Well, whatever I was doing wrong with the link to the photos seems to have evaporated, because I got a recent commentary by two local sports writers to load on the first try.

Ubaldo Jimenez was recruited by the Rockies into one of their training camps in the Dominican Republic a few years ago, and matured into a well respected young pitcher, the so called "ace" of the Rockies lineup. He was even tapped to start for the National League in the All Star game a year or two ago.

But about half way through the season in 2010, something began to go wrong. He was sitting with a record of 19 wins, and just could not seem to get it together to get the 20th. Some of that is probably due to his success. Once an athlete begins to stand out, he is heavily scouted by opposing teams, and every tiny weakness is noted, detailed, and no longer a secret to the batters who face him.

But still. To say that Denver fans were puzzled and impatient is a major understatement.

And the opening weeks of this season only made things worse. Ubaldo simply did not pitch well, not at all. Over and over again people asked me about it. I could only reply that I was mystified as well. Those of us who work in the executive lobby during the games were very aware that something was weighing on GM Dan O'Dowd. It had to be a very difficult decision.

So read this analysis from last Sunday's newspaper. Nothing in this article was a surprise to me, with the possible exception of the attitudes of Ubaldo's teammates who were interviewed and quoted.

A few years ago, dealing Matt Holliday worked out quite well. I hope this transaction has similar results.