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Rockies’ Chad Bettis, cancer free, working to regain his fastball velocity

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Life is sweetly normal for Chad Bettis.

When he’s not busy chasing down Everleigh Rae, his energetic, 10-month-old daughter, he’s building his strength and concentrating to regain his fastball velocity. This week, he’s been dealing with starry-eyed fans at the Rockies’ fantasy camp.

“I’m not sure if I’m a manager, or a coach, or a teacher, or what,” he said with a laugh. “But it’s a lot of fun.”

The cancer that invaded his life last year has become a faint shadow.

“I don’t think my mentality has ever been in a much better place than it is now,” the veteran right-hander said.