Colorado Rockies: Possible trade proposals later in 2018

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.

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This guy is a great reliever to have in your bullpen. Doolittle is a southpaw that is needed in the Rockies arsenal. Last year, he split his time with two teams, but that didn’t change anything. He finished out the season with a 2.81 ERA, 24 saves, and 62 strikeouts in the 51.1 innings he pitched. This is the type of setup man the Rockies should have next to Bryan Shaw and behind Wade Davis.

I love the idea of a reunion for the Nats with Desmond. I really, really love how that will open up the payroll. I believe Iannetta will be traded sometime in July so that Tony Wolters can take over and Pat Valaika would be more so a gift for taking Desmond in the trade.

With Sean Doolittle in the arsenal, the Rockies bullpen would be unstoppable.

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.