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Rockies Trade Block: DePodesta's Deadline Decisions
16 Jul
Summary
- Paul DePodesta oversees his first Colorado Rockies trade deadline.
- Jake McCarthy has strong offensive numbers and team control.
- Veteran pitchers Michael Lorenzen and Kyle Freeland are trade candidates.
With the All-Star Game concluded, the Colorado Rockies are focusing on the approaching August 3rd trade deadline. This marks the first deadline overseen by new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta.
Outfielder Jake McCarthy, acquired last winter, is having a strong season with a .301 batting average and 10 home runs. His arbitration control through 2028 makes him an attractive asset for teams seeking outfield depth.
Veteran pitchers Michael Lorenzen and Kyle Freeland are also potential trade candidates. Despite a high ERA, Lorenzen has shown recent improvement, while Freeland, a long-time Rockies player, could be moved if DePodesta finds a suitable return.
The Rockies are in a rebuilding phase, and these potential trades are part of their strategy to acquire assets for the future.
