I guess you might say that the passing of the guard is taking place in the position of Shortstop. You can call it a Baton if ya want. Or, more appropriately a BAT ON. ; )
I say this because Troy Tulowitzki, who idolized arguably one of the greatest SS's ever - Derek Jeter, is rising above the pack a little more with each year he logs in the League. Troy wears the #2 on his back in honor of Derek, but clearly.. he is #1 at the position in this particular era of baseball.
He's doing it all. He makes stellar defensive plays at critical moments in the game.. ala Derek.
He's pounding the ball with incredible power in the vein another superstar in the center of the diamond did - Alex Rodriguez.
He's led his team to the Post Season and is on a quest to reach the ultimate .. a World Series Ring. In 2011 he is on a terrific offensive tear in an effort to accomplish just that. Because, without the ring.. you can't be The King.
Yesterday Troy kept the quest in tact when he led the Rockies to a smashing of the hapless New York Mets in a double header sweep that left many people in awe of his talents. Troy homered in both games to lead the charge. He homered in each of the 4 games in the set against the Mets, a feat that fanned the accolades. We may not be able to annoint him just yet as he has many hits to gain before reaching the incredible milestones of his idol. But, you can't deny.. he's on the right path.
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