The Rockies’ offseason rumors have been little more than quiet whispers of speculation thus far.
While the Rockies are exploring possible trades, it’s highly doubtful that slugging first baseman Carlos Santana will end up in Colorado. The same goes for powerful Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard.
It is true that the Rockies had some initial interest in Santana last winter before he signed a three-year, $60 million deal with Philadelphia. Recently, Thomas Harding of MLB.com wrote that the “Rockies can envision Santana … providing big-time offense production at first base.” On Monday, however, the Phillies shipped Santana to Seattle as part of a multi-player trade that netted the Phillies all-star infielder Jean Segura.