Rockies decline option on Anderson
Nov 1, 2014 - 10:25 PM Denver, CO (SportsNetwork.com) - The Colorado Rockies announced Saturday they have declined a team option on Brett Anderson, making the left-handed starter a free agent.The Rockies bought out Anderson's contract for a reported $1.5 million rather than pick up the $12 million option for 2015.
Anderson, 26, was acquired from Oakland on Dec. 10 and made just eight starts for the Rockies because of two 60-day stints on the disabled list due to a broken finger and lower back surgery.
He was 1-3 with a 2.91 ERA for Colorado and is 27-32 with a 3.73 ERA in 92 career games, including 81 starts. He spent his first five season with the Athletics.
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