John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) signs an autograph before their game agains the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 26, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostBatting practice balls are carded off after the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks bp at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 26, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostCarlos Guzman throws down some conditioning dirt at home plate as the grounds crew gets the field ready in playing condition for the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 26, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostThe Colorado Rockies take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 26, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostMember of the grounds crew chalks the foul lines as they get the field ready in playing condition for the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 26, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies left fielder Gerardo Parra (8) stretches before the game agains the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 26, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies fans stand down the first base line in the stands hoping for an autograph prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 26, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies fans stand down the first base line in the stands hoping for an autograph prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 26, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies pitcher Chris Rusin (52) delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 26, 2017 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) rounds first base after his home run in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 26, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) gets high fives in the dugout after his home run in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 26, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostArizona Diamondbacks center fielder Oswaldo Arcia (31) is forced at second base as Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu (9) throws over to first base for the double play in the second inning at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 26, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies relief pitcher Yency Almonte (62) delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 26, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Chris Denorfia (15) singles to center field in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 26, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) flips his bat after his home run over the left field wall in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 26, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) gets high fives in the dugout after his home run over the left field wall in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Feb. 26, 2017.
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Colorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) signs an autograph before their game agains the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 26, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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By John Leyba | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Manager Bud Black’s Cactus League debut as Rockies manager got off to a rocky start Saturday when Tyler Anderson gave up three first-inning runs. But solid pitching thereafter, coupled with productive offense, paced Colorado’s 8-4 victory over Arizona.
