Colorado Rockies: Winter Meetings Day One Round-Up

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The world of Major League Baseball is gathered in Orlando, FL this week for the winter meetings. As the long off-season gets broken up by a flurry of rumors and interest, that does not guarantee meaningful activity. As for the Colorado Rockies, they continue to seek a power bat and a bullpen arm (despite the fact that, nominally, they have already signed a power bat and a bullpen arm). Seriously though, there is plenty of work to be done and so the Rockies should be active. Here’s a round-up of transactions, potential transactions, and players of interest.

Signings

• None

Trades

• None

Rumors

• Waning trade rumors that they might acquire Oakland A’s starting pitcher Brett Anderson
• Possible trade with Kansas City Royals for a bullpen arm: Tim Collins, Aaron Crow, or Luke Hochevar

Free Agent Targets

• Starting pitchers: Jason Hammel, Bartolo Colon (long shot)
• Relief pitchers: Jesse Crain, Joaquin Benoit (long shot), Grant Balfour (long shot)
• Position players: Michael Young, Michael Morse

Moves so far this off-season

• Traded Dexter Fowler to the Houston Astros for Jordan Lyles and Brandon Barnes
• Signed Justin Morneau

The action so far might end up being a solid first couple moves to set up the rest of the off-season. For that to be the case, the Rockies need to prioritize adding at least one bullpen arm (maybe two) and a starting pitcher. I understand the need to add another bat, but it will be good news for nobody if the remaining moves consist of adding guys like Morse without another impact arm.