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Rox GM won't rule out acquiring veteran arm

LOS ANGELES -- Last year, the Rockies made the postseason without trading for a veteran starter, and have rarely made such an addition at the non-waiver Trade Deadline. But on Sunday, general manager Jeff Bridich said it's a different year, and that determination hasn't been made yet.

Before the Rockies even address what Bridich calls an "artificial deadline" of July 31, he noted that the team has to play well enough to be playoff-relevant. Going into Sunday it had won three straight but in an inconsistent year that put it at 41-42.

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But if it happens, the rotation -- which not only stayed the same at last year's deadline but also didn't add veterans during the offseason -- bears watching.