The Rockies shaved off 9 player from their numbers today, including a couple of Parker’s. They are still left with 57 guys battling it out for 25 spots. 18 of the players left are non-roster invitees.
Here is a list of those sent down:
PITCHERS
Chad Bettis
Parker Frazier
Dan Houston
Tyler Anderson
Erick Threets
CATCHER
Lars Davis
INFIELDER
Cristhian Adames
OUTFIELDERS
Rafael Ortega
Kyle Parker
None of these guys should take this too hard. They want these kids to get time on the field and getting closer to the start of the season (YEA!). I think we will see some of these guys here soon. I think Tyler, if he pitchers well, could be up by the AS Break. When injuries hit the pen (hopefully not, but 162 games after the disaster last year means we should expect some breakdowns), and I think if Parker… Read more »
Off topic. The Royals have requested unconditional release waivers on Moscoso. Maybe there was a good reason for the Rockies to let him go.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/03/royals-to-release-guillermo-moscoso.html
Was there a good reason to get him in the first place?
Not in my opinion. I suppose he was part of all they could get back for whoever it was that they wanted to get rid of in the first place.