Rockies' signing of former Blue Jays All-Star closer is no-lose scenario
Colorado is looking to make some adjustments.
Rockies' signing of former Blue Jays All-Star closer is no-lose scenario originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . What do the Colorado Rockies have to lose by taking chances?
Practically nothing, that's what. That's why Colorado decided to take a chance on a former Toronto Blue Jays All-Star closer. MLB.
com's Thomas Harding reported Tuesday that right-hander Jordan Romano and the Rockies have agreed to a minor league contract. Romano was released by the Los Angeles Angels last week after allowing nine earned runs and 11 hits in eight innings. A trip to Yankee Stadium in April was the beginning of the end for Romano , as he allowed five runs and recorded just one out against nine opponents.
Harding adds that the Rockies will send him to the Arizona Complex League to work on mechanical adjustments and make tweaks. The 33-year-old is just four seasons removed from earning his second All-Star selection with the Blue Jays, as Romano struck out 72 batters in 59 innings. MORE : 75% of Mets' infielders named among biggest disappointments in MLB at their positions In all likelihood, the Rockies will be sellers at this year's trade deadline despite improving in multiple areas on the field.