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 fields 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 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 second baseman Alexi Amarista (2) takes 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 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 center fielder Charlie Blackmon prepares to step in the batting cage during spring training on 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 first baseman Mark Reynolds (12) 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 second baseman Alexi Amarista (2) 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 third baseman Nolan Arenado 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 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 PostColorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez (5) prepares hit bat for batting practice during spring training Feb. 20, 2017 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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Colorado Rockies run through conditioning before their workout during spring training on Feb. 21, 2017 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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By Patrick Saunders | psaunders@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
PUBLISHED:
Getting your player ready...
The Rockies open their 2017 Cactus League schedule at 1:10 p.m. Saturday when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields.
It is the first of 36 exhibition games this spring. Of those 36 games, 23 can be heard on the radio via KOA 850 AM (94.1 FM) or KDSP 760 AM. Once again, Jack Corrigan and Jerry Schemmel will be the voices of the Rockies.
ROOT Sports will televise six spring training games and 150 regular season games this season. The first Cactus League game is scheduled to be televised by Root is March 20 against the Chicago Cubs. ROOT will also televise Cactus League games on March 22, 24, 25, 31, and April 1.
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