Colorado SS Tovar Well Aware Of The Rockies' Tradition At That Position

The Colorado Rockies guaranteed shortstop Ezequiel Tovar longevity with the seven-year, $63.5 million contract extension announced four days before the start of the regular season. Next up, the expectations that come with being the player anointed to follow franchise heroes Troy Tulowitzki and Trevor Story. Colorado has become accustomed to stellar shortstop play since Walt Weiss signed as a free agent in 1994. If there is one position that defines the Rockies, it is shortstop.