"As the Rockies nosedived in the standings last September, general manager Dan O'Dowd admitted that the team has to draft better to contend consistently.

This winter has been a painful reminder of missed picks, continuing Thursday as the Rockies traded pitcher Greg Reynolds, the No. 2 overall selection in 2006, for minor league first baseman Chad Tracy?, son of manager Jim Tracy.

"This was in Greg's best interest," general manager Dan O'Dowd said. "It gives him a fresh start. And for us, we get a kid who can hit and create some depth at first base in Triple-A.""