​Jul 17, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; A general view in the sixth inning between the Colorado Rockies and the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Perhaps it’s fitting that in a season where the Rockies lead the league in scoring runs in the eighth inning or later, Rockies fans also have to wait until the 11th hour to see any action before the trade deadline hits on Monday, Aug. 3 at 4:00 p.m. MT.With Colorado’s reputation of favoring loyalty over actual value, many expected the new front office led by Paul DePodesta & C0. to be very active this season. So far, that’s not been the case as the Rockies have only dealt reliever Seth Halvorsen to the Los Angeles Dodgers for RHP Nick Frasso and OF Landyn Vidourek. Of course, that hasn’t dampened fan speculation or proposals.As we all hold our collective breath and wait for a breaking news alert, I figured I would weigh in on who I think will be traded and who will stay in purple. Because I have one lyric stuck in my head right now, “This indecision’s bugging me (Esta indecisión me molesta),” I am going to use The Clash’s “Should I Stay or Should I Go” as the theme. Please forgive the adaptations and alterations of the lyrics. If the Rockies had just made some trades, I would have had more to work with.Hunter Goodman, Stay If he goes, there will be trouble.Mostly, the trouble would stem from Colorado’s lineup losing its biggest bat. Goodman is under team control through 2029 and making a measly $810,000 this year. Only 26 years old and a two-time All-Star, Goodman would demand a hefty return with a team’s No. 1 prospect as part of a multiple-player package.If he stays, he will hit doubles. And homers. And be a core that this team can build around for years to come. He could be traded for a great boost in the future, but he already brings a great boost to the Rockies future. I am not alone on this, as Purple Row’s Reacts question last week found that only 22% of Rockies fans thought that Goodman would be traded.In the end, the Rockies will ask a high price for Goodman that other teams won’t want to match. The Rockies have the upper hand in not needing to deal the catcher and, therefore, don’t need to compromise or get pressured into a deal.Jake McCarthy, GoMcCarthy has turned out to be a great addition to the roster this season. Arriving in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor league right-handed pitcher Josh Grosz in January, McCarthy joined an already crowded outfield.With so many prospects waiting in line, wasn’t the point to give him some playing time — which worked out nicely with injuries to Brenton Doyle and Jordan Beck — and increase his value to trade him? Why else would you bring in another veteran into the mix?At 29, McCarthy’s speed and spark make him a valuable asset for any team, especially a contender looking for a bench playmaker. Plus, he would be under te