Despite the encouraging results, Street will still sit out the remainder of spring training. Huston is also expected to begin the regular season on the disabled list.
Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street will undergo an MRI to assess the state of his sore shoulder.
When the Rockies open the 2010 campaign at Miller Park in Milwaukee against the Brewers, Ubaldo Jimenez will get the ball, and he’s taking it from Aaron Cook, who’s handing it over with a smile.
Thursday, the Rockies take the field against the Diamondbacks, with Hammel taking the mound for the start.
Don’t look now, but I’ve been warning you spring is about to break . And it’s happening – don’t look to stinkin’ Punxatawney Phil, just check the calendar and find the date that pitchers and catchers report to spring training facilities for their first workouts. For the Rockies, that date is February 17 – that’s this coming Wednesday.
I can smell spring in the air. My Helton jersey that I just bought on eBay is on it’s way and I’m ready.