Rockies right fielder Brad Hawpe isn’t going anywhere and the starting rotation could return intact as well. After receiving inquiries from the Cardinals, Phillies and Pirates, the Rockies assured Hawpe’s agent Tuesday that they have no plans to trade the 27-year-old slugger.
The Cardinals did land someone on the Rockies’ radar by signing starter Kip Wells, increasing the likelihood Josh Fogg will return to Colorado.
Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd said Monday that “it’s very possible we will have the same five starters.”
The club, for now, is holding on to Jason Jennings – add the Cardinals to the teams that have expressed interest – and has Aaron Cook, Jeff Francis and Byung-Hyun Kim under contract. Fogg is arbitration eligible.
The Rockies are expected to begin negotiations with Fogg next week. They must offer him a contract by Dec. 12 or make him a free agent.
To add depth, the Rockies signed pitcher Eric Dubose to a minor-league contract.
