John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez (5) lined out to left fielder during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Salt River Fields on March 1, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies coach Ronnie Gideon (53) Colorado Rockies hitting coach Duane Espy (58) Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black (10) and Colorado Rockies bench coach Mike Redmond (11) look on during their game against the San Diego Padres at Salt River Fields on March 1, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood (32) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Salt River Fields on March 1, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostSan Diego Padres starting pitcher Paul Clemens (47) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields on March 1, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies shortstop Daniel Castro (6) grounds out to shortstop San Diego Padres shortstop Ruddy Giron (2) during the second inning at Salt River Fields on March 1, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostSCOTTSDALE, AZ - MARCH 01: Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) blows a bubble during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Salt River Fields on March 1, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post)
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies relief pitcher Jason Motte (30) delivers a pitch agains the San Diego Padres at Salt River Fields on March 1, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters (14) advances to third base on a wild pitch by San Diego Padres starting pitcher Paul Clemens (47) during the third inning at Salt River Fields on March 1, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters (14) is tagged out by San Diego Padres catcher Tony Cruz (9) on a throw from San Diego Padres second baseman Carlos Asuaje (20) during the third inning at at Salt River Fields on March 1, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez (5) flies out to center fielder San Diego Padres center fielder Manuel Margot (7) during the third inning at Salt River Fields on March 1, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies relief pitcher Chad Qualls.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies relief pitcher Mike Dunn (38) delivers a pitch during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Salt River Fields on March 1, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Noel Cuevas (75) steals second base sliding underneath San Diego Padres shortstop Ruddy Giron (2) as he waits for the throw during the fifth inning at Salt River Fields on March 1, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) signs an autograph prior to the game against the San Diego Padres at Salt River Fields on March 1, 2017 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies coach Ronnie Gideon (53) Colorado Rockies hitting coach Duane Espy (58) Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black (10) and Colorado Rockies bench coach Mike Redmond (11) prepare for their game against the San Diego Padres at Salt River Fields on March 1, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies fans hang out to get autographs prior to the game against the San Diego Padres at Salt River Fields on March 1, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Colorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez (5) lined out to left fielder during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Salt River Fields on March 1, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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The Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres, 3-1 at Salt River Fields on March 1, 2017 in Scottsdale, Ariz.



















