game shutout, allowing just two hits and walking none over 81 pitches, notching the 74th victory of his career. Cook would struggle for the rest of the season, finishing with a 4-11 record and a 5.65 ERA. It was his third consecutive season having an ERA over 5.00, following five seasons of maintaining one under 4.25. He also had a K/9 of 1.9, the lowest of any starter with at least 85 innings of work in the Major Leagues. Philadelphia Phillies On January 16, 2013, Cook signed a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training with the Philadelphia Phillies. He was released by the Phillies on March 26, 2013 as he did not make the big league roster. Colorado Rockies (minor leagues) On March 29, 2013, Cook signed with the Colorado Rockies. He signed to play with Colorado Springs Sky Sox, the Rockies Triple A Baseball team. After posting a 0–5 record with an 8.15 ERA, Cook told the team on July 19 that he would not pitch for them again in 2013, and was released. It was later revealed Cook had severe inflammation in his elbow, and decided to end his season. 2014 season After missing most of the 2013 season due to injury, Cook after more than five months expressed a desire to return to pitching. Cook later decided to rest and work out for MLB teams in 2015. Pitching style Cook is a sinkerballer. Cook relies on a heavy sinker, which he throws more than 70% of the time and induces ground balls at an average 64% of the time. His sinker is considered by many hitters like trying to hit an anvil falling, as it bottoms out at the end. His response to his style of pitching has always been: "I'm a pitch to contact guy, I may not be a flashy pitcher because I don't get the K's. I work quick and I make hitters make contact on my sinker and induce the ground ball". His repertoire also includes a curveball, a changeup and a cutter he added in 2010. See also List of Colorado Rockies team records References External links 1979 births Living people Colorado Rockies players Boston Red Sox players Major League Baseball pitchers Baseball players from Kentucky National League All-Stars Arizona League Rockies players Portland Rockies players Asheville Tourists players Salem Avalanche players Carolina Mudcats players Colorado Springs Sky Sox