With the Colorado Rockies falling out of the postseason race, the team is likely to become sellers before the August 1 non-waiver trade deadline, with Charlie Blackmon a prime candidate to be moved.
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Nationals Reportedly Targeting Blackmon
Tuesday, July 19
The Washington Nationals are reportedly "showing interest" in Blackmon before the trade deadline, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network.
Blackmon, 30, is having another excellent season, hitting .305 with 12 home runs, 43 RBI and 10 stolen bases.
Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball reported earlier in July the Rockies were shopping both Blackmon and star outfielder Carlos Gonzalez.
Dealing either (or both) would make sense for the Rockies. As of July 19, the team is seven games under .500 (43-49), 13.5 games out of first place in the NL West and 7.0 games back in the NL Wild Card hunt. Both players are 30, and while Blackmon is up for arbitration after this year, per Spotrac.com, Gonzalez is under contract through 2017.
Plus, the Rockies would be dealing each (or both) players in their primes and amid excellent seasons, likely ensuring a lucrative return.
Blackmon, meanwhile, would certainly improve Washington's lineup at the top of the order. As Morosi noted, the team is 30th in leadoff OPS and 28th in center field OPS, so Blackmon would be a huge upgrade in both regards.
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