The Rockies, clearing payroll as they try to sign Tadahito Iguchi, are on the verge of trading infielder Jamey Carroll to the Indians for a minor-leaguer, according to major-league sources.
Carroll will fill the Indians’ need for a utility infielder. He is due to receive $2.15 million in 2008. Last season he batted .225 with two home runs and 22 RBIs in 108 games for Colorado.
Iguchi is the Rockies’ first choice to fill their second base vacancy. Iguchi was traded to the Phillies from the White Sox in the days leading up to last summer’s non-waiver trade deadline. Despite a slow first half of 2007, Iguchi rebounded with Philadelphia, batting .304 after switching leagues.