As expected, the Rockies started to deal some of their desirable assets, starting with the Ryan McMahon trade to the New York Yankees not too long ago. That was an indication of t

Not even an hour after the Yankees agreed to a deal for Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar, the club traded for Colorado Rockies middle reliever Jake Bird in exchange for second baseman Roc Riggio and left-handed starter Ben Shields.

Before Thursday’s trade deadline closed, Colorado traded Bird to the Bronx for second baseman Roc Riggio and left-hander Ben Shields. Riggio was the Yankees’ No. 10 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, and Shields was their No. 29 prospect.