Scottsdale, Ariz. — Troy Tulowitzki remains a hot trade topic in New York, but the truth is that the Mets and Rockies never came close to consummating a deal during the offseason. That hasn’t stopped the speculation and wishful thinking from the Big Apple.
I get an email from a certain Mets fan at least once a week asking me when Tulo is coming to New York. Not soon, and probably never, is my reply.
The New York media remains enthralled with Tulo as well. Mike Puma of the New York Daily Post led his with this:
Michael Cuddyer won’t lobby the front office for a reunion with a Rockies teammate, but dropped hints Monday that Troy Tulowitzki makes sense for the Mets.
“I think he could be a fit here for sure — there is absolutely no question in my mind that he could be a fit here,” Cuddyer said. “Whether or not (the Rockies) eventually trade him, I don’t know. Nobody in baseball has a player like Tulo except for the Colorado Rockies, so in my opinion you never let a guy like that go.”
So, what does Tulo think of all the trade speculation?
Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki. (Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)
“I think this offseason was the first time it really hit me, just because it was every single day and pretty hard,” Tulowitzki said. “I do pay attention, and yeah, I saw my name being thrown all over.”
Yet while the rumors swirled in social media, Tulo had close contact with owner Dick Monfort and the Rockies front office throughout the winter. He was kept in the loop.
“The Rockies kept me involved. They told me that from the start,” Tulo said. “They told you guys (in the media) that as well, that there would be some communication if something were to go down.
“I pay attention. I watch the MLB channel all the time. I know what’s going on. I can’t control any of that. I can only control coming here and doing my job.”
Tags: Michael Cuddyer, Troy Tulowitzki
