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Colorado Rockies: Exploring trading away Jon Gray

By Noah Yingling

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 29: Jon Gray #55 of the Colorado Rockies pitches against the Washington Nationals int he first inning of a game at Coors Field on September 29, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 29: Jon Gray #55 of the Colorado Rockies pitches against the Washington Nationals int he first inning of a game at Coors Field on September 29, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – SEPTEMBER 15: Corey Dickerson #12 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates with teammates after scoring a run in the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on September 15, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI – SEPTEMBER 15: Corey Dickerson #12 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates with teammates after scoring a run in the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on September 15, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

Some other fits for the Rockies could be:

Center-fielder Starling Marte: 2018 stats: 145 games, 20 HRs, 72 RBI, 32 doubles, 33 stolen bases, .277/.327/.460, 114 OPS+, 50 DRS in the past 4 seasons (9 DRS since 2017). Contractually, he is owed $10.33 million this season and there are 2 team options for 2020 and 2021 for $11.5 million and $12.5 million. There are also buyouts for a combined $3 million.

Left-fielder Corey Dickerson: The former Rockie played in 135 games in 2018 with 151 hits, 35 doubles, 13 HRs, 53 RBI, .300/.330/.474 slash line, 119 OPS+, 16 DRS (which was enough to get him a Gold Glove for this season). He is projected to make $8.4 million in 2019, his final year before free agency.

Also, two of their relievers might pique the Rockies interest.

Left-handed reliever Felipe Vazquez (formerly Rivero): 2018 All-Star, 2.70 ERA in 70 games, 37 saves, 2.43 FIP, 3.1 BB/9, 11.4 K/9, average fastball velocity of 98.6 MPH. In 2017, he pitched in 73 games with a 1.67 ERA and 21 saves. He is owed $18 million over the next three seasons. He also has 2 team options for $10 million a piece for 2022 and 2023 with a combined $1.5 million in buyouts.

Right-handed reliever Keone Kela: 3.29 ERA in 54 games with 24 saves in 2018 (split between Texas and Pittsburgh). 2.97 FIP, 3.3 BB/9, 11.4 K/9. He has one more year of arbitration after this offseason, where he is projected to make $3.2 million.

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