The Rockies declined their half of a mutual option for $3.75 million bucks for the 2008 season making him a free agent. Hawkins pitched in 62 games this season for the Rockies and he was 2-5 with a 3.42 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP. Hawkins pitched 55.1 innings last year from the Rockies and he allowed 52 hits, walked 16 batters and whiffed 29. Good bullpen help is hard to find for the price they would have paid Hawkins so it will be interesting to see how they replace him.