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Rockies Want To Add A Starter This Winter
Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd says the young kids didn't come through in 2008, so this winter he may go shopping for an ace.
"One of the bigger holes we still have is a pure No. 1," O'Dowd says. "Whether that can ever be accomplished without developing it ourselves, I still have doubts about. But in light of not having that, I think we obviously need to have another quality pitcher in our rotation, and not somebody that's a bottom-of-the-rotation guy.
O'Dowd doesn't make any promises, and speculates that a pitcher could come "through trade, free agents or somebody internally stepping up." There will be a couple of top-of-the-rotation guys available via free agency in CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets, but both may be too expensive for the Rockies. There is lots of speculation that Matt Holliday could be dealt, and he could potentially bring a starting pitcher in a trade. Or the Rockies could dangle Garrett Atkins and hope that Todd Helton is able to return to play first base next season. But leaning too hard on Helton, who has seen his power numbers drop precipitously and who has been out since July 2 with back problems, is a real gamble.
Coley Ward writes for Umpbump.com. He can be reached here.
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They should offer someone 8 years, 121 million.
Posted by: ArodSucksAtLife | September 13, 2008 at 08:36 PM
I think Cain for Holliday would be a good deal for both teams.
Posted by: nymforlife | September 14, 2008 at 06:28 AM
I think Brian Sabean should be shown the door if that deal ever goes down.
If Matt Cain is traded (which I say he shouldn't), he should be traded for a good amount of young talent, not a 1 year rental.
Posted by: melonis rex | September 14, 2008 at 06:56 AM
How about this for a blockbuster. Matt Holliday and Garret Atkins for Matt Holliday. The Blue Jays add a lot of power at first base and designated hitter, while also creating a trade chip in Lyle Overbay. They lose two their ace, but Shaun Marcum has pitched like an ace and is a solid #2 if nothing else. Dustin McGowen is still a break-out candidate, and maybe the Jays can entice AJ Burnett to stay by offering him 6 million to not opt out. They could be players for Derek Lowe as well since he wants to go back to the east coast. I think this trade, aloung with the right signing could really help the Jays for 2009.
For the Rockies, they would do it because they get their true staff ace, then have Aaron Cook and Ubaldo Himenez as a very solid top 3. Then there's Franklin Morales and Jeff Francis for the final two spots. Because they play at Coors Field, they could get a discount from a player they could sign to fill the void left by Holliday. Maybe they can go out and sign a Pat Burrell or Adam Dunn type of player. Then put Ian Stewart at third base with Todd Helton at first. Maybe they can get Lyle Overbay in the Jays deal, as well, to be insurance for Todd. I think this trade makes a lot of sense for both teams.
Posted by: Joe | September 14, 2008 at 10:05 AM
What??? Matt Hollliday and Garret Atkins for Matt Holliday? You mean Roy? and the Jays would have to add someone like Snider.
Posted by: ballerwhiteboy | September 14, 2008 at 10:13 AM
There is no way, even in your hypothetical la la land, that the Jays would offer Travis Snider in addition to Roy Hallady for Atkins/Holliday.
Posted by: Meoveryouok | September 14, 2008 at 11:03 AM
anyone think the rockies could try to snag lowe while every one else is fighting for sabathia and sheets?
even though he's said to prefer the east coast, he's a good ground ball pitcher that could claim the "ace" title with the rockies... which seems to be something thats important to him.
dont really think it will happen myself , but it wouldnt require a trade and could free up the trade bait for other big moves. its a step towards becoming competitive again at least.
(preferably he goes back to boston of course)
Posted by: elmedius | September 14, 2008 at 11:46 AM
hmmmm... rockies sign lowe, and trade holliday and atkins to seattle for beltre + morrow?
atkins could fill in the 3rd or 1st base hole, while holliday fills in for ibanez... rocks get a quality 3b and some of the power they lost back + pitching... and probably save a little money
Posted by: elmedius | September 14, 2008 at 11:52 AM
elmedius: Morrow should not be traded, especially if he finds success as a starter. Seattle should not trade for a 1yr rental in Holliday.
Roy Halladay alone for Atkins + a rental of Holliday is a bad deal. Travis Snider alone for Atkins + Holliday isn't that great. Halladay AND Snider for Holliday + Atkins? Atrocious.
Posted by: melonis rex | September 14, 2008 at 12:08 PM
"rockies sign lowe"
Not on your life. Lowe hates Coors so much that the Dodgers rework their rotation every time he is due for a Coors start so he doesn't have to pitch there. His sinker just doesn't work there.
Posted by: AA | September 15, 2008 at 05:41 PM