Colorado Rockies news: Should the Rockies wield the hammer of Thor?

The Colorado Rockies need to improve their starting rotation for the 2022 season. Noah Syndergaard is an interesting free agent. Systergaard had a good season with the Los Angeles Angels and the Philadelphia Phillies in 2022. He had his first fully healthy season in a few years.

Syndergaard had Tommy John surgery in May 2020 and he didn't pitch well in 2021. He signed a one-year deal with the Angels worth $21 million. The Phillies acquired him at the trade deadline. Syndergaard has a heavy sinker and slider mix as his go-to pitches. His changeup, fastball, and curveball are intended to induce groundballs. Colorado Rockies are interested in signing him.

The Colorado Rockies are interested in signing a pitcher. Syndergaard is a free agent. He has had Tommy John surgery and other injuries. His whiff percentage ranked in the 11th percentile of MLB pitchers this season. The Rockies will be pushed up to franchise limits in spending for next season and Systergaard will probably command a double-digit AAV. He earned $21 million this year. Dick Monfort is willing to spend more money to sign him to a two or three-year deal with an AVA of at least $13 million.

The Colorado Rockies need to improve their game to compete. Syndergaard is a veteran with playoff experience that would fit in well with the organization's philosophy. Even if Sydergaard isn't the target, the Rockies are looking for a higher-quality starting pitcher.

The Colorado Rockies are looking for a new starting pitcher this winter. Thomas Harding asks important questions about the team's future.

Fineas Del Bonta-Smith started on the mound for the Rafters and threw 2 ⁄3 scoreless innings without allowing a hit. Zac Veen played left field and went 1-for-5 with a walk and no strikeouts.