General manager Dan O'Dowd said that the Rockies don't plan to trade Brad Hawpe.
"The Rockies understand the value of Brad Hawpe on the field and off," said O'Dowd. "We have no desire to move him at all. He has leadership ability and a commitment to the approach we feel is important for a team's success." Hawpe is locked in at a reasonable $7.5 million for 2010, so there is no pressure to move him financially, however Jim Tracy soured on him down the stretch, often benching him against left-handed pitching. Hawpe was limited to just four at-bats during the NLDS against the Phillies. On a broader scale, the Rockies have cheaper and more dynamic options like Dexter Fowler, Seth Smith and Carlos Gonzalez competing for playing time in the outfield. |