DENVER -- One could say Rockies outfielder Brandon Barnes wears his passion on his sleeves, thanks to an impressive array of tattoos -- some self-applied -- detailing the depth of his feelings for family, religion, peace, art and (of course) the wonder of baseball.
But one doesn't have to examine his ink to get a picture of who Barnes is. Just observe his seemingly limitless energy. Whether in the dugout or on the field, Barnes is break-neck motion personified. Energy plays such as full-speed dashes to make catches or take an extra base, and unbridled celebrations after wins or big plays, have been Barnes' trademarks in his two seasons since arriving in a trade with the Astros.