Tulowitzki wins Rockies shortstop battle
Troy Tulowitzki, the 2005 first-round draft choice out of Long Beach State, has won the battle, unseating incumbent Clint Barmes. Tulowitzki has continued to show impressive defensive skills and a run-producing bat, while Barmes has been unable to shake the offensive inconsistency that haunted him last year. The versatility of Jamey Carroll and Jeff Baker - and the need to get them regular at-bats - means Barmes could be the starting shortstop for Triple-A Colorado Springs or could be traded. The Rangers and Cubs have interest in him as a super sub, but the Rockies want more in return than what a utility player would bring.
Source: Rocky Mountain News
Tulowitzki spring stats (through March 20):
| BA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB |
| .344 | 32 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
