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Rockies players to enjoy only spring training off day at the Phoenix Zoo

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — "Hump Day" will be a bit more literal this week for Rockies catcher Dustin Garneau.

Wednesday is the team's only off day during spring training, and Garneau plans to spend it atop a camel at the Phoenix Zoo.

"I'm pretty excited about it," Garneau said. "Charlie Blackmon did it a couple weeks ago and it looked awesome."

Garneau is one of several Rockies players who plan to spend the day with family visiting Phoenix's 125-acre zoo, located 11 miles from the Rockies spring training home.

For outfielder Brandon Barnes, father of two, it's a chance to celebrate.