"The Rockies' willingness to consider a three-year deal for Michael Cuddyer has made them a serious suitor for the free-agent outfielder.

Cuddyer is already sitting on a reported three-year, $25-million offer from the Twins, his existing club. The Rockies' trade of reliever Huston Street on Wednesday, which freed up $7 million for this year's payroll, has left them in position to be more aggressive with free-agent targets, namely Cuddyer and pitcher Hiroki Kuroda?.

General manager Dan O'Dowd has long identified Cuddyer as a good fit for the Rockies, citing his right-handed power and presence in the clubhouse. He confirmed the club's interest again today, but declined to talk about specifics of any offer."