5 Biggest Colorado Rockies Rumors Heading Into June

By David Miller

5 Biggest Colorado Rockies Rumors Heading Into June

Troy Tulowitzki Second Base — There might not be a ton of hope for the Colorado Rockies to compete this year, but they could make a huge leap forward with the right moves through the season. Here are five of the biggest rumors surrounding the Rockies right now, and yes, you will read the name Troy Tulowitzki in here somewhere. Take a look.

5. Rockies to Spend Top Picks of MLB Draft on Mix of Pitching and Hitting

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5. Rockies to Spend Top Picks of MLB Draft on Mix of Pitching and Hitting

Colorado Rockies Cap — With four picks in the top 50 of the upcoming MLB Draft, the Rockies opening pick has been rumored to either be a college pitcher or one of the top available middle infielders. They need pitching, but drafting a top shortstop might speak towards the availability of Tulowitzki via trade as well.

4. They Could have Top MLB Talent Available for Trade

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4. They Could have Top MLB Talent Available for Trade

Colorado Rockies Cap — Many team officials around MLB suggest that the Rockies could be one of the teams with the best MLB-level talent available at the trade deadline. They would be wise to build talent while the chance presents itself.

3. Could be a Front-Runner for Cuban Outfielder Eddy Julio Martinez

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3. Could be a Front-Runner for Cuban Outfielder Eddy Julio Martinez

Colorado Rockies — There are a few teams linked to the talented young outfielder from Cuba and the Rockies are certainly one of them. Martinez could be one of the best outfielders to come along in a few years, so he is worth the signing.

2. Walt Weiss Could be on the Hot Seat Soon

Walt Weiss

2. Walt Weiss Could be on the Hot Seat Soon

Walt Weiss — Weiss is said to not be worried and team officials suggest that his job is safe, but these things have been said before and the manager has still be fired. It happens all the time in MLB, so don't be surprised if the pressure shifts towards Weiss' seat sometime soon.

1. Tulowitzki Could be Traded This Season for Real

Troy Tulowitzki Batting

1. Tulowitzki Could be Traded This Season for Real

Troy Tulowitzki Batting — It has been said year after year that the Rockies were going to trade Troy Tulowitzki and it still has not happened. Considering the talent he has and the price he would be worth on the trade market, the Rockies really should trade him soon. It looks like this could be the year that a trade finally happens, and this one move could do wonders for the team's pitching ability.

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