Ian Stewart has been with the Rockies for seven years now. It’s time. If he doesn’t bust out this year, he may never.

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“If I am in the middle of the order, doing what I am supposed to, it helps make that decision about my future. That’s what I want. To be a core player that they want around, to be that next guy who signs a long-term deal and helps the franchise win a championship.”

Rafael Betancourt is like my father’s 1986 K-5 Blazer — untrustworthily trusty. I don’t know what that means either. Like I said, I’m tired of Spring Training.

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“Spring Training is very important for anybody, pitcher or position player. Last year, I didn’t have a chance to do my work and work on my stuff. So far, I feel great. What I’m trying to do is work on throwing strikes. The innings are in the middle of the game, but I have been able to concentrate. I’m fine. If the season were to start tomorrow, I would feel great. But in my next games, I just need to keep getting confidence in my pitches.”

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