The Colorado Rockies haven’t been the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason. They aren’t spending among the top teams in Major League Baseball. They have signed just two free agents to Major League contracts, veteran Starting Pitcher Michael Lorenzen and utility player Willi Castro. Nothing groundbreaking. But still enough alongside the acquisition of outfielder Jake McCarthy from … [Read more...] about The Rockies’ Offseason So Far Is a Good Sign of Things to Come
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Rockies Open To Further First Base Additions
The Rockies swung a pair of deals to add a couple options at first base yesterday, picking up Edouard Julien (and reliever Pierson Ohl) from the Twins in exchange for minor league pitcher Jace Kaminska and sending righty Angel Chivilli to the Yankees in exchange for first base prospect T.J. Rumfield. Both Julien and Rumfield could factor into the Rockies’ big league plans at … [Read more...] about Rockies Open To Further First Base Additions
Rockies To Designate Yanquiel Fernandez For Assignment
The Rockies are designating former top outfield prospect Yanquiel Fernandez for assignment, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Between the Fernandez DFA and this morning’s trade of right-handed reliever Angel Chivilli to the Yankees (in exchange for non-roster first baseman T.J. Rumfield), Colorado has cleared two spots on its previously full 40-man roster. Fernandez just … [Read more...] about Rockies To Designate Yanquiel Fernandez For Assignment
Rockies Acquire Edouard Julien, Pierson Ohl
The Twins have traded infielder Edouard Julien and right-hander Pierson Ohl to the Rockies, according to announcements from both clubs. Minor league right-hander Jace Kaminska and cash considerations are going to the Twins. The Rockies freed up two 40-man spots earlier today by trading Angel Chivilli to the Yankees and designating Yanquiel Fernández for assignment. Ohl was … [Read more...] about Rockies Acquire Edouard Julien, Pierson Ohl