Both the Giants and the Rockies did ok, not great. The Giants got the hits with people on base while the Rockies couldn’t find the ball with people on base. Cook had one unlucky inning and one bad inning, and that was enough for the loss. Enough for Zito to work with.
The ProSportsColorado writers discuss the situation at second base for the Rockies in the upcoming season. Clint Barmes is the guy, and the job is his to lose, but his slumping offense could throw a wrench into the plans.
The Rockies did exactly what a team of their position and market-size should do at the trading deadline – quietly strengthen the team in areas it needs the most help, and give away as little as possible to do it.
