December 19, 2008 Glendon Rusch has inked a one-year minor league deal with the Rockies worth $750,000, according to the Denver Post.
Our View:He will join Alan Embree as the Rockies' primary lefty relievers in the bullpen. Rusch will serve as a long reliever and spot starter while Embree will work as a setup man.
December 11, 2008 The Rockies are waiting to hear back from Glendon Rusch regarding a minor league offer, according to the Denver Post.
Our View:Rusch made nine starts last season with Colorado, but his fantasy value would drop if the deal for starter Tim Redding goes through. Rusch held a barely passable 1.42 WHIP in 2008.
December 9, 2008 The Rockies remain interested in Glendon Rusch, but the money available to sign him may change if they are to trade for starter Tim Redding, according to the Denver Post.
Our View:Rusch's role would mainly be a swingman, but that role would be reduced by signing another starter.
December 8, 2008 The Rocky Mountain News reports that Colorado is expected to re-sign left-handed reliever Glendon Rusch.
Our View:Rusch was not great last season, as he posted a 5.16 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 83.2 innings, so fantasy owners should look somewhere else for production next year.
November 30, 2008 The Rockies covet left-handed pitchers, and are believed to be interested in re-signing Glendon Rusch, according to BaseballProspectus.com.
Our View:Rusch held a barely passable 1.42 WHIP and poor 5.16 ERA in 2008, but the Rockies like his flexibility to be used out of the bullpen or as a spot-starter for the rotation.
