Major League Baseball

GM: No desire to move slugger Hawpe

Published Oct. 19, 2009 5:56 a.m. ET

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Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd has been surprised by media reports that the Rockies wll look to trade Hawpe, a 2009 All-Star, who struglged in the second half of the season.

"The Rockies understand the value of Brad Hawpe on the field and off,'' said O'Dowd. "We have no desire to move him at all. He has leadership ability and a commitment to the approach we feel is important for a team's success."

Hawpe hit .284 with 23 home runs and 86 RBI, ranking fourth on the Rockies in average, third in home runs and tied for second in RBI. He, however, hit only .209 with 10 RBI in September.

There is no financial push to move Hawpe, who is signed for $7.5 million in 2010. He had a $10 million option for 2011, but there is no buyout.