DENVER -- Rockies left fielder Corey Dickerson has suddenly become the second-most famous case of plantar fasciitis on the Denver sports scene. But it's a pain he doesn't wish on Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning.
Dickerson began experiencing pain in his left heel in Spring Training and endured time on the disabled list -- 23 games in May and June, 29 more in late June and July. A broken rib he sustained on July 30 was in a way fortunate, since it also allowed him to rest the heel for 37 games. He returned Sept. 8 to finish the season.