy street
June 9
Denver Post
 
"Huston Street could live forever in 2009. He was Dennis Eckersley Lite, converting 35 saves, including 26 straight at one point. Over the last few weeks, he watched video of that season closely, dissecting his fastball as a finishing pitch. A two-strike, swing- and-miss heater has been absent much of the past two seasons. Street made a case again Wednesday that it's back. With his velocity reaching 92 mph, the right-hander breezed to his 17th save by striking out Jason Bartlett. "I went back and looked at my fastball, and how I used it. It's hard to describe because I didn't make a mechanical adjustment," Street said. "I just have that feel back. It's funny, you do it once, then you repeat"
Street hoping to tame home run issue
May 28
InsideTheRockies.com
 
"The Rockies are in a period in which they aren't bashful about using change. But despite the fact Huston Street has given up five home runs in his last eight appearances, he remains the closer -- for now. "Not today," Rockies manager Jim Tracy said when asked if he was considering changing his ninth-inning strategy. "But I do know this: we need to keep the ball in the ballpark." There have been several personnel moves, but Tracy also made a strategic move this week by backing right-handed setup man Rafael Betancourt out of the eighth inning while he tries to regain consistency. So if balls keep flying over fences -- the D-backs' Kelly Johnson was the latest to take Street deep, with a"
Street stumbles in ninth; Rockies lose in 11 innings
May 6
InsideTheRockies.com
 
"Closer Huston Street blew his first save of the season, giving up two solo homers in the ninth to nullify Jason Hammel's third straight strong start, and the Colorado Rockies lost 3-2 in 11 innings to the Arizona Diamondback in the rubber game of their three-game series. The Diamondbacks won the game when Matt Belisle relieved Franklin Morales with one out in the 11th and Chris Young, who tied the game with a homer with two out in the ninth off Street, doubled high off the wall in left-center. Belisle struck out Kelly Johnson, but Justin Upton's bloop single to right sent the Rockies to their second loss in 11 innings Diamondbacks this season. The Rockies fell 7-6 in 11 innings on Opening"
Street's streak ends as Rockies fall to Diamondbacks in 11 innings
May 6
Denver Post
 
"Huston Street sat in the dugout Thursday night in disbelief. He no longer was perfect. The streak was over. Long live the pain. There's nothing worse in baseball than blowing a save. Imagine going to a restaurant, enjoying a tasty appetizer, a delicious dinner and a fine bottle of wine, then having the waiter take 30 minutes to bring the check. "It ruins the entire experience. It ruins it for the fans and the players," Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers said recently. "It's all anyone remembers." For eight innings, the Rockies mauled the Diamondbacks. It took Street only 18 pitches to untie the knot. He allowed ninth-inning home runs to Gerardo Parra and Chris Young, setting the"
Street takes it slow and steady this time
March 29
Denver Post
 
"Huston Street's problem is that he's smart. He thinks outside the batter's box. So, last spring, he hatched a plan that, in theory, made sense. "When I arrived, I stepped onto the mound the first time and tried to strike out the ghost hitter. The idea was to turn up the velocity early so I was even stronger going into the season," Street recalled of that costly 92 mph fastball in February 2010. "It was unquestionably a mistake that hurt me (with a shoulder injury) and hurt the team. It taught me a lot." Street has always been one of a kind. This March, though, he followed the crowd. Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd and pitching coach Bob Apodaca instructed Street to dip his toes in the"
Street dealt with rib injury late in season
November 9
Denver Post
 
"There's an active debate on whether the Rockies will retain starter Jorge De La Rosa, but there's no question they need closer Huston Street to return to full form. Speaking Monday from his offseason home in Texas, Street believes he can return to his 2009 form after battling multiple injuries. "The most frustrating thing was missing the first 69 games. I wasn't able to be there for my team," Street said. "The issue is never confidence. It's always health. If I am healthy, I am good." Street, 27, suffered shoulder inflammation in spring training and a groin injury during a rehab assignment, then revealed Monday that he was dealing with a rib injury during the season's final six weeks."
Street wants to pitch in Rockies' final series
October 2
Denver Post
 
"Despite a strained oblique muscle, Rockies closer Huston Street wants to finish out the season on the mound, not on the bench. Street said today that he still hopes he'll be used in Colorado's final three games of the series against the Cardinals. The Rockies and Cardinals play the second game of their four-game series tonight. Street has dealt with right oblique pain for the last month and was unavailable for Wednesday's home finale against the Dodgers. It was initially thought he would be scratched for the rest of the season, but Street said he wants to pitch. Street has 20 saves and five blown saves this season."
Street gets rocked by Brewers in 10th
August 15
Denver Post
 
"Usually, falling behind by three runs is a recipe for disaster in the major leagues. But the Rockies have turned it into a model for success at Coors Field. Sure enough, it happened again Saturday night. The Rockies stumbled early, got to their feet and took the lead against the Brewers. But this time, even their Coors Field karma let them down. They rallied from a three-run deficit to tie the game, then took the lead but lost 5-4 in 10 innings on Casey McGehee's run-scoring single off Huston Street. Their Mile High magic — the six walkoff home runs, the 12-run eighth inning and nine-run ninth — seemed like distant memories on this night. The Rockies struggled to pick up a hit against a"
Huston Street leaves field during BP after getting hit by line drive
July 28
Denver Post
 
"Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse for the Rockies, their closer was driven off the field in an ambulance. Turns out Huston Street suffered only an abdominal contusion Tuesday after being struck in the right pelvic area by an Ian Stewart line drive during batting practice. Street was listed as day to day after being released from Rose Medical Center. Street fainted while writhing in pain down the right-field line. Said Rockies trainer Keith Dugger, "I think his body kind of went into shock." But the most shocking part of the day played out a few hours later when the Rockies lost 4-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates, a team whose wretched ways recently prompted The Amazing Kreskin"
Street is ready to reclaim role as team's closer
June 25
Denver Post
 
"Huston Street appears to be on the fast track to regain his closer's job. Asked before Thursday night's game if he would consider using Street in a saving role, manager Jim Tracy said, "That's very possible." That was music to Street's ears. "He said that? That's good!" said Street, who made his 2010 debut Wednesday night with 1 1/3 scoreless innings. The last time Street closed a game for the Rockies came during their season-ending playoff loss to the Phillies last fall. He notched 35 saves last season and was rewarded with a three-year, $22.5 million contract. But shoulder soreness and a groin injury cost him 69 games this season. "Mentally, I am absolutely ready," he said. "But I think"
Street thrown into action
June 24
Denver Post
 
"Relief pitcher Huston Street, returning from shoulder inflammation, made his 2010 big-league debut, replacing Ubaldo Jimenez with two out and one on in the sixth inning Wednesday. Street was called for a balk, but ended the inning by inducing Dustin Pedroia to pop out to left on an 81 mph slider. In the seventh, Street allowed a leadoff single to Victor Martinez but struck out David Ortiz and got Adrian Beltre to ground into an inning-ending double play. Street's fastball topped out at 91 mph."
Rockies' Street back in bullpen
June 22
Denver Post
 
"This is personal. No, not between Huston Street and an opponent. This is between Street and the man in the mirror. He doesn't just want to return to the closer role for the Rockies. He needs to. For his team and, yes, for himself. Funny thing about Street. This was supposed to be the best year of his major-league career. But he hasn't thrown a pitch for the Rockies because he threw so many trying to get ready for it. He had the signature season of any closer in franchise history a year ago and was rewarded with a three-year, $22.5 million contract, by far the most lucrative contract ever given to a Rockies reliever. And for Street, 26, it came with an unwritten clause. "There's such a"
Rockies' Street ready for bigs after Triple-A ejection
June 21
Denver Post
 
"Huston Street is back in the Rockies' clubhouse and soon will be back with the Rockies. Very soon. As in Tuesday. Street added some intrigue to his final rehab outing Saturday night at Triple-A Colorado Springs when he was ejected by home plate umpire Matt Schaufert after allowing three hits and three runs in his scheduled 1 1/3 innings. "I felt great," Street said. "I made my pitches. That's what was so frustrating. You feel like you're making pitches and you're in unfavorable counts. It's obviously not the way you want to finish, but I felt like I executed. "I still threw 15 out of 24 pitches for strikes, even with the strike zone. I felt like I got squeezed and I mentioned that to him."
Jim Tracy plans to ease Street into closer role
June 21
Denver Post
 
"Don't even think it. Even with the ninth-inning pitching problems he has encountered the last two games, Rockies manager Jim Tracy isn't going to rush Huston Street back into the closer's role. Instead, Tracy defended closer Manny Corpas. For the second game in two days, he missed his lines in the closer's role, allowing a combined eight earned runs by the Milwaukee Brewers while getting only two outs over the two appearances. The Rockies overcame Saturday's blow-up, with Rafael Betancourt coming on to shut down the Brewers in time for an 8-7 victory. But the five runs allowed Sunday by Corpas came with the game tied 1-1, and the Brewers won 6-1. "Simply put, pitches he needs to make and"
Street a step closer
June 8
Foxsports.com
 
"Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street is in line to make his first appearance of the big-league season as soon as Sunday. Street has made two one-inning appearances since resuming his medical rehab at Triple-A Colorado Springs last week, and now will pitch on back-to-back days on Thursday and Friday, after which he will report to Coors Field to be re-evaluated on Saturday. Street began the season on the disabled list with shoulder weakness, and had his initial rehab assignment put on hold by a groin strain. He did give up a two-run home run for Colorado Springs on Monday, but threw only 14 pitches, 11 strikes, in one inning after a 12-pitch, eight-strike effort for the SkySox on Friday."
Street to start Friday at Triple-A
June 3
MLB.com
 
"Rockies reliever Huston Street, whose season has been marred by a shoulder injury during Spring Training and a groin injury during a Minor League rehab assignment, is scheduled to resume his rehab for Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday. Street did not report any problems after facing hitters for 20 pitches on Tuesday at Colorado Springs. Rockies manager Jim Tracy said Street will start Friday's game. He'll also pitch Monday, take two days off, then throw back-to-back games before the Rockies see about activating him."
Rockies expect Street back in mid-June
June 2
Denver Post
 
"Huston Street, who has spent his 2010 season pitching everywhere but Denver, is expected to return to the Rockies by the middle of the month. Street's shoulder and groin problems have sent him from Tucson to Tulsa to Colorado Springs, with a stop in between in Birmingham, Ala., for a medical consultation. But if his latest rehab assignment goes as anticipated, he'll be in the Rockies' bullpen within two weeks. "Huston Street," manager Jim Tracy said, "is up and running." Street threw a 20-pitch simulated game Tuesday in Colorado Springs. He'll pitch an inning for the Sky Sox on Friday and Monday. If all goes as planned, he would pitch on back-to-back days late next week, then be"
Street throws bullpen session
May 26
MLB.com
 
"Rockies closer Huston Street's long and winding path back to the Major Leagues took a small step forward with a 20-pitch bullpen session at Coors Field on Tuesday afternoon. Street has battled shoulder tightness since Spring Training. During his second injury rehab start for Double-A Tulsa on May 15, Street suffered a groin strain. Until Monday, he was relegated to playing long toss. Several times throughout the rehabilitation process, Street, who converted 35 of 37 save chances last year, spoke with anticipation that a return to the Majors was near. On Tuesday, he spoke with the caution befitting a man hoping the emotional roller-coaster ride will end soon. Street said he also did"
Street moves closer to throwing off mound
May 21
MLB.com
 
"Rockies right-handed closer Huston Street, who suffered a groin injury Saturday during his rehab for a shoulder injury that has kept him out of the Majors all season, said Wednesday he has been playing catch at 140 feet for three days. Street said he is three to five days from pitching off the mound. The lack of full-speed pitching because of the groin injury hasn't affected his arm. "Ironically, the shoulder is of no consequence," Street said. "I do believe we have crossed that bridge." In other Major League injuries, left-hander Franklin Morales (shoulder weakness) has a 30-40-pitch bullpen session scheduled for Friday at the team's training center in Tucson, Ariz., and righty Taylor"
Huston Street's Comeback Hits a Bump
May 16
InsideTheRockies.com
 
"Rockies closer Huston Street, out since the season started with right shoulder inflammation, was on a schedule to rejoin the Rockies after their upcoming road trip. The plan is open to revision, particularly after Street's second rehab appearance for Double-A Tulsa on Saturday night. Street came out of the game after throwing only five pitches in the Drillers 1-0 victory at Arkansas. Street struck out Carlos Colmenares on three pitches, and then fell behind 2-0 to Abel Nieves. At that point there was an "injury delay," according to the official play-by-play. Al Alburquerque then came into pitch and walked Nieves."
Street has rehab assignment mapped out, looking to be activated in 15 days
May 11
Denver Post
 
"Looking tan, rested and ready, Huston Street spoke with confidence about his upcoming rehab assignment. It has been mapped out to allow him to be activated in 15 days. "My arm feels better than at anytime in spring. In hindsight, just playing catch now compared to then isn't even comparable," Street said. "I am not going to count my chickens until they hatch. But I am looking forward to getting back here soon.""
Street moving ahead in Arizona, could be sent out shortly for rehab assignment
May 6
MLB.com
 
"If all goes well with closer Huston Street's appearance in an extended spring camp game against the D-backs on Friday, he will be brought to Denver on Monday for a re-evaluation and could be sent out shortly thereafter for a Minor League rehab assignment, manager Jim Tracy said Wednesday. Street suffered shoulder stiffness early in Spring Training, and the Rockies are missing him. Less-experienced left-hander Franklin Morales is 0-3 with a 4.09 ERA and two blown saves in five chances."
Taking it slow with Street; Francis throws without pain
April 7
Denver Post
 
"Huston Street's visit to Dr. James Andrews in Alabama was driven by his desire to receive a second opinion. The results of that exam confirmed what the Rockies have told him: there's inflammation, but no structural damage. But the Rockies are determined to take it even slower with Street, further delaying his return to the big league roster. He's going to do strengthening exercises longer before even attempting to play catch. Street had hoped to be back in the big leagues closing games by May 1. That seems overly ambitious at this point. My best guess is May 15. But that's all it is a guess until Street redlines off a mound again and sees how his shoulder responds."
Rockies' Street sees shoulder specialist, news positive
April 6
Denver Post
 
"Rockies closer Huston Street visited noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews on Monday in Alabama for a second opinion on his ailing right shoulder, the Denver Post has learned. Street has been shut down on three separate occasions this spring with inflammation in his shoulder and had been working out in Tucson. According to Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd, Street received positive news from Andrews, and that his visit shouldn't be interpreted as a setback. "Everything looked great. I was told they didn't see any issues at all, so we are going to keep doing the same thing with him," O'Dowd said after the Rockies' 5-3 opening day win over Milwaukee. "He wanted a second opinion and"
Rockies' Street suffers setback; could return for mid-May
April 1
Denver Post
 
"Closer Huston Street sees it as a new plan of attack. On the surface, it appears to be a setback. This much is known: Street has stopped throwing because of lingering stiffness in his right shoulder. The reason is the Rockies' training staff has decided to address the injury differently by aggressively strengthening the shoulder before playing catch again. "We think the weakness in the shoulder is what is causing the stiffness. I know I said I was going to continue throwing through the stiffness, but that was just me talking," Street said. "The trainers think this will help." Head trainer Keith Dugger mapped out the strategy Wednesday, saying Street needs a full range of motion before"
Street, Rockies get good news: No Major Damage to Right Shoulder
March 20
Denver Post
 
"Huston Street was one relieved reliever Friday morning. "Good news," Street said. "Everything in the shoulder is structurally sound. Was I nervous? Well, there's a reason they're doing it." The MRI, that is. The results arrived Friday and showed only inflammation in Street's right shoulder. "It's a huge relief," Street said. "Anything up in the shoulder or elbow and you get bad news, you're talking months and months as opposed to weeks." Street said he will stay in Tucson for extended spring training when the Rockies open the season April 5 at Milwaukee. He has been told to expect a month-long rehab process, which would put his return at mid- to late-April."
Rockies' Street suffers big setback
March 17
Denver Post
 
"Rockies closer Huston Street suffered a setback with his injured right shoulder on Tuesday, creating a strong possibility that he will open the season on the disabled list. Street said that he will undergo an MRI today to try and get a better understanding of what caused the shoulder tightness that is identical to what shut him down nearly three weeks ago. "It's really frustrating - opening day is definitely in jeopardy," Street said this morning. "It would be the first time in six years I would not be ready to go." Street, who signed a three-year. $22.5 million deal during the offseason, was caught off guard Tuesday by the stiffness in his shoulder, especially because his simulated game"
Shoulder tightness leads to MRI and likely DL for Street to start season
March 17
Denver Post
 
"Closer Huston Street will likely open the season on the disabled list after suffering a setback with his shoulder injury, The Denver Post has learned. While playing catch Tuesday, he experienced the same tightness that caused the team to shut him down roughly three weeks ago."
Stiff shoulder temporary stop sign for Street
March 3
Denver Post
 
"Huston Street's line of work is about finishing. As it stands, his start will be delayed this spring. After an aggressive batting practice session last Friday, Street hasn't thrown off a mound because of shoulder stiffness. "It's not a major deal. But it's not minor, either. They are just extra cautious when you have a month before the season starts," Street said Tuesday. The Rockies' right-handed closer will be sidelined at least through the weekend. He is taking anti-inflammatory pills and remains able to play catch from 90 feet. Street said the tightness is common for him in spring training. He dealt with the issue twice last year when he was overcompensating for a groin injury."
Street, Betancourt OK deals with Rockies
January 20
Denver Post
 
"One of the reasons shortstop Troy Tulowitzki signed a six-year, $31 million contract two years ago was trust. He believed that Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd was committed to keeping core players together with multiyear deals. O'Dowd has delivered on that promise. The Rockies stabilized their bullpen Tuesday, agreeing in principle on a three-year, $22.5 million deal with closer Huston Street and a two-year, $7.55 million deal with setup man Rafael Betancourt. The club declined comment because the deals won't be official until physicals are completed. "Two more players showing commitment says a lot about our team," Tulowitzki said. "You don't sign these deals unless you want to be a"
Street, Betancourt OK deals with Rockies
January 20
Denver Post
 
"One of the reasons shortstop Troy Tulowitzki signed a six-year, $31 million contract two years ago was trust. He believed that Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd was committed to keeping core players together with multiyear deals. O'Dowd has delivered on that promise. The Rockies stabilized their bullpen Tuesday, agreeing in principle on a three-year, $22.5 million deal with closer Huston Street and a two-year, $7.55 million deal with setup man Rafael Betancourt. The club declined comment because the deals won't be official until physicals are completed. "Two more players showing commitment says a lot about our team," Tulowitzki said. "You don't sign these deals unless you want to be a"
Street, Betancourt sign multiyear deals
January 19
InsideTheRockies.com
 
"The Rockies agreed to multiyear contracts with relief pitchers Huston Street and Rafael Betancourt, FOXsports.com has learned, giving the Rockies 11 players signed to contracts that tie them to the Rockies through at least 2011. And that doesn't include manager Jim Tracy, who earlier in the offseason signed a three-year deal that FOXsports.com has learned has a $4.4 million guarantee. Street, who is arbitration eligible and would have been able to become a free agent after the season, has agreed to a three-year deal with an option on a fourth year that guarantees him $22.5 million. The finalizing of the deal is pending Street undergoing a physical when he is in Denver this weekend for the"
Sources: Rockies lock in relievers Street, Betancourt
January 19
Foxsports.com
 
"The Rockies agreed to multi-year contracts with relief pitchers Huston Street and Rafael Betancourt, FOXsports.com has learned, giving the Rockies 11 players signed through at least 2011. That figure doesn't include manager Jim Tracy, who earlier in the offseason sign a three-year deal that FOXsports.com has learned has a $4.4 million guarantee."
Street Suffers A Bitter Loss
October 13
InsideTheRockies.com
 
"Rockies closer Huston Street was standing at his locker, being very forthright about a very painful ninth inning Monday. General manager Dan O'Dowd interrupted the give-and-take, hugged Street and said, "We wouldn't have been here without you. You did a hell of a job." The Rockies and, in particular, Street weren't expecting words of solace. Not after a stunning three-run rally in the eighth gave the Rockies a 4-2 lead in Game 4 of the National League Division Series. Not with Street, who went 35-for-37 in save opportunities during the regular season, taking the mound and this NLDS seemingly headed back to Citizens Bank Park for a winner-take-all fifth game. Deflating ninth innings were"
Weight of world tough to bear for Rockies' Street
October 13
Denver Post
 columnist Mark Kiszla
"All lost, the one thing Rockies relief pitcher Huston Street refused to do was cry. His voice cracked. Anguish moistened the corners of his eyes. But tears? No way. A ballgame blown, Street fought to keep what little this beaten man had: his dignity. "The lazy step for me would be to walk out of here with my tail between my legs and tears coming down my face, then go home and lay in bed for two weeks," Street said Monday night, after surrendering three runs in a nightmarish ninth inning that gave Philadelphia a shocking 5-4 victory and eliminated Colorado from the playoffs. Here's what you need to know about the sudden death of Colorado's baseball season: The pain of losing a no-tomorrow"
Rockies closer Huston Street revels in playoff atmosphere
October 6
Denver Post
 
"A slight-built, baby-faced man sits in a cold tube reading a magazine at Dodger Stadium. He weighs less than 200 pounds, and if he's an inch taller than 5-feet-10, it's hyperbole. When looking for reasons that a Phillies' repeat will meet a dead end, it starts with Huston Street. The Rockies' singular biggest advantage in the National League division series that begins Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park resides with their closer. "The thing with Huston is that you know he's going to come into the game and throw strikes," setup man Rafael Betancourt said. "It's very important for him to show he's not afraid to throw the ball around the plate. Huston goes right after guys." Street has converted"
Rockies' Street gets good news, sort of
September 4
Denver Post
 
"Wrapped in ice, pizza in his mouth, Huston Street soothed a few stomachs when discussing Thursday's MRI. There's no structural damage in his right biceps. He has tendinitis. That's the good news. The bad news is that he won't even pick up a baseball until Sunday, leaving him unavailable to pitch until the middle of next week at the earliest. "It's not like we have four months left. We are being extremely aggressive, which is reassuring to me," the Rockies' closer said. "It's really going to be a day-to-day thing once I start throwing again." Franklin Morales, who posted his first save Wednesday, will replace him. The left-hander has been on a wild ride this season, beginning in the"
Street has MRI, Morales takes over as closer
September 3
Denver Post
 
"Huston Street will undergo an MRI this morning on his right biceps, and said there's no timetable for his return. Franklin Morales will take over as the closer, manager Jim Tracy confirmed. Street believes he's dealing with biceps tendinitis, so he's hoping to return in a few days. "But right now, I just don't know. It's frustrating given how great this season has gone for the team and me, you want to be at your best when it matters most," said Street, who is not feeling pain in the upper part of the arm near his shoulder, which is a good sign. "I don't believe it's serious, but I don't know yet." Morales will take over as closer, leaving Rafael Betancourt in the setup role. Tracy is"
Street hoping waiting game helps him heal
September 3
Denver Post
 
"His arm caked in ice, his right biceps tendon hooked up to an electronic stimulator, Huston Street contemplated what will become of his season. "Right now it's wait-and-see and hope the inflammation dies down a little bit," the Rockies closer said Wednesday night after biceps tendinitis prevented him from putting the finishing touches on the Rockies' 5-2 victory the Mets at Coors Field. "You sit back and hope that it gets better. That's how you have to deal with tendinitis." Street, lights out with 33 saves in 34 opportunities, said he hasn't had this injury before, at least not during the season. But he suspected something was wrong when he felt tightness in his arm before Wednesday's"