Will Niese Save The Rockies?
The Colorado Rockies traded away their future for a chance to win now, trading top prospects 3B Nolan Arenado, CF David Dahl, SP Drew Pomeranz and veteran SP Jeff Francis to the New York Mets to acquire SP Jonathan Niese. Niese instantly gives the Rockies starting rotation a solid #2 or #3 starter and allow the Rockies to send recently acquired Dan Straily to AAA Colorado Springs to allow him to mature into a major league starter. Niese also adds a second lefty to the rotation along with #1 stater, Jorge De La Rosa.
In addition to Niese, Colorado acquired veteran reliver Scott Atchison. The 37 year old is a solid addition to the bullpen and he should help stablize what is currently a shaky bullpen, at least after one week of the 2013 season.
