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Colorado Rockies rumors: Could these five players help the Rockies?

By Kevin Henry

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 29: Jonathan Lucroy #21 of the Oakland Athletics doubles in a run in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on April 29, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 29: Jonathan Lucroy #21 of the Oakland Athletics doubles in a run in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on April 29, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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ANAHEIM, CA – MAY 18: Wilson Ramos #40 of the Tampa Bay Rays is greeted in the dugout after a two run home run in the third inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on May 18, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA – MAY 18: Wilson Ramos #40 of the Tampa Bay Rays is greeted in the dugout after a two run home run in the third inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on May 18, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

Wilson Ramos

Another catcher potentially linked to the Rockies and for good reason. As we discussed with Lucroy, bringing in another veteran catcher certainly crowds Colorado behind the plate. And, if the Rockies are going to bring in a veteran catcher, you would think they would bring one in who already knows the system and is familiar with the pitchers (Lucroy).

Ramos is putting together solid numbers (.283/.327/.449) but just doesn’t seem to be a fit in Colorado. The Rockies will likely ride with the options they have behind the plate … unless something extraordinary happens that would cause them to need a catcher. And, even then, it would likely be Lucroy who would be their first choice.

Mike Moustakas

Would the home runs be nice at Coors Field? Absolutely. Would the Rockies love to have another bat in their lineup to provide additional power? You better believe it. However, Moustakas has never played another position in his Major League career other than third base … and the Rockies already have a pretty good guy holding down the hot corner in Nolan Arenado.

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Heyman says Moustakas can play first base … but the Rockies have already experimented with putting a player at a new position (Desmond) and it hasn’t gone the best so far. Bringing in Moustakas and trying him at first base in the middle of a pennant chase just doesn’t seem smart or likely.

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