Dude....Verlander had a no trade clause. He had a list of teams he would waive it for. The Rockies were not on that list...but your thinking is right. The Monforts are cheap. They wanted no part in even looking for a veteran pitcher and with all the sellouts and near sellouts this year they made off great...by sure luck every 7 to 8 years this is a playoff team...they are fine with that.