Denver Post: O’Dowd puts Hawpe trade rumors to rest

Buyers or sellers? Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd said Saturday it’s too early to tell.

As for all of those national rumors that the Rockies would trade right fielder Brad Hawpe for the right price, O’Dowd dismissed them with a shake of his head.

“I don’t know where any of that came from,” O’Dowd said. “I don’t foresee us doing anything with him. That’s something you would only do strategically, for the big picture. That would be something for the offseason, if at all.”

Hawpe has been the Rockies’ best position player, entering Saturday’s play hitting .343, second in the National League. His .417 average with runners in scoring position ranked second in the NL.

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It’s no secret the Rockies need bullpen depth, especially after placing setup man Manuel Corpas on the 15-day disabled list Saturday because of a bone chip in his elbow.

To fill Corpas’ roster spot, the Rockies called up right-hander Juan Rincon from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Rincon is 1-0 with a 1.04 ERA in eight appearances for the Sky Sox and is 3-for-3 in save opportunities.