The most interesting part of this deal was the fact that DJ LeMahieu signed a contract identical to that of Daniel Murphy, who will try to provide some offensive stability at first base for the Colorado Rockies.
That fact proves that the Rockies were prepared to let LeMahieu walk, and give Ryan McMahon and Garrett Hampson the opportunity to play for the Opening Day second base job as we progress through Spring Training in a few short months, which is something fans should be excited about.
Don’t get me wrong, DJ was a crucial part of this franchise for the past seven years, winning three Gold Gloves, a Wilson Defensive Player of the Year award, a batting title and earning a pair of All-Star appearances during his time in Denver.