The case for signing Tim Anderson

Okay, bear with me here.

I know that signing aging veterans has been one of the most maligned aspects of the Colorado Rockies roster construction over the last few seasons. I completely recognize that the free agent in questions has a . . . complicated history over the last year or so. And I totally get that his statistics last season don’t paint the prettiest picture.

But even so, hear me out.

Tim Anderson is a free agent as of this writing, and I for one am willing to take a flier on him.

Here’s why:

Currently, the Rockies are just beginning their spring training regimen. Things could always change depending on individual performances, but odds are that Colorado will take the field on Opening…