Seth Smith becomes the latest victim (or winner?) in the Get Rid of Underperforming Young Talent Sweepstakes. The Rockies have almost completed their 180 degree turn, having already given up on Garrett Atkins, Brad Hawpe, Chris Iannetta, Greg Reynolds and Ian Stewart.
Rockies make a trade as they slip ever further from the glory of 2007 into the mediocrity of their past, and management would do well to continue to make moves to avoid such an ungraceful fall.
While the crisp chill of Colorado winter still hangs in the air, the looming approach of the Super Bowl (am I allowed to say that, or will I get sued?) can mean only one thing – spring training is right around the corner.
Carlos is represented by super-agent Scott Boras, who has never given up potential free-agent market-mauling in favor of an extension. Gonzalez could have waited until 2014 to hit free agency, considerably driving up his price tag on the open market.
Aaron Cook pitched 6 solid innings, and added a couple hits, but the night belonged to Chris Iannetta, who went 3 for 5 on the night, stepped up and slammed the first pitch he saw from Jennry Mejia over the center field wall.
This was a winnable game for the Colorado Rockies, despite starter Greg Smith giving up a 3-run home run in the 1st and a solo shot in the 5th.
Yorvit Torrealba is staying the NL West, agreeing to a $1.25M deal, according to the AP.
