Blue Jays: After Arenado trade, time to call Rockies for pitching

Until Jan. 28, the unquestioned winners of the offseason were the Toronto Blue Jays.

Then, the St. Louis Cardinals entered the chat. Although the full details of the trade have not been announced, St. Louis is expected to send a bevy of prospects and cash to the Colorado Rockies for all-world third baseman Nolan Arenado.

But, you may be asking, how does this affect the Blue Jays? Well, just as the Arenado trade has ushered in what promises to be a golden era of Cardinals baseball, it also kicks off an overdue rebuild in Denver. The Rockies are clearly in sell mode, and although it might cost Ross Atkins a long-distance call or two, the Blue Jays need to make some inquiries.

Simply put, each club has what the other needs. Toronto needs high-upside starting pitching depth, and Colorado needs prospects to retool for coming seasons. Let’s go over Colorado’s three starting pitchers that are worth a look, in order from best to worst fit.