Yasmani Grandal is the best free-agent catcher on the market this offseason. Would he look good in Rockies purple? Sure.
But Grandal will likely land a four-year deal worth $65 million to $70 million, and the Rockies aren’t playing in his ballpark. The Rockies, however, are seeking a veteran catcher. It’s one of their highest priorities this offseason.
Major League Baseball’s general managers meetings began Monday in Scottsdale, Ariz. The meetings typically set the groundwork for wheeling and dealing that comes later. Exactly whom Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich will pursue is unknown.
So what do we know?