Let's meet the first of the Colorado Rockies' two new relievers.
With their first significant Major League roster addition of the offseason (and first move of the Winter Meetings), the Colorado Rockies acquired two right-handed relief pitchers on Tuesday morning, Jason Motte and Chad Qualls. The acquisitions are somewhat of a surprise, adding big league talent to a club that probably should head in the other direction and shed veterans now to sacrifice for the future.
Nevertheless, one of the Rockies' worst units in 2015 was their bullpen. With the moves Tuesday morning, general manager Jeff Bridich seems intent on acquiring three things to replenish the relief corps (order of importance to be determined): power pitchers, strike-throwers, and buy-low veterans that should be trade chips down the road.