On Sunday it was confirmed that the market this winter for MLB relievers is one that favors free agents. The signings of Brandon Morrow for $11 million a year by the Cubs and Luke Gregerson for $11 million over two years by the Cardinals were just the latest in relievers cashing in.
Following years of high-quality prospects being traded for 20-30 innings of late innings relief after the deadline, the free market is reflecting that of the trade market.
Right or wrong, relievers are going to set a club back a bunch of bucks.
How can the Colorado Rockies essentially rebuild the entire back-end portion of their bullpen this winter given the circumstances?