- Portland Rockies
Defunct MiLB infobox
name = Portland Rockies
firstseason = 1995
lastseason = 2000
allyears =
city = Portland, Oregon
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lastclasslevel = A (1995-2000)
lastleague =Northwest League
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lastmajorleague =Colorado Rockies (1995-2000)
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lastnickname = Portland Rockies
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lastballpark = Civic Stadium
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classchamps =
leaguechamps = 1997
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divisionchamps = 1997, 1999The Portland Rockies were aminor-league baseball team that played inPortland, Oregon from1995 -2000 . They were a single-A affiliate of theColorado Rockies . Their name and logo mimicked the mountain theme of the Colorado club, even though Portland is not located in theRocky Mountains . A rose was added to the Portland team's cap logo to signify Portland's nickname, the "Rose City".The Rockies (previously located in
Bend, Oregon as the Bend Rockies) moved into Civic Stadium (now known asPGE Park ) when thePortland Beavers were moved toSalt Lake City, Utah by then-ownerJoe Buzas in 1994. The Rockies played in the short-seasonNorthwest League and had some success, including a league championship in1997 . Although few single-A teams play in cities as large as Portland, the Rockies were able to maintain local interest in baseball.In 2000, PGE Park was renovated and a new incarnation of the AAA Beavers moved into the stadium in
2001 . The Rockies moved toPasco, Washington where they became theTri-City Dust Devils .Notable former Rockies include current
MLB playersChone Figgins ,Juan Pierre ,Clint Barmes ,Brad Hawpe ,Jake Westbrook ,Garrett Atkins and Jason Franklin.Year-by-Year Record
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