The Rockies’ search for starting pitching is never-ending but their avenues are limited.
Trying to land high-priced free agents is not part of their plan, and quality pitchers don’t want to come to Colorado anyway. Draft-and-develop is the Rockies’ preferred method to build a roster, but injuries to pitchers such as right-hander Peter Lambert and lefty Ryan Rolison have created a detour.
Making a trade is always possible, but the Rockies, who like to hold on to their young players, are one of the least active teams in the majors when it comes to swapping players. Perhaps general manager Bill Schmidt, soon to enter his second offseason, will change that and be open to shopping prospects.