usatoday.com - 5/21/2008
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The Colorado Rockies shortstop's long homers into the left-field seats were hard to ignore. Tulowitzki took on-field batting practice Tuesday for the first time since tearing a quadriceps muscle on April 29. He said he hasn't experienced any more pain from the injury, but doesn't know when he'll be back. The slick-fielding, second-year shortstop may be out until the All-Star break as the ...
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Purple Row —
... So besides the loss last night that led to my little rant this morning, the major news for the Rockies yesterday was Troy Tulowitzki taking batting practice for the first time since he went on the DL. So far, no hiccups in Tulo's recovery, which is good to hear. We'll still get healthy in the pitching staff first, with Kip Wells, Jason Hirsh and Luis Vizcaino all making progress toward their returns. At that point, I suppose many here will be relieved to note that we can demote Alberto Arias, who gave up two runs last night and earned much scorn, for the Viz. That should put us ...
Tulowitzki Progressing Well Thus Far
The Disabled List Informer —
... The Rockies are encouraged by the progress of their star shortstop, Troy Tulowitzki. He has been taking some batting practice without pain. This, after tearing the left Quadriceps tendon at its’ origin near the hip in late April. ...
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The similarities between the Rockies' 2008 season statistics and their statistics after 46 games in 2007 are eerily similar. However much it may feel as though the club has fallen well off last season's pennant-winning pace, the Rockies' 18-28 record ...
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