Rockies trade Kevin Slowey to the Indians...I Hope He Has His ID Card Updated for Cleveland

The Rockies today traded Kevin Slowey to the Cleveland Indians for prospect reliever Zach Putnam.  Slowey was acquired earlier this offseason for a marginal prospect and never wore the Colorado uniform. 

MY THOUGHTS:  I am very happy with this move because Slowey is due to make $3 million this year and that money can now be put toward acquiring a second baseman (Marco Scutaro is the current rumor).  This move also thins the herd for the 5th starter and will potentially allow Jamie Moyer to make the team now.  Another reason I like this trade is that I have actually heard of Zach Putnam.  I couldn't pick him out of a line up, but I remember the name.  I really hope Slowey does not get a Rockies card this year in one of the early sets, simply because he never played in even Spring Training.

Rockies acquire Kevin Slowey...Will Attempt to Build an Ace from 10 Different Fifth Starters

The Rockies acquired starting pitcher Kevin Slowey for a PTBNL.  At last report, Slowey was still looking around Target Field for his first 2011 victory.  He finished the year 0-8 with a 6.67 ERA.  Those numbers will surely improve in the vast pitcher's park known as Coors Field.  I will set the over/under on Slowey's ERA in 2012 at my phone number if he stays in Denver. 

MY THOUGHTS:  Well as you can tell I am not overly enamored with this trade especially if the PTBNL is someone that could be useful.  I don't know what is going on with the Rockies and picking up everyone else's garbage, but I could be surprised.  Slowey was a pretty good starter from 2008-2010 with double digit victories each year and a more passable ERA.  This is a buy low situation, but I think the Twins may have non-tendered him and we could have gotten him for free.