Colorado Rockies make history with Wade Davis signing
The Colorado Rockies reportedly have landed All-Star closer Wade Davis, a move that could put them in the NL West driver’s seat.
The Colorado Rockies have adopted the philosophy, if at first, you don’t succeed, try, try again. The Rockies have tapped out the Kansas City Royals pipeline, of sorts, with reports of signing Wade Davis to a multi-year deal — after another former Royal (Greg Holland) walked in the offseason.
The Rockies offseason has shown they are taking care of a vital need, beefing up that all-important bullpen.
Source: Wade Davis' deal with the Rockies is for three years and $52M. It's the highest per-year salary ever for a relief pitcher.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 29, 2017
Wade Davis had a solid 2017 campaign with the Chicago Cubs — 32-33 in save opportunities, with a 2.30 ERA/1.14 WHIP/79 K’s in just under 60 innings pitched.
The Colorado Rockies hit the jackpot landing the three-time MLB All-Star, one with postseason experience and success.
Along with former Rockie’s closer Greg Holland, Wade Davis was a major staple in the back-end up the Kansas City Royals bullpen — a team that made back to back World Series (2014-2015), winning the latter.
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Davis is in a fantastic situation, with the Rockies bullpen already loaded.
Already in the 2018 offseason, they’ve snagged up Cleveland Indians stud Bryan Shaw, while resigning left-hander Jake McGee.
The Rockies’ trio will compliment a fantastic lineup and an up and coming starting rotation.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks are looking in the rear-view, with the Rockies now much closer to leapfrogging them in the National League West standings.
Now, it’s your move Los Angeles and Arizona, with the Colorado Rockies the frontrunners to win the NL West in 2018.
The Rockies signing Davis all but assures that the Cardinals will lock up Greg Holland as their next big move.
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The Colorado Rockies are playing chess, not checkers, not messing around in MLB free agency. Even with making all of this noise, many will still sleep on the Rockies, which is precisely what they want heading into 2018.