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Troy Tulowitzki is one of the best all-round shortstops in baseball. He plays Gold Glove caliber defense, and is a great offensive player. He is the heart and soul of the Colorado Rockies. They are a better team when he is on the field. Tulo has a .321/.387/.977 triple-slash in 290 at-bats this season. He has 20HRs and 60 RBIs on the season to go along with 18 Doubles and 93 hits overall. He is first in the NL with a Fielding Percentage of .992. The young shortstop can hit righties or lefties. However he does have a higher average against righties with a .330 average facing them. He is also excellent with runners in scoring position, as indicated by his .330 batting average and 40 RBIs in 90 at-bats in this situation.
By Chris Lacey (Lead Baseball Columnist/Minority Website Owner) Follow @aecanada12
The season for the Colorado Rockies may be near its breaking point with the 10 ½ games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West division.
They might want to start thinking about next season and try to salvage what they can from the rest of this season. The biggest issue with the team right now is their pitching, as they are last in the NL with a 4.32 ERA from their pitching and they have allowed 514 runs.
Troy Tulowitzki 2011 Highlights – Parental Guidance Is Advised
Tyler Chatwood is one of the promising young pitchers that the Rockies have on their roster. He has won seven games for them with a 3.17 ERA in 85.2 innings pitched and he has struck out 60 batters. He is solid with two and runners position but holding teams to a .167 batting average.
Colorado Rockies Payroll 2013 in Millions Signed Players:
Jorge De La Rosa SP: (11.0) (Signed through 2013, with a club option worth $11 Million in 2014.) He will be a Free Agent in 2015.
Michael Cuddyer OF: (10.5) (Signed through 2014 and can earn award bonuses, including $25 K for All-Star selection. He will be Free Agent in 2015
Troy Tulowitzki SS: (10.0) (Signed through 2020, with a club option worth $15 Million in 2021 and $4 Million buyout.) The salaries for 2020 and 2021 may increase by $6 Million annually based on MVP votes, Gold Gloves, Silver Sluggers, or All-Star selection.
He has a $2 Million assignment bonus if traded, and can only be traded once during contract. He will be a Free Agent in 2022.
Carlos Gonzalez OF: (7.5) (Signed through 2017, and he can earn award bonuses. He gets $25 K for Gold Glove, and All-Star selection. He earns $50 K for Silver Slugger, $75 K for LCS MVP, $100 K each for MVP, WS MVP. He will be a Free Agent in 2018.
Todd Helton 1B: (5.0) (Signed through 2013, and will be a Free Agent in 2014.)
Rafael Betancourt RP: (4.2) (Signed through 2013, with a mutual option worth $4.25 Million in 2014, which included a buyout of $250 K.) He will be Free Agent in 2015.
Matt Belisle RP: (4.1) (Signed through 2013, with a mutual option worth $4.25 Million in 2014, this includes a buyout of $250 K.) He will be a Free Agent in 2015.
Dexter Fowler OF: (3.2) Has another year of arbitration and will be a Free Agent in 2016.
Roy Oswalt SP: (2.3) (Signed through 2013, and will be a Free Agent in 2014.)
Tyler Colvin OF: (2.2) Has three more years of arbitration and will be a Free Agent in 2017.
Wilton Lopez RP: (1.7) Has two more years of arbitration and will be a Free Agent in 2016.
Jhoulys Chacin SP: (1.6) Has another year of arbitration and will be a Free Agent in 2016.
Jeff Francis SP: (1.5) (Signed through 2013, and will be a Free Agent in 2014.)
Mitchell Boggs RP: (1.4) Has two more years of arbitration, and will be a Free Agent in 2016.
Yorvit Torrealba C: (1.0) (Signed through 2013, and will be a Free Agent in 2014.)
Jonathan Herrera SS: (900 K) Has two more years of arbitration, and will be a Free Agent in 2016.
Josh Outman RP: (675 K) Has two more years of arbitration, and will be a Free Agent in 2016.
Manny Corpas RP: (490 K) (Signed through 2013, and will be a Free Agent in 2014.)
Buyouts/Dead Money:
Huston Street (500 K)
Pre-Arbitration Eligible Contracts:
Juan Nicasio SP: (491 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2015, Free Agent in 2018.
Rex Brothers RP: (491 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2015, Free Agent in 2018.
Adam Ottavino RP: (491 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2015, Free Agent in 2018.
Wilin Rosario C: (491 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2015, Free Agent in 2018.
Jordan Pacheco 3B: (491 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2015, Free Agent in 2018.
Edgmer Escalona RP: (491 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2015, Free Agent in 2018.
Josh Rutledge 2B: (490 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2016, Free Agent in 2019.
Edwar Cabrera SP: (490 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2016, Free Agent in 2019.
Tyler Chatwood SP: (490 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2015, Free Agent in 2018.
Charlie Blackmon OF: (490 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2015, Free Agent in 2018.
DJ LeMahieu 2B: (490 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2015, Free Agent in 2019.
Christian Friedrich SP: (490 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2016, Free Agent in 2019.
Drew Pomeranz SP: (490 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2016, Free Agent in 2019.
Ryan Wheeler 3B: (490 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2016, Free Agent in 2019.
Collin McHugh SP: (490 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2016, Free Agent in 2019.
Rob Scahill RP: (490 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2016, Free Agent in 2019.
Charlie Culberson 2B: (490 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2016, Free Agent in 2019.
Rafael Ortega OF: (490 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2016, Free Agent in 2019.
Nolan Arenado 3B: (490 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2016, Free Agent in 2019.
Chad Bettis SP: (490 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2016, Free Agent in 2019.
Corey Dickerson OF: (490 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2016, Free Agent in 2019.
The total for all these salaries brings the total payroll to $73 Million.
Thoughts Going Forward:
The Rockies have a good offense, but they will need to develop some pitchers within their farm system. It will be hard for them to attract free agents to come and pitch in Coors Field.
Carlos Gonzalez is one of premier offensive players in baseball, and plays stellar defense in the outfield. He gives the Rockies a great power combination in their lineup along with Tulowiitzki. He has a .302 batting average and a .958 OPS on the season. Gonzalez is second in the NL with 26 HRs and is seventh in with 70 RBIs. He is always a threat to steal bases, with him stealing 21 bases this season and has only been caught three times. He is fifth in the NL with six Triples, and has 113 hits overall. He leads the NL in Total Bases with with 231 and is second in AB per HR at 15. He is a nightmare for opposing pitchers with two and runners in scoring position with a .293/.408/1.067 triple-slash to include 18 RBIs in this situation.
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