John Leyba, The Denver PostThe Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks line the base paths for the national anthem prior to their game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 25, 2017 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) throws out Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder David Peralta (6) at first during the first inning at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 25, 2017 in Scottsdale, Ariz.- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Anderson (44) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 25, 2017 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez (5) sits in the dugout prior to the start of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 25, 2017 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez (5) heads out for introductions for their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 25, 2017 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostA crowd favorite Colorado Rockies Vinny Castilla sing autographs for fans prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 25, 2017 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostFans load yup on hot dogs during opening day game between the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 25, 2017 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond (20) steals second base as Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Brandon Drury (27) wait for the throw during the second inning at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 25, 2017 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostOrgan player Bobby Freeman plays between innings during the game between the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 25, 2017 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostFans spread their blankets and soak up the sun during the game with the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 25, 2017 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies bench coach Mike Redmond (11) Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black (10) and Colorado Rockies hitting coach Duane Espy (58) look on during their game agains the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 25, 2017 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies run through conditioning before their workout during spring training on Feb. 21, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Colorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) and third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) warm up before practice during Spring Training on February 21, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post)
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) fields a grounder on the hop during spring training on Feb. 21, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies second baseman Alexi Amarista makes a throw after fielding a grounder during spring training on Feb. 21, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu flips the ball to second base in drills during spring training on Feb. 21, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies second baseman Alexi Amarista (2) fields a grounder during spring training on Feb. 21, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black (10) prepares to run the bases between second and third during spring training on Feb. 21, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies relief pitcher Jairo Diaz (47) warms up in the bull pen during spring training on Feb. 21, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood (32) warms up in the outfield during spring training on Feb. 21, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray delivers a pitch in the bullpen before throwing live to batters during spring training on Feb. 21, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) prepares to go in the batting cage during spring training on Feb. 21, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies Adam Ottavino delivers a pitch during spring training on Feb. 21, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood (32) grips the baseball as he heads to the clubhouse after pitching during spring training on Feb. 21, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies Vinny Castilla smiles as Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) chases after a ball during batting practice at the teams full squad spring training workout Feb. 20, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) takes batting practice during the teams full squad spring training workout on Feb. 20, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies manager Bud Black watches batting practice during the teams full squad spring training workout Feb. 20, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies spring training on Feb. 20, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies Vinny Castilla hits a ground ball to third baseman Nolan Arenado during the teams spring training workout on Feb. 20, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies manager Bud Black (10) watches right fielder Jordan Patterson (72) scoop up a ball during workouts on Feb. 20, 2017 during spring training at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies catcher Tom Murphy (23) in drills during the teams first full squad workout Feb. 20, 2017 during spring training at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story scoops up a grounder during workouts on Feb. 20, 2017 during spring training at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies relief pitcher Carlos Estevez soaks up the sun at spring training on Feb. 20, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado signs autographs for fans on Feb. 20, 2017 at Spring training at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- John Leyba, The Denver PostThe Colorado Rockies were in full swing to start spring training on Feb. 20, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Getting your player ready...
Photos from the Colorado Rockies during the team’s first full squad workout Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 during spring training at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.