The Rockies are interested in signing free agent Lance Berkman.
But Berkman is seeing a one-year deal worth $8 million to $10 million per season, which is more than Colorado appears willing to pay.
Oakland remains a candidate to sign Berkman.
Berkman finished the 2010 season with the Yankees after coming over in a midseason trade from Houston.
Rockies, A's In Play For Berkman