Rockies close to deal with De La Rosa

Question

Anyone tell me why Rockies close to deal with De La Rosa?

Answer 1

The Rockies offered De La Rosa arbitration so they could receive two picks in the 2011 First-Year Player Draft if he signed with another team, but they quickly put together their offer, and things heated up by Monday evening. A report by FoxSports.com had the Rockies and Nationals putting offers on the table, with at least two more teams prepared to extend offers.Financial terms of the potential deal were unclear. The Denver Post reported that if it's a three-year deal, it would be in the $30 million range. Earlier this offseason, the Dodgers signed left-hander Ted Lilly to a three-year, $33 million contract, and De La Rosa's contract was expected to fall in that range.