Photos from Colorado Rockies spring training 2016 in Scottsdale, Ariz. for the second time under general manager Jeff Bridich. Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is long gone, traded to Toronto in July. His replacement, Jose Reyes, who failed to impress in 47 games with Colorado, faces an uncertain future because of his offseason arrest in Hawaii for alleged domestic violence. The Rockies surprised many by signing outfielder Gerardo Parra to a three-year, $27.5 million contract, and also by not trading Carlos Gonzalez. They did ship young slugger Corey Dickerson to Tampa Bay in exchange for left-handed reliever Jake McGee. The Rockies also beefed up their bullpen by signing right-handers Jason Motte and Chad Qualls to two-year deals. What Bridich did not do was acquire a starting pitcher via a trade or free agency. Instead, he’s counting on internal depth and prospects to improve what has been the worst rotation in baseball.
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