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Texas and Toronto Dig Deep for Rotation Help

by R.J. Anderson

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Acquired RHP Esmil Rogers from the Rockies for $150,000 in cash considerations. [6/12]
Designated C-R Luke Carlin for assignment. [6/12]

The Rockies tried to keep the option-free Rogers in the organization by putting him in the bullpen; however, Rogers’ appetite for meltdowns foiled Colorado’s plan. How many appearances with at least as many runs allowed as outs recorded does it take to break a team’s will? For Rogers and the Rockies, it was four disastrous appearances in 23 tries. At one point in May, Rogers allowed nine runs over four consecutive outings. From thereon, Jim Tracy used Rogers in situations with failsafe outcomes until he stunk there too.

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