They Dodgers have called teams to gauge the interest in left-hander Chris Capuano, sources told Troy Renck of the Denver Post. The Rockies, who have an obvious need for rotation help, are among those teams.
It makes sense that the Dodgers would actively shop Capuano as they have a surplus of pitching after signing free agents Zack Greinke and Hyun-Jin Ryu. Renck doesn't see Capuano as a fit for the Rockies, however, given the interest he will draw and the reluctance of both teams to trade within the division. The veteran will earn $6MM in 2013, meaning that the Rockies would have to also unload salary in a deal for him.
For his part, the 34-year-old says that he hasn't asked out even though he seems likely to be squeezed out of the rotation. Capuano is open to moving to the bullpen if he is asked, but fellow veteran Aaron Harang doesn't seem interested in becoming a reliever.
