Troy Tulowitzki

Congratulations to the Colorado Rockies for signing Troy Tulowitzki through 2020! Just when Denver fans were hitting rock bottom with the Broncos having a nightmare of a season, Carmelo Anthony's impending departure from the Nuggets, all of the injuries happening on the Avalanche, the Monfort brothers pull out their pocket book and sign the Rockies' best player. Tulowitzki is the best shortstop in baseball and the Rockies will be contenders as long as he is playing for them. It's nice to see the Monforts finally look past the failures of Mike Hampton and Denny Neagle and shell out some cash for once! Not only did they take care of Troy Tulowitzki, they also gave Jorge de la Rosa a two year extension. de la Rosa actually could've gotten more money from other teams like the Pirates but utlimately decided to stay here- because he likes living in Denver and he knows the Rockies are World Series contenders. It is refreshing to see a super star athlete want to stay here and it is also refreshing to see that athlete be a pitcher!
I am still not completely sold yet on the Rockies' financial committment to winning a World Series. Financially, it makes sense why the Tulowitzki deal was done. It's simple. Troy Tulowitzki puts fans in the seats. He's a fan favorite. Ownership also wanted to show the Rockies faithful we aren't major league baseball's farm team. In order to keep fans coming back ownership made sure he will be a Colorado Rockie for his whole career. If I could say one thing to the Monforts it would be this: don't stop at Tulowitzki. Carlos Gonzalez signed a 1-year, $406,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies on Mar 5,2010. The way he played last season, he's definitely worth more than $406,000. Ubaldo Jimenez is under contract through 2014 for $10 million over the first four years, and could reach $22.75 million. Ubaldo's contract isn't as urgent but it shouldn't go unnoticed. Signing Tulowitzki was a great start. Keep going. Until then, I'm off to buy a Tulowitzki jersey!