“If one of the young guys are ready, we’re not afraid to go with them.”
These were the words of Colorado Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt as spring training began back in February... Words that ring exceptionally hollow after this past weekend.
These events were kicked off by the shocking trade of outfielder Nolan Jones to the Cleveland Guardians in a one-for-one exchange that brought utility player Tyler Freeman to Colorado. Per manager Bud Black, Freeman will split time with Kyle Farmer at second base in wake of the injury to Thairo Estrada.