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Rockies Sign Connor Joe To Minor-League Contract

By Anthony Franco | November 20, 2020 at 9:52pm CDT

The Rockies are signing first baseman/corner outfielder Connor Joe to a minor-league contract, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. He’ll receive an invitation to spring training.

The 28-year-old was selected out of the Dodgers’ organization in the 2018 Rule 5 draft and had a very brief run at the major league level with the Giants early in the following season. He would up being returned to the Dodgers relatively quickly, however, and spent the rest of the year in Triple-A. Despite a fantastic .300/.426/.503 line in 446 plate appearances (a strong performance even after adjusting for the hitter-friendly environment of the Pacific Coast League), he didn’t manage to crack Los Angeles’ MLB roster.

Unfortunately, Joe was forced to undergo surgery after being diagnosed with testicular cancer this past March. It’s welcome news to see he’ll be back in game action next spring, where he’ll battle for a job in a seemingly wide open Rockies’ first base mix.

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Comments

  1. RemovePitcherWinsFromTheRecordBooks

    2 years ago

    Maybe this guy should write for MLBTR? I mean he’s already got the two first names thing going for him.

    Reply
    • FredMcGriff for the HOF

      2 years ago

      This guy has been in a lot of organizations. He must be racking up the frequent flier miles.

      Reply
  2. DarkSide830

    2 years ago

    i hope this guy can get an extended shot somewhere

    Reply
    • giantsphan12

      2 years ago

      Me too @dark. Wasn’t the right fit for us in SF but seems like a good young player with a high ceiling.

      Reply
  3. Big97

    2 years ago

    Sounds like a starter for the Rob Refsnyder All-Stars.

    Reply
  4. JohnJasoJingleHeimerSchmidt

    2 years ago

    If this guy gets a taste of the bigs, and sent back to the minors, is that called a “Cup of Joe”?

    Reply
    • jramey1

      2 years ago

      @johnjaso WOMP WOMP WOMP you almost were funny mr Sandler

      Reply
      • MWeller77

        2 years ago

        @jramey What a totally unnecessary reply.

        If you don’t think a joke is funny, just ignore it. Responding sarcastically, as you did, is a clown move.

        Reply
        • jramey1

          2 years ago

          The only clown here is you

  5. davemlaw

    2 years ago

    Nothing against Conner Joe but he isn’t good. I mean, he’s no damn good.
    If he were any good the Giants would have held onto him. They didn’t. Because he’s not MLB material.
    If he’s modified his swing and approach since spring 2019, good for him. But he was awful for the Giants then and I have to assume he still is.

    Reply
    • DarkSide830

      2 years ago

      it was 15 total at bats. give him a break.

      Reply
      • Howie415

        2 years ago

        Dave is right. He needs a much better idea about what he is doing at the plate. He is definitely not a power guy. He will benefit from Denver’s altitude.

        Reply
  6. Randy Red Sox

    2 years ago

    When do the Red Sox continue their parade of minor league signings?

    Reply
    • Howie415

      2 years ago

      Look at the rosters of their Minor League teams. How many players have they cut?

      Reply
  7. Tom1968

    2 years ago

    If he’s not a starter then is he an average joe?

    Reply
  8. Arnold Ziffel

    2 years ago

    Rockies are dealing out the minors contracts. My guess is Bridich is thinking that if he signs several, 1 or 2 might stick and he looks good.

    Reply

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