3 moves for the Colorado Rockies this offseason

3 moves for Colorado Rockies this offseason

By David Hill | Nov 2, 2021

Jul 18, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (55) walks off the field after during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field. Gray became the pitcher with the second most strikeouts in Rockies franchise history. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mend the bridge with Jon Gray and bring him back

Unlike Trevor Story, who is counting the seconds until he can leave the organization behind, Jon Gray wants to remain with the Colorado Rockies.

Likewise, the Rockies want him back. They have even made an extension offer, reportedly offering a three year deal worth between $35 and $40 million. As Gray is projected to earn between $9 to $10 million a year in free agency, that is a bit of an overpay to keep him in Colorado.

But Gray turned down that extension. While the Rockies can place the Qualifying Offer on him, they now appear to be ready to let him test free agency. Maybe the Rockies feel that he will learn that other teams do not value him as highly and come back, looking to get that three year deal they had already offered.

This is also not a risk that the Rockies can afford. Gray is easily one of their better pitchers, someone who has been able to find success despite playing half their games in Colorado. He even wants to return, something that few pitchers have ever said. If there is a middle ground, the Rockies front office needs to find it now.

Jon Gray actually wants to return to the Colorado Rockies. The front office needs to make that happen.

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