On Wednesday, Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd kicked dirt on the idea of signing free-agent left-hander Joe Beimel. But agent Joe Sroba hinted Thursday that a deal is still possible.
So what’s the holdup? In his client’s mind, there hasn’t been a serious offer.
O’Dowd admitted he has maintained contact with Sroba, but thought Beimel, who did not allow a home run in 49 innings last season with the Dodgers, was going in a different direction.
Footnotes.
Three-time all-star Matt Holliday was named Colorado’s player of the year for the 2008 season by the local Baseball Writers Association of America chapter on Thursday. Holliday, traded to Oakland in the offseason, hit .321 with 25 home runs and 88 RBIs.
Former closer Brian Fuentes, now with the Angels, pulled off a bit of an upset, garnering pitcher of the year honors over Aaron Cook.
Ian Stewart won rookie of the year honors. Clint Barmes was named the “Good Guy,” an award given to the player who deals best with the media.
Troy E. Renck, The Denver Post
