Report: Rockies unlikely to trade Troy Tulowitzki

It appears increasingly likely Troy Tulowitzki will remain with the Colorado Rockies for at least one more season.

Rival officials recently noted that the Rockies seem disinclined to trade Tulowitzki, according to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News, and teams interested in acquiring his services remain under the impression that he's unavailable. Tulowitzki's name has surfaced repeatedly in trade rumors as the Rockies explore ways to overhaul their moribund roster, but the club appears determined to keep the 30-year-old shortstop.

Selected seventh overall in the 2005 draft, Tulowitzki has compiled more wins above replacement over the last three seasons than every other shortstop except Ian Desmond, and has done so in considerably fewer games. A spate of injuries has limited Tulowitzki to just 264 contests since the beginning of 2012, and his status for spring training remains uncertain after undergoing hip surgery in August.

With the Rockies reportedly unwilling to move Tulowitzki, it means the four-time All-Star likely won't succeed Derek Jeter at shortstop in the Bronx. Though the New York Yankees have long been considered a potential destination for Tulowitzki, there are strong indications the club is unwilling to absorb the six years and $114 million remaining on his contract. With more than $168 million already committed to next year's payroll before arbitration raises - and another $169 million already tied up for 2016 - the Yankees can ill afford another cumbersome contract.