Recently released Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia opted to join the 9-46 Rockies on a major-league deal rather than sign minor-league deals with the Yankees and Mets, The Post’s Jon Heyman reported. There are obviously a few factors into why Arcia would head to the Mile High City rather than hope to work his way onto the Yankees’ or Mets’ benches.

The New York Yankees and New York Mets tried to sign the veteran infielder before he chose the... Colorado Rockies.

Shortstop Orlando Arcia reportedly drew interest from both New York teams prior to accepting a deal with the Colorado Rockies.