The Rockies best not giving a deal to Torrealba like the Mets were about to. 3 yrs/$9 mil would be as far as I would go. Looks they are going two years/$7 mil so its a lot smarter than the Mets offer. Herges had a good year and they need help in the pen because they don't look like they are bringing back Hawkins or Affeldt.The Rockies could announce the re-signings of Yorvit Torrealba and Matt Herges on Thursday.
Both were in town for physicals on Wednesday, the Denver Post reports. There were rumors that the Brewers were the other finalists for Herges, but they denied being interested.
The Rockies are close to re- signing veteran Mark Redman and are trying to finalize a deal for veteran Steve Trachsel. The Rockies' projected rotation going into spring training would be Aaron Cook, Jeff Francis, Ubaldo Jimenez, Franklin Morales and Jason Hirsh.
Its OK to have back up plans for these young starters but they best not start over them. These best not be more than minor league deals for Redman and Trachsel.