Mike Richards Being Shopped?

Rumors out of Denver have Rockies' GM Justin Livingston contacting PHL GMs to let them know Rockies' Captain, Mike Richards is available for trade. Livingston did not respond when asked if these rumors are actual fact.

It appears Livingston is trying to turn the page on perhaps his worst move as GM, signing Richards to record-setting FA contract, only to have him struggle in a Rockies' uniform.

Richards was named Captain of the team to start PHL10, as the coaching staff hoped the additional responsibility would have him produce up to expectation. Apparently, Tim Hunter wanted to strip Richards of the 'C' when he was named the new coach but Livingston nixed the idea, as he was worried that the negative press might drop his trade value.

For the Colorado Complainer, this has been Nathan Livingston.