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By David Hill

DENVER, CO - APRIL 09: The statue of 'The Player' stands watch outside the stadium as the San Francisco Giants face the Colorado Rockies on Opening Day at Coors Field on April 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 09: The statue of 'The Player' stands watch outside the stadium as the San Francisco Giants face the Colorado Rockies on Opening Day at Coors Field on April 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /
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Troy Tulowitzki (2006-2015)

Troy Tulowitzki was an excellent player with the Colorado Rockies when he was on the field. The problem was making sure he stayed healthy.

He flashed that excellence in his first full seasons, posting a .291/.359/.479 batting line, hitting 24 homers and driving in 99 runs as he finished second in the Rookie of the Year vote. Tulowitzki began to show his solid all around game, as he starred with the bat and the glove. He ended up making four All Star Games as a Rockie, finishing in the top ten of the MVP vote three times. He was a two time Silver Slugger and Gold Glove winner, as he was one of the top defensive shortstops in the game.

The problem was keeping him on the field. He suffered a torn quadriceps tendon, a broken rib, and a fractured wrist, along with a myriad of other injuries. That time spent on the disabled list hampered his overall performance, yet Tulowitzki was still making history when he stepped on the diamond.

Overall, with the Rockies, he produced a .299/.371/.513 batting line, hitting 188 homers and 224 doubles. Tulowitzki is also one of two shortstops to hit for the cycle and turn an unassisted triple play, joining John Valentin in that exclusive club. Sadly, those injuries have taken their toll, as Tulowitzki is a shadow of the player he had been in his earlier days.

Once one of the best shortstops in baseball, injuries derailed what could have been an excellent career for Troy Tulowitzki. As impressive as he was, he could have been even greater.

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