Dec 30, 2008 11:13 PM EST
The Colorado Rockies will acquire Jason Marquis from the Chicago Cubs for reliever Luis Vizcaino, according to a baseball source with knowledge of the clubs? discussions.
With Marquis, 30, due to make $9.875 million next season in the final year of his contract, the Cubs felt they had to move him to gain payroll flexibility necessary to accomplish other roster needs. If Vizcaino rebounds and helps the Cubs, fine, but the Cubs will accomplish their objective of moving Marquis and freeing up about $5 million.
Via Rocky Mountain News
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The Rockies are interested in free agent pitcher Tim Redding, who spent the 2008 season with the Nationals.
The Mets, Orioles, and Rockies have been the most aggressive in the pursuit of Redding.
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Dec 15, 2008 10:48 AM EST
Ty Wigginton and Willy Taveras, who were both non-tendered on Friday night, have drawn interest from a number of teams.
Wigginton, who was not offered a 2009 contract by the Astros, already has reportedly received interest from the Indians, Giants, and Pirates.
Taveras has reportedly received interest from the Nationals and White Sox.
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Rockies Dec 2008 Archive
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ESPN | Dec 13, 2008
The Rockies were unable to trade center fielder Willy Taveras at this year's winter meetings, so they allowed him to become a free agent on Friday night.
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ESPN | Dec 10, 2008
The Denver Post and MLB.com are reporting that the Rockies have signed left-handed reliever Alan Embree to a one-year deal.
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Denver Post | Dec 8, 2008
The Nationals are reportedly interested in Rockies' outfielder Willy Taveras.
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Rocky Mountain News | Dec 7, 2008
Rockies' GM Dan O'Dowd already swung a major move when he dealt Matt Holliday to the Athletics, so he doesn't feel any pressure to make another.
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Star Tribune | Dec 5, 2008
Rockies GM Dan O?Dowd has been checking with people who have known Delmon Young over the years.
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Denver Post | Dec 3, 2008
The Reds and Twins made trade proposals to the Rockies for Garrett Atkins.
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Denver Post | Dec 1, 2008
Free-agent closer Brian Fuentes has reportedly scheduled a trip to visit with the Mets as part of his decision-making process.