For 10 years Colorado Rockies fans had a front-row seat to the evolution of one of the greatest shortstops to ever play the game of baseball. They bore witness to spectacular home runs, jaw-dropping defensive plays, All-Star appearances, and MVP-caliber seasons. They were at the genesis of the modern-day mold of a big league shortstop; one that was big, athletic, and are some of the premiere sluggers in the game.
It’s true that Troy Tulowitzki could have been on a fast track to the Hall of Fame if he had stayed healthier over his 13-year career, but his greatness is best encapsulated by one magical month in 2010 when Tulo set the world on fire.