DENVER -- The Rockies don't have time to lament the loss of righty reliever Adam Ottavino, who sources say signed Thursday with the Yankees for three years and $27 million. They're busy trying to make sure last year's investments -- same years and dollars -- in lefty Jake McGee and righty Bryan Shaw pay dividends.
Last year, Shaw finished 4-6 with a 5.93 ERA in 61 appearances, and McGee was 2-4, 6.49 in 61 games. One reason the pair's struggles didn't mortally injure the Rockies' postseason hopes was the performance of Ottavino, who struck out 112 in 77 2/3 innings.