Take three: Tulo's back with Rockies
By Tracy Ringolsby, Rocky Mountain News
Published July 21, 2008 at 3:50 p.m.
Photo by Brian Lehmann © The Rocky
Troy Tulowitzki was activated from the disabled list Monday.
Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is back, hoping that a third chance proves to be the answer.
The Rockies activated Tulowitzki and right-handed pitcher Kip Wells from the disabled list Monday. Wells will be the starting pitcher tonight against the Dodgers.
First baseman Joe Koshansky and right-handed reliever Juan Morillo were optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs to make room on the roster.
Wells has been out since April 28 because of surgery to remove a blood clot from his right hand. He is taking the place of lefty Mark Redman in the rotation.
Tulowitzki, who has been in a season-long struggle, opened the season as the Rockies’ starting shortstop and tore tendon in his left quadricep on April 29. He returned to the active roster June 20, but suffered a severe gash in the palm of his right hand July 4 when a bat he banged on the ground shattered. He went back on the disabled list a second time the next day.
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July 21, 2008
4:01 p.m.
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RDenver writes:
Hope Tulo comes back! Hate to see a guy making $31 million and hitting a buck 63.
July 21, 2008
5:21 p.m.
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1somelikeithot writes:
I just hope Tulo does better this time around. You know that saying "three times a charm", so come on Tulo, charm us with your talent! As far as Kippy goes, well, I'll reserve any comments until AFTER the game.
July 21, 2008
5:56 p.m.
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fjv1026 writes:
Ditto 1somelikeithot. Good comments.