Colorado Rockies - Rumors

[Colorado Rockies GM]

Denver, CO(AP) Currently last in the NL West, rumors are flying all around the Rockies organization. A team source is reporting that the Rockies are looking to deal Todd Helton. Helton has been with the Rockies his whole career, but will this year be his last? The Rockies has reportedly been seeking a starting pitcher and a 1st baseman for Todd Helton. If a deal is to happen, expect it to happen sooner than later because even with their poor record, the Rockies are only 4.5 games behind the division leader San Diego.

Another Rockies' player that may be traded soon is up and coming outfielder, Matt Holliday. The Rangers, Angels, and Phillies have reportedly been interested in Holliday, but no official offers have been made.

[Colorado Rockies GM]

Denver, CO(AP) Todd Helton to the Rangers? There's rumors all around Denver that Helton may become a Ranger before the trading deadline. Rockies GM, dust247, had this to say about the rumors, "We're willing to hear any proposals, but no proposal has impressed us enough." The Rockies are reportedly looking for an Ace for the rotation and a 1B to replace Helton. The Rangers have been rumored to be offering C.C. Sabathia. If a trade is to go down, expect it to go down within the next couple of days. The trade deadline is July 31st.

[Colorado Rockies GM]

Denver, CO(AP) The AP is reporting that division rivals Los Angeles and Colorado have agreed to terms to ship Todd Helton and Jeff Francis to L.A. for Brad Penny and Dimitri Young. The deal is still pending league approval which is expected to be announced later this week. The Rockies have been looking for starting pitching the last couple of years and with this trade the Rockies may have filled their need. With Helton leaving, the Rockies are hoping Dimitri Young can replace Helton.