Rockies acquired RHP Jake Brooks from the Marlins for RHP Bradley Blalock.

The Rockies had designated Blalock for assignment when they signed Michael Lorenzen, so it’s nice that they were able to get anything in exchange for him. The 25-year-old has thrown at least 110 innings in each of the last three minor league seasons and has impressive control, but he has a below-average fastball, so it remains to be seen how he would handle Coors Field. He should begin the year in Double-A.