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Rockies Rumors: Hawpe, Betancourt, Torrealba

By Mike Axisa [November 9, 2009 at 8:34pm CST]

8:34pm: SI.com's Jon Heyman is reporting that Torrealba declined a Colorado offer of two years, $4.5MM.

3:57pm: Joel Sherman of The NY Post has a slew of Rockies' rumors from the GM meetings, so let's recap...

The Rockies are willing to listen to trade offers for outfielder Brad Hawpe. Just last month, GM Dan O'Dowd said "We have no desire to move [Hawpe] at all."
The team's top priority at the moment is to retain reliever Rafael Betancourt, who they've already approached about a multi-year deal.
Yorvit Torrealba turned down an offer to return to the team after they declined his option. They'll look elsewhere for a backup catcher.
The Rockies do not plan to tender Garrett Atkins a contract, and intend to use Ian Stewart at third base.
They'd like to add a righty bat to be a reserve outfielder or first baseman.
The team has received "glowing reports" about Jeff Francis, who is battling back from shoulder surgery and missed all of 2009.

Comments

Well with Atkins as a non tender, expect him to be the 3rd baseman the Twins sign, letting Beltre go to the Phils.

Posted by: patsfanatic83 | November 09, 2009 at 03:12 PM

Atkins batted much better at home, however his Hr totals seemed better on the road, and rbis were comparable.

Posted by: patsfanatic83 | November 09, 2009 at 03:17 PM

Atkins may be a buy low option for several teams. Would the Giants be a suitor if they don't pull in a 1b and move KFP to first? Twins, Mariners, Angels???

Posted by: bravesbacker11 | November 09, 2009 at 03:25 PM

Pretty sure they want KFP at 1st anyways lol. I think the Giants could get Crede this year and he should do better then he did with the Twins. Warm weather outside would help anyones back.

Posted by: patsfanatic83 | November 09, 2009 at 03:32 PM

If your priority is to retain Rafeal Betancourt, either your team is perfect the way it is, or your priorities are out of whack.

Posted by: Peter D | November 09, 2009 at 03:43 PM

"The Rockies do not plan to tender Garrett Atkins a contract"

How many blown trade opportunities does that mark? Over the last two seasons as his name was rumored it was clear the team should have made a move. The fact they didnt ends up looking more then foolish now that the end has arrived.

Posted by: SuzysMan | November 09, 2009 at 04:14 PM

Agree with patsfanatic. I've been thinking the Twins are targeting Atkins all along, he fits the mold of Twins guy, good fundamental player, good clubhouse guy, just on bad run. Should be a cheap-ish option.

Posted by: afdaddy | November 09, 2009 at 04:27 PM

"I think the Giants could get Crede this year and he should do better then he did with the Twins. Warm weather outside would help anyones back."

Have you ever been in San Francisco in the summer?

Posted by: kimofromkauai | November 09, 2009 at 09:19 PM

I am very interested in the Royals looking into aquiring Hawpe. Maybe we could send Maier and Callapso that way?

Posted by: twitter.com/iancahill | November 09, 2009 at 09:25 PM

Why would the Rockies trade for callaspo? Not going to happen. They already have barmes an Eric young jr at second and would rather one of them than to trade for another guy. I could see hawpe being traded but I don't really se anything the Rockies would be looking to upgrade without sending a package deal for a big upgrade. Maybe a Brad Hawpe, Jorge De La Rosa, and Chacin for Halladay? Probably not but it would make a little bit of sense but it seems unlikely to actually happen. I hope to see them make a good deal or two before next year

Posted by: Elliotlc | November 09, 2009 at 11:11 PM

Ian - Sorry but the rules of Royals trading don't apply to all teams in the majors.

Whomever, in KC, decided that a whole bunch of below average players added up equal an above average player is wrong.

Besides, if the Rockies want to add offense, it will be in the form of slugging percentage, hr's, and right handers. Not utility men because we have a plethora of those.

Posted by: jayrox | November 10, 2009 at 02:33 PM

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