Technically, the beginning of the end for Parker in a Rockies uniform came in late January when he was designated for assignment after Colorado signed Gerardo Parra to a three-year deal. With Parra on the squad, there simply wasn’t room for Parker in a very crowded outfield.
Even before Parra has signed, the 26-year-old Parker couldn’t work his way into the lineup at Coors Field. Colorado’s first-round pick in 2010, Parker saw action in just 64 games for the Rockies over two seasons. He hit just .182 with three home runs and 12 RBI in 138 trips to the plate.