Comments on: Quick hits: Iannetta’s bat returns http://www.insidetherockies.com/2009/06/17/quick-hits-61/ News and commentary about the Colorado Rockies from Tracy Ringolsby, Jack Etkin and Steve Foster Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:04:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Tracy Ringolsby http://www.insidetherockies.com/2009/06/17/quick-hits-61/comment-page-1/#comment-3730 Tracy Ringolsby Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:15:02 +0000 http://www.insidetherockies.com/?p=2628#comment-3730 The Rockies haven't asked for anyone or anything in return. They have not found a team that has expressed serious interest. Scouts have always been cool toward him because of defense, and have projected him as a DH, which would limit teams to AL teams. With his bat cooled this year, as well as an apparance of being slower and not being in as good of shape this year as the past, they are very leery of him. Body lanaguage is read by those sitting in the stands, making evlauations. He has a $7 million salary and is arbitration eligible next year, which makes front office types shy away. The Rockies haven’t asked for anyone or anything in return. They have not found a team that has expressed serious interest.

Scouts have always been cool toward him because of defense, and have projected him as a DH, which would limit teams to AL teams.

With his bat cooled this year, as well as an apparance of being slower and not being in as good of shape this year as the past, they are very leery of him.

Body lanaguage is read by those sitting in the stands, making evlauations.

He has a $7 million salary and is arbitration eligible next year, which makes front office types shy away.

]]> By: Eric http://www.insidetherockies.com/2009/06/17/quick-hits-61/comment-page-1/#comment-3729 Eric Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:03:41 +0000 http://www.insidetherockies.com/?p=2628#comment-3729 Tracy, How is that possible that nobody wants a third baseman who (usually) hits for average, above average power, and drives in a ton of runs? I know that his numbers have been decining a bit over the past few years, but, there are teams like the Cardnials, Reds, Padres, or White Sox who seem to have a need. Are the Rocks asking for too much in return? If they can't find a suitor, what will happen to his salary next year with arbitration (assuming he stays in a year-long funk)? Thanks for the insight!! Tracy,

How is that possible that nobody wants a third baseman who (usually) hits for average, above average power, and drives in a ton of runs? I know that his numbers have been decining a bit over the past few years, but, there are teams like the Cardnials, Reds, Padres, or White Sox who seem to have a need. Are the Rocks asking for too much in return? If they can’t find a suitor, what will happen to his salary next year with arbitration (assuming he stays in a year-long funk)? Thanks for the insight!!

]]> By: Tracy Ringolsby http://www.insidetherockies.com/2009/06/17/quick-hits-61/comment-page-1/#comment-3718 Tracy Ringolsby Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:13:20 +0000 http://www.insidetherockies.com/?p=2628#comment-3718 Eric, the Rockies are hoping to find a way to create some interest in Atkins. The reason he was here in the spring and the reason he is with the Rockies today is that they have not found a team with interest. It's not that the Rockies have overvalued anyone, either. They haven't had an offer to turn down. Eric, the Rockies are hoping to find a way to create some interest in Atkins. The reason he was here in the spring and the reason he is with the Rockies today is that they have not found a team with interest. It’s not that the Rockies have overvalued anyone, either. They haven’t had an offer to turn down.

]]> By: Eric http://www.insidetherockies.com/2009/06/17/quick-hits-61/comment-page-1/#comment-3709 Eric Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:29:26 +0000 http://www.insidetherockies.com/?p=2628#comment-3709 Steve, Can you tell me which teams might be interested in trading for Atkins? I think it behooves the Rocks to trade him whether or not they're still in contention by the trade deadline. However, due to his stagnant offensive numbers this year, what kind of player can they expect to get in return? Thanks! Steve,

Can you tell me which teams might be interested in trading for Atkins? I think it behooves the Rocks to trade him whether or not they’re still in contention by the trade deadline. However, due to his stagnant offensive numbers this year, what kind of player can they expect to get in return? Thanks!

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