MORTENSEN TO COLORADO

The Colorado Rockies acquired pitcher Clay Mortensen from the Oakland Athletics for pitcher Ethan Hollingsworth.

What does it give the Colorado Rockies
Mortensen could provide some depth to the Rockies pitching staff in 2011, either as a spot-starter or long reliever.

What does it give the Athletics
Hollingsworth is a good pick-up for the A's, in exchange for a pitcher they no longer wanted (Mortensen). Still, he's a few years away.