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THE BASICS

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Home stadium: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Directions: From Loop 101 northbound: Take Exit 44 (Indian Bend Road) and turn left, proceeding west for about a half-mile. Turn right at Pima Road, and the ballpark will be on the right. From Loop 101 southbound: Take Exit 43 (Via De Ventura) and turn right, proceeding west for a half-mile. Turn left at the Via De Ventura entrance.

First workouts: Feb. 13 catchers); Feb. 18 (full squad)

Informatio­n: 888-490-0383; ColoradoRo­ckies.com/spring

Prospect to watch: Brendan Rodgers, 2B-SS. Rodgers, 22, has exciting tools but can’t stay healthy. A hamstring injury limited him to 19 games at Class AAA. He has a plus hit tool with good bat-to-ball skills. (pitchers,

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JIM YOUNG/USA TODAY SPORTS Rockies relief pitcher Scott Oberg celebrates with teammate Tony Wolters (left) after defeating the Cubs in the NL wild card playoff.
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