The Colorado Rockies have kicked off trade season! Maybe.
With the 2023 MLB Trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Rockies have made their second trade of the year, sending reliever Pierce Johnson to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for a pair of pitching prospects; Victor Vodnik and Tanner Gordon.
I break down the season that Johnson was having so far and why he might have netted such a quality return. Plus, a breakdown of the profile on the two new arms in the system, including Vodnik’s potentially elite fastball. Then, there’s room for a bit of speculation on whether or not there are more trades to come and what players like Daniel Bard, Brent Suter, and Brad Hand might be worth in this market considering that Johnson has struggled more than any of them by a wide margin.
What would a successful trade deadline look like? And can the Colorado Rockies actually turn their veteran assets into something they haven’t had in a long time? Hope?
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