Rockies in town: Colorado, which is expected to have players to deal before the July 31 deadline, has had two scouts at this series, including special assistant to the general manager Marcel Lachemann.
The A's have been linked to Colorado reliever Brian Fuentes in recent reports, but Oakland, which leads the majors in ERA and has a full bullpen (with Joey Devine expected to come off the disabled list before the All-Star break), might not necessarily be in the market for more pitching, unless it is as part of a multi-team deal.
What Oakland most likely is seeking is right-handed hitting, and the Rockies might decide to trade Matt Holliday at some point, though if they did move the outfielder, it would take at least several top young players to land him. Speedy center fielder Willy Taveras, who is having a subpar season, is very much available.
The Phillies are believed to have had long-standing interest in Fuentes.