Box score has two meanings for Neagles

DENVER - New Colorado Rockies pitcher Denny Neagle has enjoyed a successful, if nomadic, career with five teams. Playing for Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Cincinnati and the New York Yankees meant good times in new places.

But some of that moving around is not so good, and some of those places may not remember him so fondly.

"You definitely get tired of boxes everywhere," Neagle said. "I think I've got furniture all over the country. We probably have a few unpaid cable bills."

The five-year contract from the Rockies that guarantees him $51.5 million means some cable companies probably can find him - he's not going anywhere for awhile.

It also means comfort for his family. His wife, Jennifer, grew up in Lakewood and the family - which now includes 11-month-old Trey - has made its home in nearby Morrison since last September.

The Neagles celebrated the Yankees' World Series victory in Hawaii, but really relaxed when they returned home. Jennifer Neagle said they found themselves asking, "Why don't we stay here?"

While Neagle has been greeted by 24 ready-made hanging buddies and a clubhouse life where attendants take care of most of the players' logistical needs, Jennifer Neagle laughed and said that the not-so-fun part of moving fell to "mainly me."

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