The Colorado Rockies sign Claudio Vargas

The Rockies have signed 32-year old righty reliever Claudio Vargas to a minor league deal. Vargas pitched in 17 games (0 starts) for the Brewers last season and he was 1-0 with a 7.32 ERA and a 1.93 WHIP. He has now pitched in 217 games (114 starts) in his first 8 years in the majors and he is 48-40 with 1 save, a 4.83 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP. Vargas will get a chance to win a job as the long man in the Rockies’ bullpen this spring.