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Rock Cats land high ceiling pitcher as part of Tulo deal

New Britain's newest player Jeff Hoffman is a high-ceiling starter who could fit in well with the Rockies.

As part of the 'trade heard 'round the world' Troy Tulowitzki deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, the Rockies received a trio of right-handed pitching prospects including Miguel Castro, Jesus Tinoco, and Jeff Hoffman. Charlie Drysdale wrote a summary on all three players earlier, but I'd like to concentrate a bit more on Jeff Hoffman who is now the newest member of the New Britain Rock Cats.

Hoffman made the 150 drive down Interstate-84 from Manchester New Hampshire to join the New Britain Rock Cats (soon to be Hartford Yard Goats.