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Thursday Rockpile: The Rockies offseason shopping list

The Colorado Rockies are preparing for the upcoming offseason with an estimated player payroll projected at roughly $71 million before factoring in arbitration-eligible athletes. Historical spending patterns and anticipated arbitration figures between $15 million and $25 million indicate the franchise could possess up to $50 million in financial flexibility for free agent acquisitions.

Looking ahead to the 2027 infield alignment, the club currently anticipates utilizing internal candidates such as Hunter Goodman behind the plate and TJ Rumfield at first base. Young talents like Adael Amador, Connor Norby, Ezequiel Tovar, Cole Carrigg, and Kyle Karros are positioned to contend for remaining infield assignments alongside utility contributor Willi Castro.

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