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De La Rosa enjoying start-by-start approach
- Updated: August 27, 2016
WASHINGTON — Rockies left-handed veteran Jorge De La Rosa knows looking too far back reminds him of a forgettable first two months of the season, and the future bears uncertainty.
But De La Rosa (8-7, 5.07 ERA) is living start to start — and enjoying it. He lost his rotation spot with an 11.41 ERA through six starts. After a rejuvenating bullpen stint, De La Rosa is 6-3 with a 3.56 ERA in 13 starts going into Saturday’s assignment against the Nationals.
With the Rockies below .500, there is always the chance a prime contender could snap De La Rosa up in a trade. The non-waiver Trade Deadline passed on Aug. 1, but teams can trade players who have cleared waivers. If it happens in time for him to be placed on another team’s roster by Sept. 1, he could be eligible for the postseason. And his two-year, $25 million contract is up at season’s end. But when De La Rosa, 35, is pitching well, he can put off those concerns.
“I’m having fun every time I pitch,” De La Rosa said. “All I have to do is give the team a chance to win every time I pitch and prepare to have a really good game all the time.”
Chances are De La Rosa will finish the season in a Rockies uniform, in which he has set several club marks, including wins (86) and strikeouts (959). Unlike lefty reliever …
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