Earlier this offseason, the Colorado Rockies made quite the splash in free agency. First, they added Ian Desmond from the Texas Rangers (presumably to play first base) ; then, they added lefty reliever Mike Dunn from the Miami Marlins. Now, it appears that they are looking for more.
#Rockies Jeff Bridich said today club's remaining offseason priority remains the bullpen. Joe Blanton, Greg Holland have been contacted.
— Patrick Saunders (@psaundersdp) January 10, 2017
There will be for both Blanton and Holland. The 36-year old Blanton spent last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he posted a 2.48 ERA in 80 innings of work. The 31-year-old Holland missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but is a two-time All-Star that could be quite the addition, if he is able to return to form.
The team also hasn’t closed the door on adding another bat to their lineup.
#Rockies Bridich also said club will continue to monitor Mark Trumbo situation, but added that that is not priority right now.
— Patrick Saunders (@psaundersdp) January 10, 2017
Though he would cost the team a draft pick (the Baltimore Orioles tendered him a qualifying offer), Trumbo could be a worthwhile signing for the Rockies. The 30-year-old led the MLB in home runs last season with 47. He could conceivably put up video game numbers at Coors Field.
