Rockies Rumors: Hawpe, Betancourt, Torrealba

Joel Sherman of The NY Post has a slew of Rockies' rumors from the GM meetings, so let's recap... The Rockies are willing to listen to trade offers for outfielder Brad Hawpe. Just last month, GM Dan O'Dowd said "We have no desire to move [Hawpe] at all."  The team's top priority at the moment is to retain reliever Rafael Betancourt, who they've already approached about a multi-year deal. Yorvit Torrealba turned down an offer to return to the team after they declined his option. They'll look elsewhere for a backup catcher. The Rockies do not plan to tender Garrett Atkins a contract, and intend to use Ian Stewart at third base. They'd like to add a righty bat to be a reserve outfielder or first baseman. The team has received "glowing reports" about Jeff Francis, who is battling back from shoulder surgery and missed all of 2009.