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Can Rockies hang onto Morillo?
The Rockies designated Juan Morillo — he of the 100-plus MPH fastball but developing control — for assignment on Friday, giving them 10 days to decide what to do with him. But if he clears waivers, he could wind up still in the Rockies’ system, still with a chance to get his career on track in Colorado. He also could end up with a team whose scouts have liked him — the Marlins and Mets come to mind — but it isn’t clear if such a move will materialize.
The problem is this: many teams have pitchers they sent down but offered a callup as incentive to continue their hard work this spring. It could be tough tell such a player he is pushed aside as they take a flyer on someone from the outside.
Morillo, 25, showed progress this spring. It’s not out of the question that he could help the Rockies, if he stays with them.
The last days of sweat …
Manager Clint Hurdle announced the position players for his Opening Day roster, but until the team takes the field Monday against the D-backs no one can be sure.
This makes for nervous moments for some players.
– Utility man Jeff Baker is considered a player who could hit for power with regular playing time. Manager Clint Hurdle will try to find that for him, but there’s always a shot that another team with a greater opportunity for him at third base may want to make a trade.
– It looks as if right-hander Juan Morillo will make the squad. Morillo is out of options but has pitched well enough in camp to earn a job. However, the Denver Post reported Wednesday that the Rockies are considering trading for the Rays’ Jason Hammel, a starter type, or the Cubs’ Chad Gaudin.
Right-hander Matt Belisle, who looks to be the odd man out with the Rockies, also is in a fluid situation, since deals could open a spot for him here or something could pop elsewhere.
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