Bobby Abreu is way too good to be dangling on the free-agent market. 

The Rockies' offseason began with a bang when they dealt Matt Holliday to the A's for LHP Greg Smith, RHP Huston Street and OF Carlos Gonzalez. 

The Rockies' offseason began with a bang when they dealt Matt Holliday to the A's for LHP Greg Smith, RHP Huston Street and OF Carlos Gonzalez. 

Among the 46 players who exchanged salary figures with their clubs, only two filed for a higher amount than Rockies third baseman Garrett Atkins. 

--RHP Ubaldo Jimenez, who has played in just one full major league season, can look forward to plenty more. 

Among the 46 players who exchanged salary figures with their clubs, only two filed for a higher amount than Rockies third baseman Garrett Atkins. 

--RHP Ubaldo Jimenez, who has played in just one full major league season, can look forward to plenty more. 

Ubaldo Jimenez and the Colorado Rockies agreed Tuesday to a four-year contract that guarantees the right-hander $10 million. 

Right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to four-year contract that contains club options for 2013 and 2014. 

The Rockies' offseason began with a bang when they dealt Matt Holliday to the A's for LHP Greg Smith, RHP Huston Street and OF Carlos Gonzalez. 

The Rockies' offseason began with a bang when they dealt Matt Holliday to the A's for LHP Greg Smith, RHP Huston Street and OF Carlos Gonzalez. 

Among the 46 players who exchanged salary figures with their clubs, only two filed for a higher amount than Rockies third baseman Garrett Atkins. 

--Left shoulder inflammation, which made 2008 a forgettable season for LHP Jeff Francis, has bothered him this winter, limiting his offseason activity and ensuring he will be behind other pitchers when spring training begins next month. 

Among the 46 players who exchanged salary figures with their clubs, only two filed for a higher amount than Rockies third baseman Garrett Atkins. 

--Left shoulder inflammation, which made 2008 a forgettable season for LHP Jeff Francis, has bothered him this winter, limiting his offseason activity and ensuring he will be behind other pitchers when spring training begins next month.