Colorado Rockies: Possible trade proposals later in 2018

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It’s beginning to become very clear that the Colorado Rockies won’t be signing anyone anytime soon. Why would they as the regular season begins next week?

Signing may be out of the question, but trades are never off the table, especially as we near the 2018 trade deadline later in the season. In this article, I’ll over possible trade proposals. I’ll be analyzing every team that could have something to add to the Rockies. I will also go over who would be included in the trades as well.

Tyler Glasnow

Trade Proposal: Tyler Glasnow to Colorado Rockies

Who will Pittsburgh get: Jordan Patterson, Jairo Diaz, and either prospects or cash considerations

Here’s why: The Rockies are already going young with their pitching staff so adding Glasnow would only make sense for the Rockies. The 24-year-old Glasnow didn’t have the best year last season, but that doesn’t mean he’s not worth examining.

Though he had a high ERA (7.69), he did strike out 51 batters but also had a WHIP of 2.016 pitching in 62 innings. I believe sometimes it’s the team that affects the pitcher more than what the pitcher can bring to the plate. However, if there is anyone and I mean anyone who can coach young pitchers, it’s Colorado pitching coach Steve Foster. Look at what he’s done with the current starting rotation. This year will be the year of young pitchers in Denver.

Now you may wonder where Glasnow would fit in with the rotation. I believe either the Rockies bump out the fifth man or they could move one of their current starters into a reliever type role.

Sean Doolittle

Trade Proposal: Sean Doolittle to Colorado Rockies

Who will Washington get: Chris Iannetta, Ian Desmond (yep), Pat Valaika

Here’s why: If the Rockies wanted to make their super bullpen even more super, Sean Doolittle is their man.

Greg Bird

Trade Proposal: Greg Bird to Colorado Rockies

Who New York will get: Ian Desmond, Mike Tauchman, other minor leaguers, possible draft spot

Here’s why: One thing the Rockies need right now is a first baseman. They aren’t going to be signing Mark Reynolds anytime soon so they should entertain this trade idea. Ironically Greg Bird went to high school in Colorado so it’d be a little homecoming.

As for who New York gets, you’ll probably be seeing Ian Desmond in just about all of them as I want to free up the payroll. Mike Tauchman is due to the aging left and center fielder the Yankees have and a “gift” for taking Desmond.

The one detail I see right away with Bird is his potential. I love he’s 25, still young and would fit right in with this youth movement in Colorado.

Bird also had a lot of postseason game experience as well, which is something to think about. During the AL postseason, he hit three home runs, logged six RBI, and drew 12 walks. A guy who can do that in just the postseason is someone the Rockies need.

Final Thoughts

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In my opinion, these guys should seriously be considered when trade talks roll around. Each guy poses as a benefit to the Rockies if they were to agree to the trades.

I throughly went through all 30 teams in order to find the true standouts that I believe the Rockies should go after. Sure, each guy has their flaws, but the pros outweigh the cons on all five of these men.

There is actually one man I didn’t mention in this article only because I wrote an entire article about him here.

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It’s beginning to become very clear that the Colorado Rockies won’t be signing anyone anytime soon. Why would they as the regular season begins next week?

Tyler Glasnow

Sean Doolittle

Greg Bird

Final Thoughts

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