Height
6'2"
Weight
224 lbs
Age
37
College
N/A
Experience
14 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/L
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 384 | 3.757005 | 113-110 | 1818 | 1.2784549 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$6.0M
Guaranteed
$3.6M
AAV
$6.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jose Quintana's one-year, $6M deal with the Rockies earns a C CVI, reflecting a reasonable but uninspiring contract for an above-average starter navigating Coors Field's unique challenges. The veteran left-hander brings proven durability and mid-rotation reliability to a Colorado rotation that desperately needed professional innings, but $6M AAV represents a slight overpay for a pitcher whose peripheral stats have declined and who now must adapt his craft to baseball's most pitcher-unfriendly environment. Quintana's track record suggests he can deliver 3-4 WAR upside if he maintains his command and limits hard contact, though his fly-ball tendencies could prove problematic at altitude. For the Rockies, this signing makes sense as a bridge move while their pitching prospects develop, but the franchise's competitive timeline remains murky enough that investing in a 35-year-old starter feels more like roster maintenance than meaningful progress. The one-year term provides flexibility without long-term risk, yet Colorado arguably could have found similar production at a lower cost in a market flooded with veteran starters.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Jose Quintana, a starting pitcher for the Rockies, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their solid contributions. His B+ performance grade positions him as a solid contributor at the starting pitcher position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Rockies keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $6.0M/year, the mid-range salary creates reasonable expectations for solid contributions. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 37, he is in the twilight of his career, and fan sentiment will largely hinge on whether he can defy the aging curve and remain productive.
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