Colorado Rockies: Looking for the next extension candidate
By David Hill
The Colorado Rockies locked up Nolan Arenado with an eight year extension on Tuesday. Who might be the next candidate for an extension with the franchise?
The Colorado Rockies and Nolan Arenado had a mutual interest in getting an extension done. Given the status of free agency, and the length of time it has taken for some of the top players to receive a contract, it is understandable that Arenado would look to avoid such a fate. For the Rockies, after seeing what Manny Machado had signed for, it was understandable that they would want to lock in their own stellar third baseman before he had a chance to test the open market.
Now that Arenado is locked in for the next eight years, the next question comes down to who the Rockies will extend next. The Rockies do not have any major free agents after the 2019 campaign, so those extension talks may be quiet during the season.
However, in the next few years, the Rockies will see several possible cornerstones of the franchise approaching free agency. Even if that time will come in another two or three years, or possibly even longer, it may behoove the Rockies to consider having that conversation now.
Who could the Colorado Rockies target for an extension? Let’s take a look at a couple of candidates.