The Colorado Rockies found the right-handed hitter they were seeking, acquiring Matt Murton from the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday for minor league infielder Corey Wimberly. 

Third baseman Garrett Atkins avoided arbitration Tuesday, agreeing to a one-year, $7. 

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. 

Inflammation in his left shoulder has kept left-hander Jeff Francis from throwing off a mound this winter and seems certain to put him on the disabled list when the regular season opens April 6. 

--RHP Ubaldo Jimenez, with his four-year, $10 million contract, became the latest Rockies core player to receive a multi-year deal that can carry him through the start of his free agency. 

Josh Fogg is heading back to Colorado. 

Josh Fogg is heading back to Colorado. 

Josh Fogg is heading back to Colorado. 

Josh Fogg is heading back to Colorado. 

Josh Fogg is heading back to Colorado. 

Josh Fogg is heading back to Colorado. 

Donald Fehr isn't saying that owners are colluding to hold down salaries, but he told Ken Rosenthal the situation has him concerned. 

Donald Fehr isn't saying that owners are colluding to hold down salaries, but he told Ken Rosenthal the situation has him concerned. 

Donald Fehr isn't saying that owners are colluding to hold down salaries, but he told Ken Rosenthal the situation has him concerned. 

Donald Fehr isn't saying that owners are colluding to hold down salaries, but he told Ken Rosenthal the situation has him concerned.