Ex-Asheville Tourist Trevor Story will open the season as the Colorado Rockies starting shortstop on April 2nd. He was informed by Manager Walt Weiss this week that he won the job. He won the job in camp on the strength of his batting .354 and he is tied for the team lead in home runs with six and second in runs batted in with 13. He also displayed a solid glove and made several highlight reel plays.
Another former Tourist Cristhian Adames' chances of making the opening day roster were increased this week when utility man Rafael Ynoa was sent to minor league camp in spite of the fact that Ynoa batted .357. Adames ability to play multiple positions will be a factor in the decision. Veteran shortstop Daniel Descalso has been injured for the majority of camp giving Adames more of an opportunity to display his game.
Incumbent shortstop Jose Reyes' legal troubles appeared to come to an end just in time for the beginning of the regular season as the domestic abuse case against him was dropped. Reyes is still under suspension by Major League Baseball until they decide whether his case warrants a suspension or not. Once Major League Baseball renders a decision, Reyes will spend some time in extended spring training and go on a rehab assignment in the minors before he is brought up to the Rockies.
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