Rockies' Trevor Story: Named Rockies starting shortstop Tuesday
Manager Walt Weiss named Story the starting shortstop for Opening Day on Tuesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Story had an outstanding spring training, batting .378 with six home runs prior to Tuesday's spring tilt with the Diamondbacks, and since Jose Reyes is out of the picture for the time being, the rookie was able to take the spot for himself. He should get plenty of time in that role especially if Reyes is suspended for an extended period of time, and if he can continue putting up numbers anywhere near these during the regular season, he could prove to be a valuable commodity at a fairly thin position. Additionally, the Rockies may bat Story second in the order to begin the year, which Charlie Blackmon in the leadoff role and Carlos Gonzalez directly behind him in the third spot, according to the Denver Post.
