Troy Tulowitzki. (Photo by AP)
Troy Tulowitzki made his major-league debut in August of 2006 for the Rockies at Coors Field. And in his second game, .
Against Mets pitcher Oliver Perez in the third inning, Tulowitzki lined a pitch toward the shortstop. That shortstop was Jose Reyes — .
Reyes couldn’t handle the hit in time and Tulowitzki got to first safe.
THE TRADE
The Rockies late Monday . Here are the pieces:
GOING
Troy Tulowitzki, SSFive-time all-star shortstop and, at 30, still the game’s best at his position.
LaTroy Hawkins, RHP
The 42-year-old closer in the final year of his career will now pitch for an 11th team.
COMING
Jose Reyes, SS
Former Mets standout and a four-time all-star; declined some since winning the NL batting title in 2011.
Jeff Hoffman, RHP
The No. 9 overall draft pick in 2014; 22-years-old; underwent Tommy John surgery last year; now in Double-A.
Miguel Castro, RHP
Hard-throwing 20-year-old debuted this year and pitched in 13 games he was sent back to Triple-A.
Jesus Tinoco, RHP
Carries a 2-6 record with a 2.54 ERA in Single-A this season.
Tags: Jose Reyes, Toronto Blue Jays, Troy Tulowitzki
