Article: Fatherhood changes Barmes on, off field

Article: Adjusting to short notice Rockies' Barmes is at peace with his game - and he's beginning to make a name for himself.(Sports)
Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO);  May 23, 2008 ;     700+ words ......have meant the world to shortstop Clint Barmes. At second base, he has heard casual asides...scuffling with the Rockies much of 2006, Barmes said, That definitely means a lot to me...am. Opponents who have a history with Barmes are well aware of the improvements he...

Article: Barmes eyes June boom after May swoon Rockies shortstop believes he finally is rediscovering stroke.(Sports)
Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO);  June 9, 2006 ;     700+ words ......Etkin, Rocky Mountain News Maybe Clint Barmes wasn't riding high in April. He was batting...Frank Sinatra lyrics, there's no question Barmes was shot down in May. His average was...seven points on the final day thanks to Barmes' second two-hit game of the month. He...

Article: IT'S MAGIC! BARMES IN SAME SPOT AS `WIZARD'
Evansville Courier & Press;  September 9, 2003 ;     590 words ......growing up in Vincennes, Ind., Clint Barmes followed the St. Louis Cardinals. And he idolized Ozzie Smith. Barmes played the same postion as the Cardinals...open a series with the Colorado Rockies, Barmes will stand on the same field, and on...

Article: Hard work pays off for Barmes.
Gazette (Colorado Springs, CO);  May 10, 2005 ;     626 words ...Byline: Milo Bryant DENVER _ Clint Barmes twiddled his thumbs and had a slight smirk...he remembered his childhood afternoons. Barmes, now a shortstop for the Colorado Rockies...home from school and wait. Every day, Barmes' father, Barry, would walk through the...

Article: Barmes' work ethic results in superb start this season
The Gazette;  May 11, 2005 ;     581 words ...DENVER - Clint Barmes twiddled his thumbs and had a slight smirk...he remembered his childhood afternoons. Barmes, now a shortstop for the Colorado Rockies...home from school and wait. Every day, Barmes' father, Barry, would walk through the...

Article: Barmes reaches armistice Second baseman prospect 'at peace' in battle with self.(Sports)
Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO);  March 14, 2008 ;     700+ words ......Ringolsby , Rocky Mountain News Clint Barmes has found a comfort zone this spring training...Thursday. I've never been this comfortable, Barmes said. I understand my swing and what I...year was good for me. That's easy for Barmes to say now. A year ago, it was a challenge...

Article: Barmes repays Rockies' faith
The Gazette;  July 26, 2006 ;     583 words ...DENVER - The Colorado Rockies' patience with Clint Barmes has paid off because Barmes' patience at the plate has paid off. The times...intervention. But that's what the Rockies did. Barmes batted .116 through 25 games in May. He increased...

Article: Wyatt James Melton.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);  February 13, 2004 ;     201 words ...Wyatt James Melton Jesse Wyatt James Melton Memorial services for Wyatt James Melton and Jesse Wyatt James Melton, the infant sons of Faye and Mark Melton of Round Lake, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, at The Church of the Holy Family - Episcopal...

Article: RED-HOT BARMES `GLOWS IN DARK'
Evansville Courier & Press;  April 27, 2005 ;     577 words ...Shortstop Clint Barmes has been one of the few bright spots for...the majors' best batting average:.438. Barmes got off to a hot start last year, too...just carried on into the season," said Barmes. Sometimes he feels like he's playing...

Article: TUTORIAL AT SHORT BOOSTS BARMES CLAYTON'S VETERAN LEADERSHIP GROOMS ROCKIES PROSPECT.(Sports)
Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO);  March 9, 2004 ;     640 words ......Ringolsby, Rocky Mountain News TUCSON -- Clint Barmes got the message during the winter. The...Clayton, a slick-fielding veteran. Not that Barmes is complaining. I assumed that they would...spring training. And as it turns out, Barmes said, the addition of Clayton has been...

Article: After fall, Barmes still trying to get on his feet
The Gazette;  May 16, 2007 ;     556 words ...Two seasons ago, Clint Barmes fell down, and he still struggles to...It's been me battling myself," he said. Barmes is back in the minor leagues, playing...fell apart so quickly. On June 5, 2005, Barmes was carrying a load of deer meet as...

Article: BARMES IS FINDING HIS FOOTING SHORTSTOP MOVING BETTER, MORE CONFIDENT IN FIELD.(Sports)
Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO);  September 22, 2004 ;     700+ words ......leagues, Colorado Rockies shortstop Clint Barmes has made countless plays in the hole...one run, two out and a runner on second, Barmes did the unexpected. I feel like I move...and at least try to make a strong throw, Barmes said. I usually don't make that play on...

Article: Shortstop Barmes to play in Double-A next week
The Gazette;  August 17, 2005 ;     315 words ...DENVER - Clint Barmes, the Rockies shortstop who was a leading...nine-game road trip that begins Monday. Barmes, who says his recovery process is ahead...watching, especially if I know I'm healthy," Barmes said before the Rockies-Brewers game Tuesday...

Article: BARMES READY FOR THE FULL-COURSE MEAL
Evansville Courier & Press;  February 13, 2005 ;     604 words ......getting ready for spring training, Clint Barmes got a call from one of his Colorado Rockies...and perennial all-star first baseman. Barmes said the call surprised him. "Todd's the...even know he knew my number." Helton knew Barmes' number, all right, and he gave him some...