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Rockies To Sign Chris Owings

By Jeff Todd | January 3, 2020 at 2:55pm CDT

The Rockies have struck a deal with infielder Chris Owings, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today (Twitter link). It’s a minors pact that would pay at a $1MM rate if the club adds Owings to the MLB roster.

Owings, 28, was once considered a highly promising young player with the Diamondbacks organization. But his offensive numbers dipped and then fell off a table over the years. He was dropped by the Snakes following a rough 2018 season.

Last year wasn’t quite the bounce back that Owings and the Royals hoped for when they hooked up on a one-year pact last winter. He ended up being cut loose and landing with the Boston organization. Over the past two seasons, Owings carries a brutal .180/.248/.275 slash through 505 MLB plate appearances. He did hit much better in his time at Triple-A last year, turning in a .325/.385/.595 batting line with 11 homers in 183 plate appearances at the highest level of the minors.

It’s an easy, low-risk move for the Rockies, who need all the help they can get without committing cash. Owings could compete with Ryan McMahon and Garrett Hampson for opportunities at second base while serving as a reserve all over the field, if he’s able to crack the roster. The chances would increase significantly if the Colorado organization ends up moving a position player via trade.

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33 Comments

  1. rockiesfan28

    6 years ago

    About time the Rockies sign someone I know. Great deal low key stud

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    • cards04

      6 years ago

      Definitely not a stud…

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    • cards04

      6 years ago

      Definitely not a stud bro

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      • bigdaddyt

        6 years ago

        But he’s lit right bro?

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    • griffind

      6 years ago

      *dud

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    • butch779988

      6 years ago

      He was just awful in Boston.

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    • Strike Four

      6 years ago

      One of the worst regulars in MLB over the last decade. No talent, AAAA scrub who deserves to be in Japan or Korea, not MLB.

      Reply
  2. mikevm3

    6 years ago

    Not bad, not bad at all. Ain’t great, but it’s a good no-risk depth addition, and his versatility should come in handy if he ever gets the call.

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    • bigjonliljon

      6 years ago

      As long as he doesn’t have to hit

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    • Strike Four

      6 years ago

      Its actually terrible. He’s an awful all-round player. He shouldnt be in MLB.

      The delusion of fans….

      Reply
  3. eyesaiah

    6 years ago

    expecting a much better Rockies offseason next year

    Reply
  4. Amanda2019

    6 years ago

    ya.. hes apparently the next lou Gehrig from his 11 home runs in the minors, i never understand why comments make it seem like hes this great player, did you read the stats? hes awful

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    • hiflew

      6 years ago

      He’s not awful defensively. And that’s all this signing is. They aren’t looking for him to be the cleanup hitter. He’s probably taking Pat Valaika’s place as the utility guy and late inning/blowout defensive replacement.

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      • Strike Four

        6 years ago

        Yes, he is actually terrible defensively. If youve watched him he’s one of the very worst active players who must have photos of team owners the way he keeps getting contracts.

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  5. its_happening

    6 years ago

    Career .992 OPS at Coors Field. He might resurrect his career.

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    • griffind

      6 years ago

      Doubt it.

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      • its_happening

        6 years ago

        Never doubt the power of Coors Field.

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    • Strike Four

      6 years ago

      It won’t but that’s definitely the only reason they signed him.

      Reply
  6. larry48

    6 years ago

    Owings is Arenado replacement when he’s traded

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    • hiflew

      6 years ago

      If that is the case, they might as well fold the franchise and let MLB try somewhere else for a 30th team.

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  7. hiflew

    6 years ago

    The Rockies always seem to end up with former D-Backs prospects and vice versa. I guess it is a product of seeing each other so much and probably scouting each other the most. Still it’s weird to cheer someone you used to boo.

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    • griffind

      6 years ago

      Well they share the same Spring Training facility too so, yes, they get to see a lot of each other.

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  8. griffind

    6 years ago

    Owings sure fell off a cliff after an HBP broken finger in 2017. It’s too bad, he looked like he would have a long, promising career.

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  9. beyou02215

    6 years ago

    Rodgers, McMahon, Hampson. The Rockies make it so hard for their young players to get regular playing time.

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    • hiflew

      6 years ago

      McMahon has been a regular starter for the past two seasons, albeit at a couple of different positions. Hampson has played poorly, so why should he get more playing time?. Rodgers was the starter, but got hurt. Can’t blame the Rox for that one.

      The way I look at it, if they can’t beat out Chris Owings for the job at second, then they don’t deserve it anyway. No one should be handed anything in the big leagues regardless of what Baseball America thinks of them in low A.

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  10. DarkSide830

    6 years ago

    Owings isnt a bad signing. he was a good hitter before he fell off a cliff in 2018. could be a good piece if someone can fix his bat.

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    • Strike Four

      6 years ago

      You might need to raise the bar a little for what you consider a “good hitter” is. Like, how about at least have a 100 OPS+?

      Reply
  11. rockiesfan28

    6 years ago

    He’s going to do better at Coors in my opinion for 1 mill for him there’s no risk

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  12. minoso9

    6 years ago

    Very handy, versatile player who has done well playing at Coors Field in the past. He could fill in as an infield or outfield replacement. But if he can not hit, he will be gone.

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    • Randy Red Sox

      6 years ago

      He can NOT hit trust me.

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  13. dynamite drop in monty

    6 years ago

    Would be better off signing Micah Owings. Better hitter.

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  14. Colorado Springs

    6 years ago

    It’s these kinds of moves by Bridich that make me realize that he is a BB genius.

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    • Randy Red Sox

      6 years ago

      We had Owens last year. Believe me when I tell you that your GM is NO genius !!

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