Ken Rosenthal thinks Rockies to begin selloff...

This is something you will normally see from Ken Rosenthal when a team is in the tank like the Rockies. He sees Hawpe as a fit for pitching rich Tampa. Atkins is receiving no interest and a mention of the albatross contract of Helton's. What do you guys think? I'm ready to see CarGo cruising the field, but secretly want to clone Hawpe so he stays.

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I could see Hawpe to ATL, if he were righthanded. They would be a great match for some of their AA pitching. Too bad he’s a lefty.

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by Hizilla on May 26, 2009 2:37 PM MDT reply actions

Wade Davis and Desmond Jennings please

Can we give back Hammel too while we are at it?

by moomacher on May 26, 2009 2:51 PM MDT reply actions

Why would we give back Hammel?

I like him, especially in the pen.

by mkorpal on May 26, 2009 3:38 PM MDT up reply actions

kind of a joke

I agree that Hammel would be good as an unorthodox bullpen guy. I love his curveball.

by moomacher on May 26, 2009 3:51 PM MDT up reply actions

Ok

Didn’t think it was too funny. Oh well.

by mkorpal on May 26, 2009 3:57 PM MDT up reply actions

Oh, by the way

Please give us Davis. I have been a fan of the guy for a while, and really want him on the team.

by mkorpal on May 26, 2009 3:39 PM MDT up reply actions

Why the Rays?

They just made a commitment to defense, have Burrell at DH and Pena at 1st, and are leading the AL in runs/game. I’m sure they’re a good match for the Rockies, but why would the Rays be interested in Hawpe?

by FooMan on May 26, 2009 10:19 PM MDT reply actions

RF is the only position......

that isn’t filled. It’s a 3 headed monster. Gabe Gross, Gabe Kapler and Ben Zobrist with Matt Joyce waiting in the wings.

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by walkoff59 on May 27, 2009 6:01 AM MDT up reply actions

Matt Joyce has a wOBA of .402 in Durham

.330 is average – there’s another head scratcher for you.

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Matt Murton status: Freed
Garrett Atkins status: Not Traded
Clint Hurdle status: Still Employed by the Rockies

by Andrew Martin on May 27, 2009 9:08 AM MDT up reply actions

Rosenthal re: trading Todd says

“The team, which has the second-worst record in the NL, appears headed for a selloff. Third baseman Garrett Atkins is drawing little interest. First baseman Todd Helton has a full no-trade clause, and the Rockies know they would need to pay at least half of the more than $40 million he is owed in 2010 and ’11 to even stand a chance of moving him.”

If we could save 20 million a year, why wouldn’t we try this (assuming you could find a trade partner that Todd would approve)?

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by pedalpusher on May 27, 2009 12:38 PM MDT reply actions